Accreditation Benefits

Accreditation is a framework for the best possible educational program for learners.
Accreditation delivers recognized credibility of the quality of a school program in the eyes of stakeholders and the public.
Accreditation offers outside objective validation that a school meets high standards and is actively seeking a quality educational program.
Accreditation assures stakeholders that the school program and organization undergoes an intensive self-evaluation and a review by unaffiliated professional educators.
Accreditation provides for long-range strategic planning focusing on student achievement and ongoing school improvement.
Accreditation makes a public statement that the school is willing to be measured against rigorous standards and to engage in long-range strategic planning.
Accreditation facilitates a process whereby staff communication results in shared commitment to future directions.
Accreditation highlights the many excellent accomplishments of the school and its students.
Accreditation offers a network of educational relationships, whereby the exchange of ideas and methods to better meet the needs of students can be developed and shared.

A school is evaluated in terms of standards established by the Association.
A school is evaluated in terms their own mission and philosophy, recognizing that individual differences exist.
A school is evaluated on its total identity as an institution of learning. As such, variations will appear in the degree of success achieved.
A school is evaluated on its curriculum and professional standards which need to be stimulating and conducive to educational growth.
A school has a guide for continuous self-evaluation and strives constantly toward high goals of achievement.

MNSAA accredited schools are recognized by the State of Minnesota and the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations.
MNSAA accredited schools have voting rights in Association elections and in determining changes to By-Laws.
MNSAA accredited schools receive monthly news and notes in the Accredit-Memo containing professional, legal, and policy information and updates.
MNSAA accredited schools are provided with best educational practice resources.
MNSAA accredited school are entitled to free registration for training workshops.
MNSAA accredited schools enjoy valuable professional development at our Annual Conference.
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