Principles

The ultimate goal of the accreditation process is the enhancement of student learning and growth in our schools.

The process of accreditation:

• Strengthens the school’s commitment and congruence to its mission.
• Facilitates institutional reflection and self-evaluation.
• Affirms the strengths of the school.
• Helps identify areas for improvement.
• Provides structure and a timetable for institutional reflection, dialogue, and change.
• Allows for performance measurement against a wide range of standards of good practice.
• Demonstrates the school’s willingness to be held professionally accountable.
• Enhances credibility with its immediate constituents and with the community at large.
• Demonstrates that the school is part of the larger entity of independent school education.
• Focuses on the institution rather than on individuals which helps to ensure the long-term health of the school.

Independent elementary and middle schools interested in accreditation by AISNE should contact our Accreditation Director Sara Wilson at 617-237-6976.