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Chapter 180-55 WAC:
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Chapter 180-55 WAC
Last Update: 11/2/06
HTMLPDF 180-55-005 Purpose and authority.
HTMLPDF 180-55-015 Definitions.
HTMLPDF 180-55-017 Criteria for state board of education recognition of accrediting bodies.
HTMLPDF 180-55-020 Prerequisite to application for accreditation by approved private schools—Types of accreditation—Conditions—Effective periods—Administration of accreditation procedures.
180-55-010 Intent and purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-010, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 84-11-050 (Order 8-84), § 180-55-010, filed 5/17/84; WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-010, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-025 Types of accreditation—Conditions—Effective periods. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-025, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-025, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-030 Administration of accreditation procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-030, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-030, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-034 Temporary extension of accreditation status. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, and 28A.305.130(6). WSR 04-04-093, § 180-55-034, filed 2/3/04, effective 3/5/04; WSR 02-18-056, § 180-55-034, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02.] Repealed by WSR 05-04-016, filed 1/24/05, effective 2/24/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, and 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-035 Validation of accreditation activities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-035, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-035, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-040 Self-study—Approval to participate. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-040, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 91-01-068, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-045 Self-study—Types. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-045, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 91-01-068, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-050 Self-study—Common guidelines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-050, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 84-11-050 (Order 8-84), § 180-55-050, filed 5/17/84; WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-050, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-055 Self-study—Input/standards assessment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-055, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 91-01-068, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-060 Self-study—Process/outcomes analysis. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-060, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 91-01-068, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-065 Self-study—Self-designed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-065, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 91-01-068, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-070 Standards—General conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-070, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-070, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-075 Standards—Elementary and secondary—Professional preparation of staff. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-075, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-075, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-080 Standards—Elementary and secondary—Guidance services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-080, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-080, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-085 Standards—Elementary and secondary—School health services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-085, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-085, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-090 Standards—Elementary and secondary—Textbook and supplementary reference materials. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-090, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-090, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-095 Standards—Elementary and secondary—Equipment and materials. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-095, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-095, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-100 Standards—Elementary and secondary—Facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-100, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-100, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-105 Standards—Elementary—Program offerings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-105, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-105, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-110 Standards—Elementary—Number and time assignment of personnel. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-110, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-110, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-115 Standards—Elementary—Instructional and learning resources. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-115, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-115, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-120 Standards—Secondary—Unit of credit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-120, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-120, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-125 Standards—Secondary—Minimum program offerings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-125, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120 (4) and (8). WSR 82-04-002 (Order 1-82), § 180-55-125, filed 1/21/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-125, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-130 Standards—Secondary—Number and time assignment of personnel. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-130, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-130, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-135 Standards—Secondary—Instructional and learning resources. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-01-068, § 180-55-135, filed 12/14/90, effective 1/14/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-135, filed 3/26/81.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-056, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
180-55-150 Standards and criteria study and report. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6). WSR 02-18-056, § 180-55-150, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02.] Repealed by WSR 04-04-093, filed 2/3/04, effective 3/5/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.220(4), 28A.305.140, and 28A.305.130(6).
PDF180-55-005
(1) Purpose. The provision of school accreditation procedures for approved private schools by the state board of education is designed to serve the following purposes:
(a) Support the state board's long-term vision of a performance-based education system by aligning school accreditation requirements to continuous improvement of student learning, achievement, and growth;
(b) Promote educational excellence and equity for every student through enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of the school's educational program in safe and supportive learning environments;
(c) Promote staff growth and commitment to the learning of every student;
(d) Build stronger links with families, parents, and the community by reaching consensus about educational expectations through family, parent, and community involvement;
(e) Provide a statement of accountability to the public; and
(f) Validate effective practices and positive impacts on student learning in private schools through an external appraisal process.
(2) Authority. The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.305.130(5).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6), 28A.150.220(4), and 28A.305.140. WSR 06-23-012, § 180-55-005, filed 11/2/06, effective 12/3/06; WSR 05-08-015, § 180-55-005, filed 3/28/05, effective 4/28/05; WSR 04-04-093, § 180-55-005, filed 2/3/04, effective 3/5/04; WSR 02-18-056, § 180-55-005, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-04-015, § 180-55-005, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. WSR 90-17-009, § 180-55-005, filed 8/6/90, effective 9/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-005, filed 3/26/81.]
PDF180-55-015
(1) An "accredited school" is a state board of education approved private school that meets statutory requirements and rules established by the state board of education, and one that has satisfactorily completed the accreditation procedures described by the state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.305.130(5) and WAC 180-55-005 through 180-55-020.
(2) "Approved private school" shall mean a school approved by the state board of education pursuant to chapter 28A.195 RCW and chapter 180-90 WAC.
(3) "Accredited" status shall be assigned to state board of education approved private schools that:
(a) Complete and meet fully state board of education requirements for accreditation as described in WAC 180-55-020; or
(b) Participate and qualify in accordance with standards and procedures established by accrediting bodies or processes recognized by the state board of education.
(4) "School improvement plan" shall mean the same as described under WAC 180-16-220 (2)(b) and (d).
(5) "Continuous improvement process" shall mean the ongoing process used by a school to monitor, adjust, and update its school improvement plan.
(6) "Self-review" shall mean the same as described under WAC 180-16-220 (2)(c).
(7) "Appraisal" shall mean an objective, external appraisal of a school's self-review activities and school improvement plan pursuant to WAC 180-55-020(5).
(8) "Recognized accrediting body" shall mean an organization recognized by the state board of education and listed on the state board web site.
(9) "Recognized accrediting process" shall mean the state board of education process managed through the educational service districts for approved private schools.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6), 28A.150.220(4), and 28A.305.140. WSR 06-23-012, § 180-55-015, filed 11/2/06, effective 12/3/06; WSR 05-08-015, § 180-55-015, filed 3/28/05, effective 4/28/05; WSR 04-04-093, § 180-55-015, filed 2/3/04, effective 3/5/04; WSR 02-18-056, § 180-55-015, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6). WSR 91-04-015, § 180-55-015, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. WSR 90-17-009, § 180-55-015, filed 8/6/90, effective 9/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.04.120(4). WSR 84-11-050 (Order 8-84), § 180-55-015, filed 5/17/84; WSR 81-08-027 (Order 2-85), § 180-55-015, filed 3/26/81.]
PDF180-55-017
Criteria for state board of education recognition of accrediting bodies.
(1)(a) A recognized accrediting body shall meet the definition of such pursuant to WAC 180-55-015(8).
(b) Accrediting bodies recognized by the state board of education shall verify that standards for approved private schools seeking accreditation through them meet or exceed the school accreditation standards pursuant to WAC 180-16-220.
(c) Accrediting bodies recognized by the state board of education for the specific purpose of accrediting state board approved private schools, prior to being considered by the state board for recognition, shall have their accreditation standards verified for compliance under (b) of this subsection by a private school advisory committee established by the superintendent of public instruction. If verified, the committee may recommend the accrediting body to the state board for recognition.
(d) A list of recognized accrediting bodies will be maintained on the web site of the state board of education.
(2) Private schools must be approved by the state board of education prior to being recommended by a state board of education recognized accrediting body or process for state accreditation consideration.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130(6), 28A.150.220(4), and 28A.305.140. WSR 06-23-012, § 180-55-017, filed 11/2/06, effective 12/3/06; WSR 05-08-015, § 180-55-017, filed 3/28/05, effective 4/28/05.]
PDF180-55-020