Schools, like organizations, are not stagnant. They are always moving in a direction. Accreditation and school improvement assist schools in changing for the better in an orderly and systematic way. It brings a vigorous dynamic into the school by engaging every staff member in a process of organizational appraisal.

The work of accreditation and school improvement is rigorous. When scheduled properly, it is not overwhelming, but it is demanding. The end results though, are well worth the investment.

ACSI offers three accreditation and school improvement programs (for more information on each program look at the categories listed under Accreditation and School Improvement):

• Traditional Accreditation
• Accreditation by School Progress—ASP
• Steps Toward Achieving Recognition—STAR