K-12 Accreditation Training

Links and Resources

Online Training Sessions

To schedule a training session contact the administrative office.

K-12 Accreditation Manual

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

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K-12 Administrator's Manual

For those schools that have purchased the latest digital version of the K-12 Administrator’s Manual, they will be emailed and or placed for download in the school accreditation Dropbox folder.

Pre-Recorded Training Series

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: Training sessions covering the FCCPSA K-12 Accreditation Standards 5.0

Each session was focused on one, specific Standard or area of compliance.

Each session was recorded and can be viewed 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

Group One: Governance and Administration (Cont.)

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

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Group One: Governance and Administration (Cont.)

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

Group One: Governance and Administration (Cont.)

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

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Group Two: Teaching and Learning (Cont.)

Standard Five:
This 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.

Group Two: Teaching and Learning (Cont.)

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

Group Two: Teaching and Learning (Cont.)

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

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Group Two: Teaching and Learning (Cont.)

Standard Seven:
This 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.

Group Two: Teaching and Learning (Cont.)

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

Group Three: Resource Allocation and Budget (Cont.)

3-14-2023 – Standard Ten: Recruitment and Retention

  • Indicator 10.1 Recruitment and Retention


Standard Ten Workbook 5.1 with Notes

Group Three: Resource Allocation and Budget (Cont.)​

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

Group Three: Resource Allocation and Budget (Cont.)​

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

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

 

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

Standard Thirteen – Sixteen Workbook 5.1 with Notes

Group Four: Compliance and Safety (Cont.)

Standard Fourteen: Employee Records

  • Indicator 14.1: Application, Ethics in Education Requirements

Group Four: Compliance and Safety (Cont.)

Standard Fifteen: Student Records

  • Indicator 15.1: Student Cumulative Files
  • Indicator 15.2: Education Records       
  • Indicator 15.3: High School Transcripts

Group Four: Compliance and Safety (Cont.)

Standard 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