Why Get Accreditation?

Hi Inner Circle Member:

The other day I was looking at a new phone and wanted to find out what a major non-profit consumer organization thought about it. I was looking for an external stamp of approval.

What is your school’s or non-profit’s stamp of approval? Have you received an accreditation yet? You may be a new school that is knee deep in alligators and have not had time to take this time consuming step, but your are missing out on a lot.

Today I share a little more information on the why and how of accreditation.

Enjoy the eNewsletter,

Doug Hallada
President and Founder

Halladay Education Group Inc.

www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

P.S. Do not hesitate to send me your questions. They are a great starting point for the eNewsletter. Just let me know if you want them answered personally or I can use them in the eNewsletter…your choice. :-

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In This Issue

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1. In The News

2. Services You Can Use

3. Why Get Accreditation?

4. Products You Should Take A Closer Look At

5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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1. In The News

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Parents a Critical Factor in Student Achievement

Pocono Record - Stroudsburg, PA, USA - “Parents have a far bigger impact on the academic success of their children than the kind of school students attend — be it public, charter or private — according to a report released Wednesday. The report, commissioned by the Center on Education Policy, which advocates for more effective public schools, runs counter to many long-held assumptions and established research…

Expand Educational Freedom of Choice for All Parents
Globe and Mail – Canada - “Ontario Conservative Leader John Tory's proposal to expand public funding of religious schools raises some important educational issues that need to be wisely resolved in all provinces if we are to provide Canadian children with the best education in the world…

UCC to Shun Boarders, Diversify Recruiting

Globe and Mail – Canada - “Upper Canada College, the elite private school that has taught the sons of privileged English Canada for approaching two centuries, announced plans Wednesday to close its boarding school and dramatically increase its financial aid in order to attract a more diverse group of students. “We want to get the word out that we are open and available,” said Jim Power, principal of the Toronto school that has long been synonymous with privilege…

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3. Why Get Accreditation?

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PURPOSE

Most founders when starting a school or when being scrutinized by parents seeking to enrol their child at your school, want to know if your school has been accredited and your teachers are certified. Your community is looking for an external agency that has looked at your school based on the highest level of standards to ensure that your programs meet a certain standards of educational quality and academic excellence.

However, receiving accreditation for your school goes beyond just receiving a stamp of approval. It helps your school build an image of excellence, integrity, and credibility.

Being accredited tells your community that your school has met established standards and that you are serious about your mission. It validates your programs and progress in a range of important areas, including curriculum, facilities, management, staffing, and more.

WHAT IS ACCREDITATION

The word accredit is a related to the same root word as credible or believable. An accredited institution is one that can be believed. It has earned the approval of those who know it. Accreditation means: “This institution is fulfilling its stated purpose with integrity and excellence.”

Accreditation confirms the strengths and quality of your programs, facilities, and staff, examining how well your school lives up to your mission.

ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE

Professional organizations provide accreditation criteria for their members. Surgeons are approved by other surgeons. Lawyers are approved by other lawyers. Educators by other educators. Evaluation and accreditation of a private school must be made by professional peers, and is based on integrity and excellence.

Most private schools initially receive their license or charter from the jurisdiction they are located in. This is the first step. They have met the standards for starting and operating a school their jurisdiction. It primary involves curriculum and teaching staff.

However, just because a school claims membership, does not mean that it is accredited. Many schools claim to be 'accredited' when in really they are not. Yes, they have received authorization from their province or state they reside in, but they have not received an evaluation from an accrediting organization.

Of course, accreditation is not a one-off process. It has to be maintained. Your school has to be able to show evidence during an inspection process that it has maintained and grown, not just maintained the status quo. Normally the period of review is every 5 years.

ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS

There are a variety of provincial, state, national, and federal accreditation agencies. You need to determine which suits your school best, in terms of your programs, location, costs, and maturity. For example, if may be more beneficial to be accredited by a regional association first, since it better matches your local standards, and your current and future parents will recognize it. As your school matures, you may seek more universal standards. Here are a few organizations:

Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI)

The Mission of the Canadian Educational Standards Institute is to promote educational excellence through a rigorous school accreditation process. CESI has developed rigorous educational and operational standards and evaluates the performance of member schools in meeting those standards in the fulfillment of their missions.

New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC)

Founded in 1885, NEASC is the nation’s oldest regional accrediting association whose mission is the establishment and maintenance of high standards for all levels of education, from Pre-K to the doctoral level. NEASC serves more than 2,000 public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont and American/international schools in more than seventy nations worldwide.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

WASC is one of 6 regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. The Western region covers institutions in California and Hawaii, the territories of Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Pacific Basin, and East Asia, and areas of the Pacific and East Asia where American/International schools or colleges may apply to it for service.

If you would like more information about INSITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT, call me at 1-604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com

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5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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Exam responses

The following are quotes from exams and papers assigned to 7th through 12th students and, for the music section, college students. They were supplied by teachers across the nation.

"When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire."

"H2O is hot water, and CO2 is cold water."

"To collect fumes of suphur, hold on a deacon over a flame in a test tube."

"When you smell an odourless gas, it is probably carbon monoxide."

"Nitrogen is not found in Ireland because it is not found in a free state."

"Three kinds of blood vessels are arteries, vanes, and caterpillars."

"The largest organ in the human body is the head."

