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Accreditation

Accreditation is a partnership with an outside regional agency that provides an objective view of the school. Within DoDEA, schools are accredited by one of three agencies, Mid-Atlantic, NCA and SACS. These agencies have developed quality standards by which DoDEA schools are judged to ensure that each school meets the high expectations of the public trust. An accredited school will have quality educational programs and goals, qualified faculty and staff, suitable facilities and a program for improving the school.

Accreditation in DoDDS schools, Guam and Puerto Rico is through the North Central Association. West Point Elementary/Middle School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and all other DDESS schools are accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The following links provide more information regarding the three agencies which accredit DoDEA schools.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools http://www.css-msa.org/

North Central Association http://www.ncacasi.org/

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools http://www.sacscoc.org/

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