Accreditation Overview
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is the ongoing process of self-evaluation and improvement. Accreditation requires a commitment to accountability, compliance, and self-evaluation.
To begin the application process for GAACS Accreditation, candidate schools must first apply for membership. As a member in good standing, the candidate school may seek the accreditation documents (Handbook, Self Study Guide, A+ Platinum School Program Brochure and Forms, and School Improvement Plan) to review.
A GAACS Consultant is assigned to assist the candidate school in completing the Self Study Guide and preparing to host the required site visit. Upon successful completion of the site visit inspection and demonstration of compliance, accreditation may be granted to the candidate school.
Green Apple Accreditation from a Parent's Point of View
Types of Accreditation:
Early Education Center (EEC) -programs serving children ages infant to five years old. The program may include an afterschool program. The EEC must be licensed or religious exempt to apply.
Elementary and Secondary School- programs providing instruction to students in or between grades K-12.The school must be registered with the State Department of Education and have the legal authority to operate in the state where it is located.
After-school programs-programs serving school age children only. This program must adhere to all background clearance requirements as other educational programs. It must have a bonafide tutorial program to improve students Reading and Mathematics skills, not just the "traditional homework assistance".
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