Developed to assist Nevada's local education agencies and state operated programs to comply with state and federal special education legislation and to evaluate their programs for improvement, the Monitoring Administrative Procedures (MAP) is presented. The MAP process is explained to emphasize ongoing self evaluation and includes a MAP visit,…

This document is designed as a guide for those institutions considering application for membership in the Middle States Association, those accepted as candidate institutions, and those accredited institutions engaged in self-review and peer evaluation. In their self-review processes, institutions demonstrate how they meet these accreditation…

This four-part handbook, developed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), is intended for use by two-year institutions under review, members of evaluation teams, and others concerned with good practice in two-year institutions. Part I reviews the purposes of…

This three-volume set outlines the policies, procedures, and requirements of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. First, the "Handbook of Accreditation and Policy Manual" covers the following topics: (1) eligibility for accreditation and requirements for maintaining…

This report presents the major accomplishments, opportunities, and challenges identified in Virginia Community College System's (VCCS) strategic assessment, as well as goals that address critical issues for the college system. The mission of the VCCS is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of…

A policy statement on the accreditation process as adopted by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) is presented. The process requires an honest, rigorous self-analysis, an on-site evaluation by a team of peers, a team report, a review by an accrediting body, and final action defining the accredited status of the institution or program…

Based on the belief that all children have a right to quality care and education, early childhood best practices, and trained staff/providers, this guide details quality standards for early care and education programs in West Virginia, developed through the Early Education Quality Improvement Project (EQUIP). The standards are voluntary and not…

A national, nongovernmental accreditation system is the key to ensuring that education remains fundamentally sound, responsible, responsive, and effective, thereby providing public confidence in the integrity and quality of educational institutions and programs. The Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) policy on the rights and…

These guidelines were developed to assist school districts in the state of Illinois to develop comprehensive health education programs for elementary and secondary schools. Time and scheduling guidelines directed by the State Superintendent of Education are outlined. The basic components of a comprehensive health education program, its curriculum,…

Hearings on the U.S. system of accrediting colleges are presented, with attention to the relationship between accreditation and the eligibility system of the Department of Education. Colleges approved by accrediting agencies become eligible to participate in federal financial aid programs, while schools that do not follow accrediting agency…

Based on the comprehensive library self-study method developed by the Association of Research Libraries' (ARL) Office of Management Studies (OMS) and first used as the Management Review and Analysis Project (MRAP), this resource notebook presents surveys and diagnostic aids, OMS self-study reports, and ARL member library documents related to…

The report of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) self-study advisory panel is presented in three parts. Following a historical review of the formation of COPA, part 1 looks at the first 5 years (1975-1980), and explains 1982-1986 activities as they related to priorities adopted in 1982. Information is offered on: COPA objectives and…

This document was designed for use by persons or agencies interested in both establishing and evaluating employee assistance programs (EAP) for federal employees. It contains essential elements, standards, and assessment criteria which have been developed to assist in the planning and implementation of services, and to provide a framework for…

Current and proposed standards for satisfactory academic progress for recipients of federally sponsored student financial aid under Higher Education Act Title IV are reviewed. The review covers the following standards, proposals, and guidelines: the Veterans Administration standard, a self-regulatory initiative and guidelines for colleges provided…

The standards presented in this handbook are intended to serve as guidelines for the self-assessment of publicly funded preschool group day care centers. Each standard is accompanied by one or more indicators which suggest concrete ways in which that standard can be met. The handbook is divided into five sections. The standards in the first…