"Respiration is composed of two acts, first inspiration, then expectoration."

Smile and enjoy the day.

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To your success,

Douglas Halladay
President and Founder

Halladay Education Group Inc.
4316 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC, Canada, V4K 2W8
P: 604.868.0002 / F: 868.472.8737 / Email: info@halladayeducationgroup.com

www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

Visit our Inner Circle Blog at http://halladayeducationgroupinnercircle.blogspot.com/

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Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate Program...Which is Right For Your School?

Hi Inner Circle Member:

As a long-time Vancouverite, we are now embracing our winter weather (read rain). Our tans now shift to rust. Of course the good news is that our Canuck’s hockey season will begin its season tomorrow, and at this point we are undefeated. ;-)

Like you, our kids are back into their school routine, which really means that their parents are back into the routine of connecting them to their school and after-school routines. But it’s worth it. I just don’t remember my parents ever driving me to my clubs and teams.

Today I am going to reflect on two comprehensive education programs that are becoming more popular in private schools, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IBO) program. Both are growing in popularity and provide a turn-key solution to an enriched, identifiable program that can help grow your enrollment and provide a stronger learning environment for your students.

Enjoy the eNewsletter,

Doug Halladay

President and Founder
Halladay Education Group Inc.

www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

P.S. Do not hesitate to send me your questions. They are a great starting point for the eNewsletter. Just let me know if you want them answered personally or I can use them in the eNewsletter…your choice. :-)

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In This Issue

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1. In The News

2. Services You Can Use

3. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IBO)

4. Products You Should Take A Closer Look At

5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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1. In The News

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Low Education Level Linked To Alzheimer's, Study Shows

Science Daily (press release) - USA
The participants were divided into three levels: five or less years of education (low), six to eight years (medium) and nine or more years of education ...

To read more click on the following:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071001172855.htm

Do Charter Schools Improve Behavior?
Washington Post - United States
Charters are independent public schools that don't have to follow many school district rules. They can usually choose their own curriculums and hire and ...

To read more click on the following:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/02/AR2007100200725.html?hpid=news-col-blog

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2. Services You Can Use

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• Starting A School
• Strategic Planning
• Board Governance Workshops & Evaluations
• Head of School Searches & Evaluations
• Coaching for Board Chairs and Heads of School
• Institutional Assessments
• International Student Marketing/Recruiting
• International Education Reform Projects
• Curriculum Development & Project Management

Get all the details here:

http://www.halladayeducationgroup.com/services.php

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3. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IBO)

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I have had the experience of both developing about 20% of the province of British Columbia’s K-12 curriculum as well as working with AP and IBO curriculum. Both the AP and IBO curriculum offer outstanding learning experiences for your students, clear templates for your teachers, both are very rigorous, add instant credibility to your school, and university recognition.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The AP class-work and exams are overseen by the College Board and include 35 courses and are available to capable students in Grades 10-12. The course-work ends with challenging exams in May of their graduating year. High scores on the exam can result in credit for corresponding first year university courses. It is coordinated out of New Jersey, USA, and is mostly popular in the North America (about 500,000 students).

The benefit of the AP program is that your school has the flexibility to use 1 or more of the AP courses; you don’t have to lock into the entire program like IBO expects. Hence, if you have a gifted group of students in math, you can offer AP Calculus. It is both a great selling point for your school’s enriched programs as well as challenging your serious students. Similar to IB, AP can also offers an Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID).

You can find out more at the link:

http:// www.collegeboard.com

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

The IB curriculum is coordinated out of Geneva, Switzerland, and offers 3 programs for students aged 3 to 18 (Gr. 12). The IB program includes:

• Primary Years Program (PYP): Aged 3-12
• Middle Years Program (MYP): Aged 11-16
• Diploma Program (DP): +17-18

The great thing about IB is that it is a complete, sequential philosophy and program, including: instruction, assessment, learning outcomes, resources, professional development, testing, and more. And of course it too has university recognition in +110 countries.

I have to tell that this is an outstanding curriculum based on sound instruction and excellence. You have a complete scope and sequence for your entire school’s educational program, along with staff training, credibility, and universal acceptance.

Generally speaking, it can be an expensive program to implement. Additionally, as you progress towards the Diploma Program, the academic demands on students and your school’s resources increases. Hence, you must have an extremely capable group of students to take the program. That is why some schools offer IB as a school-within-a-school. You have a mainstream and IB stream of programs.

You can find out more at the link:

http://www.ibo.org

Both programs have their advantages. Your decision to use either should not be taken lightly. Both have costs and demands on your staff, resources, and students. I recommend that you visit both web sites, set up appointments to visit schools that offer both programs, and then make a list of the pro’s and con’s and determine which is a better fit for your school.

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1. “Independent School Formation: The Critical First Steps"

2. “9 Secrets To Starting A US Charter School”

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5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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This is absolutely BRILLIANT. For those who speak English well, you will find it amusing. For those who don't, then this is an eye-opener.

Can you read these right the first time?

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?

Smile and enjoy the day.

PS. - Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"

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To your success,

Douglas Halladay
President and Founder

Halladay Education Group Inc.
4316 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC, Canada, V4K 2W8
P: 604.868.0002 / F: 868.472.8737 / Email: info@halladayeducationgroup.com

www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

Visit our Inner Circle Blog at http://halladayeducationgroupinnercircle.blogspot.com/

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