Links and Resources

The latest version of the K-12 Accreditation Manual can be downloaded from the "Forms" page of this website. Forms

For those schools that have purchased the latest digital version of the K-12 Administrator's Manual, the link to the log in page is: Class.FCCPSA.org administrators manual image


To join the live Zoom training sessions on the K-12 Accreditation Self-Study Workbooks Tuesdays at 10:00 Eastern January 10, 2023 through March 28, 2023 click the link below.
Zoom Link for the K-12 Accreditation Workbook Training Sessions:

K-12 Accreditation Training

K-12 Accreditation Standards 5.0 Training Sessions

Ongoing training is essential for schools to advance with their Continous Improvement goals, and the accreditation Self-Study is designed to be a significant complement of that process.

Content: Zoom training sessions covering the FCCPSA K-12 Accreditation Standards 5.0
Each session will be focused on one, specific Standard or area of compliance.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, with eleven sessions over the next twelve weeks. Full schedule posted below.
Who needs this training?
  • Every K-12 School Administrator.
  • Members of the school's staff that may be a part of one or more of the working groups preparing for a Site Visit.
  • Schools considering applying for accreditation.
  • Schools already classified as Candidates for Accreditation preparing for the Site Visit.
  • Members of the school's administrative staff, who may be designated as a member of a Site Visit team.

    • FCCPSA K-12 Accreditation Self-Study Introduction


    Group One: Governance and Administration
    Tuesday 1-10-2023 - Standard One: The Institution
          
  • Indicator 1.1 Purpose Statement,       
  • Indicator 1.2 Achieving Desired Outcomes,       
  • Indicator 1.3 Comprehensive Planning,       
  • Indicator 1.4 Distance Learning Programs
    • Standard One Workbook with Notes

    Tuesday 1-17-2023 - Standard Two: Governance
          
  • Indicator 2.1 Policy Development and Revision of Policies       
  • Indicator 2.2 Ethical Conduct and Professional Learning
    • Standard Two 5.2 with Notes

    1-24-2023 - NCPSA meeting so there will not be a workshop this day.

    Tuesday 1-31-2023 - Standard Three: Leadership
          
  • Indicator 3.1 Supervision and Evaluation Process       
  • Indicator 3.2 Standardized Processes and Procedures       
  • Indicator 3.3 Stakeholder Involvement
    • Standard Three Workbook with Notes

    2-7-2023 - Standard Four: Improvement
          
  • Indicator 4.1 Leadership Development and Collaboration       
  • Indicator 4.2 Data Collection for Decision Making
    • Standard Four Workbook 5.1 with Notes
    Continuous Improvement Plan Sample

    Group Two: Teaching and Learning
    2-14-2023 - Standard Five: The Learning Culture
          
  • Indicator 5.1 The Culture of Learning       
  • Indicator 5.2 Quality Learning Activities       
  • Indicator 5.3 Communication Skills       
  • Indicator 5.4 Student Advocacy
    • Standard Five Workbook with Notes

    Standard Five: The following video is based on the 4.0 accreditation standards not the updated 5.0 version. However, it has valuable information on how a small school can develop the required evidence as a part of the Instructor Professional Development Program.



    2-21-2023 - Standard Six: Curriculum Alignment
          
  • Indicator 6.1 Quality of Curriculum       
  • Indicator 6.2 Curriculum Alignment
    • Standard Six Workbook 5.1 with Notes
    2-28-2023 - Standard Seven: Instruction       
  • Indicator 7.1 Flexible Instruction       
  • Indicator 7.2 Preparing Students for Success       
  • Indicator 7.3 Student Needs Analysis
    • Standard Seven Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    Standard Seven: The following video is based on the 4.0 accreditation standards not the updated 5.0 version. However, it has valuable information on how a small school can develop the required evidence as a part of the Instructor Professional Development Program.



    3-7-2023 - Standard Eight: Evaluation for Improvement       
  • Indicator 8.1 Processes of Assessment       
  • Indicator 8.2 Analysis of Assessment Data       
  • Indicator 8.3 Programs & Organization Evaluation
    • Standard Eight Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    Group Three: Resource Allocation and Budget
    3-14-2023 - Standard Nine: Resources Designated to Professional Learning       
  • Indicator 9.1 Use and Quality of Data for Professional Learning       
  • Indicator 9.2 Resources for Professional Learning       
  • Indicator 9.3 On-Going Professional Learning & Evaluation
    • Standard Nine Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    3-14-2023 - Standard Ten: Recruitment and Retention       
  • Indicator 10.1 Recruitment and Retention
    • Standard Ten Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    3-21-2023 - Standard Eleven: Resources Designated to Professional Practice       
  • Indicator 11.1 Technology Infusion       
  • Indicator 11.2 Resource Needs Analysis & Availability
    • Standard Eleven Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    3-28-2023 - Standard Twelve: Budget Resources for Effective Use of Resources       
  • Indicator 12.1 Strategic Management of Resources       
  • Indicator 12.2 Budgeting Process for Effective Use of Resources
    • Standard Twelve Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    Group Four: Compliance and Safety

    Standards Thirteen through Sixteen have only one Self-Study Workbook.

    Standard Thirteen - Sixteen Workbook 5.1 with Notes

    4-4-2023 - Standard Thirteen: Regulatory Compliance

          

  • Indicator 13.1: Federal and State Compliance       
  • Indicator 13.2: County and City Compliance       
  • Indicator 13.3: Florida Department of Education Compliance
    • Standard Fourteen: Employee Records

          
  • Indicator 14.1: Application, Ethics in Education Requirements
    • Standard Fifteen: Student Records

          Indicator 15.1: Student Cumulative Files       
  • Indicator 15.2: Education Records       
  • Indicator 15.3: High School Transcripts
    • Starndard Sixteen: Safe, Sanitary and Secure

          Indicator 16.1: Emergency Procedures       
  • Indicator 16.2: Building, Classrooms, Bathrooms, Storage       
  • Indicator 16.3: Recreation Areas       
  • Indicator 16.4: Transportation       
  • Indicator 16.5: Cafeteria and Food Prep


    • The FCCPSA maintains an integrated partnership with Cognia, formally AdvancED, the parent organization of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CASI, the North Central Association CASI, and the Northwest Accrediting Commission.
    This partnership allows FCCPSA accredited schools to obtain both FCCPSA and Cognia/SACS accreditation through one seamless process.

    For more information see the Affiliations page.

    The FCCPSA is an approved member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation which is dedicated to the accreditation process as a viable and responsible means of establishing a witness of school excellence.

    The NCPSA is a member of The International Alliance for School Accreditation which is a coalition of regional, national, and international accrediting bodies.

    In 1996, the Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge child care facilities and family day care homes that are accredited by nationally recognized agencies and whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children.

    The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) requires that all full member senior high schools be accredited by an approved accrediting agency to play sports in the state league.

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