WASC Report Information
WASC 2022-2023 Full Self Study Report
What is WASC?
From the website of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, "The Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC, extends its services to over 5,200 public, independent, church-related, and proprietary pre-K–12 and adult schools, works with 20 associations in joint accreditation processes, and collaborates with other organizations such as the California Department of Education (CDE). CDE has collaborated with ACS WASC in order to align the accreditation process with the planning process for California public schools required by state and federal statutes in the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and the Local Control Accountability Plan; the ACS WASC/CDE Focus on Learning (FOL) Joint Process Guide is the collaborative process that helps schools engage in continuous school improvement that focuses on high-quality learning and well-being for all students."
What is the purpose of accreditation?
- "Assures a school community that the school’s purposes are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education program — a trustworthy institution for student learning.
- Validates the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts.
- Facilitates transfer of credits to other English-speaking schools — critical for college/university acceptance worldwide.
- Provides a process for regularly examining programs, processes, and data around school goals and student learning through data analysis, reflection, inquiry, and dialogue.
- Builds a professional culture to support the schoolwide action plan.
- Fosters the continuous improvement of the school’s programs and operations to support student learning.
- Provides valuable insight from fellow educators visiting the school.
- Benefits schools that choose joint accreditation or other collaborative processes, e.g., ACS WASC/HIDOE and ACS WASC and IBO."
For more information about WASC and the accreditation process, please click here to visit the WASC website.