This 6-hour training is for those interested in serving on an accreditation visiting team. This is a mandatory training, one year prior to the scheduled visit. To serve as a chairman, directors must have taken a preschool through the accreditation process. Areas that will be highlighted are:

Qualifications and applications of a chairman/team member

Updates on the preschool accreditation process

Preparation for the team visit

Team visit guidelines

Working with the chairman

Guidelines for utilizing the observation guide

Responsibilities and guidelines for the team member

Guidelines and suggestions for observations

Guidelines for writing the visiting team report

Writing commendations and recommendations

Responsibilities and guidelines for the chairman

Contact with the director, and follow-up timeline

Working with the team member

Submitting the report and paperwork

For those interested in serving on a team, please submit the following Validator Application.