Affiliates and Associations

AdvancED and Measured Progress are now Cognia
The FCCPSA maintains an agency partnership with AdvancED / Cognia and serves as the lead agency for our member schools throughout the accreditation process.
This partnership allows schools to obtain both FCCPSA and AdvancED/SACS accreditation through one seamless process, with the FCCPSA reviewing the accreditation Self-Study and conducting the On-Site Visit. The K-12 accreditation process is focused on quality and continuous improvement by member institutions. Quality is about the dynamic combination of inputs, processes, and results working in harmony to achieve the school’s vision for student learning. Additional information, regarding FCCPSA/AdvancED/SACS accreditation, can be found in the K-12 Division section of this web site, or by contacting the administrative office.

Dear FCCPSA Head of School:

As we embark on another school year, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your membership in FCCPSA and share information regarding the merger between AdvancED and Measured Progress, an assessment organization.

On August 13, 2019 it was announced that this merger has been finalized along with a new name, Cognia, and changes to their accreditation processes. Please be assured that there will be no change in the relationship between FCCPSA and AdvancED (Cognia) nor in the dual accreditation process. Any information you may receive from the new merged organization is meant to encompass all schools they serve, who may belong to other associations with varied relationships and agreements.
View the full press release here. If you have any questions regarding Cognia, please contact the FCCPSA administrative office.
Joe Gibilisco at: joe.gibilisco@fccpsa.org

The National Council for Private School Accreditation is dedicated to the accreditation process as a viable and responsible means of establishing a witness of school excellence. NCPSA is committed to accreditation based on the concept of voluntary peer recognition; that is, the principle that institutions sharing common purposes and distinctives are better able to assist one another in achieving the standards for academic excellence and responsiveness to their respective publics and the nation.
The National Council for Private School Accreditation seeks to promote and support independent and autonomous accrediting associations serving private early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools that are committed to quality educational programs.
To see the full list of Member Accrediting Institutions for the NCPSA follow this link: NCPSA Member Accrediting Agencies

As Member Accrediting Agency of the NCPSA the Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Accreditation is also a part of The International Alliance for School Accreditation.
The Alliance is a coalition of regional, national, and international accrediting bodies and educational experts from around the world. The purpose of The Alliance is to bring forward the best in accreditation while giving these bodies and educators a unifying voice; helping to advance the standard and quality in education worldwide.
To learn more about The Alliance and its member organizations follow this link: The International Alliance for School Accreditation

The FCCPSA is recognized by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families as a accreditation agent for child care facilities, including after school programs and a Gold Seal Accrediting agency. If you are considering opening a Child Care Center, After School Program or earning Gold Seal accreditation, additional information is on the Child Care Division section of this web site, or you can contact the administrative office.

A senior high school must be accredited by one of the approved accrediting agencies to become a member of FHSAA. Any school applying for first-time membership must have at least started the process of accreditation upon submitting an application and must have full accreditation achieved by the end of the school's provisional period of membership before they can be elected into full membership.

A major function of FAANS is monitoring local, state, and national legislation impacting nonpublic schools. In state issues, FAANS provides members of the Florida Legislature with information about nonpublic education in Florida as well as nonpublic school viewpoints on current and pending legislation that might affect the private sector.
The FCCPSA is an Accrediting member of FAANS.