Does WASC accredit small schools? How can small schools maximize its resources in order to conduct the WASC self-study visit and the ongoing improvement process?
Yes, WASC accredits small schools. However, in order to be eligible for WASC affiliation, student enrollment must reach a minimum of 15 full-time students. WASC encourages schools to modify the suggested model self-study process as long as the school adheres to the outcomes or parameters of a quality self-study. These are listed below: Many small schools conduct the self-study process and ongoing analysis of action plan progress as a committee of the whole. During the self-study process schools concentrate on one criteria category for a determined time period and then move to the other criteria. Usually, schools work with curriculum, instruction, and assessment initially as much information is gleaned that can be used in examination of the other programmatic areas. • The involvement and collaboration of all staff and other shareholders to support student achievement • The clarification and measurement of what all students should know, understand, and be able to do through schoolwide st
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