Principles

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

The process of accreditation can:

• Strengthen the school’s commitment and congruence to its mission.
• Facilitate institutional reflection and self-evaluation.
• Affirm the strengths of the school.
• Help identify areas for improvement.
• Provide structure and a timetable for institutional reflection, dialogue, and change.
• Allow for performance measurement against a wide range of standards of good practice.
• Demonstrate the school’s willingness to be held professionally accountable.
• Enhance credibility with its immediate constituents and with the community at large.
• Demonstrate that the school is part of the larger entity of independent school education.
• Focus on the institution rather than on individuals which helps to ensure the long-term health of the school.

Elementary and middle schools interested in accreditation by AISNE should contact Assistant Executive Director Bonnie Ricci at 781-843-8440 x461.