This workshop prepares participants to become NEASC approved accreditation visitors for visits using the ACE Learning accreditation pathway and includes a comprehensive overview of the pathway in action. The ACE pathway (and the CLP protocol) are used by most international schools and increasingly by some U.S. based independent and public schools. Participants will develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations and logistical processes involved in all NEASC accreditation pathways. Aspiring visitors will be introduced to the NEASC visitor competencies which will guide development and growth of personal skills and attributes. A commitment to personal growth and a coaching mentality complements the knowledge and experience required to engage with NEASC visits and the NEASC family of schools.
Please note, NEASC also offers training for our accreditation pathways specifically geared toward U.S. based independent schools and U.S. based public schools. More information on those trainings can be found here.
Requirements - Before the in-person workshop:
- Review the training video, "NEASC Visitor Training: Introduction to NEASC and ACE Learning 2.0" and complete required follow-up work; participants will receive instructions and access to the recording after registration
- Complete asynchronous work
- Attend the full workshop
If you wish to be considered for a visit:
Completion of the Visitor Training Workshop will prompt the written component, which will assess potential visitors’ conceptual understanding and writing ability. This component must be submitted after the workshop with a resume or CV that includes any prior experience with accreditation processes. Please refer to the list of NEASC Accreditation Visitor Requirements.
Eligibility:
IMPORTANT - Before registering for a Visitor Training Workshop, please ensure that you meet the following requirements and preferred qualities:
- NEASC Accreditation Visitor Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of educational experience
- Mid- to senior-level leadership experience
- Strong understanding of modern approaches to learning and teaching
- Deep understanding of whole school operations
- Understanding of NEASC philosophy and accreditation processes
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and technical written English
To learn more about ACE, visit
www.neasc.org/ace.
IMPORTANT: Please note that general conference registration is required in order to sign up for a pre-conference workshop and that there is an additional fee to attend. If you already registered for the conference but did not add the workshop and would now like to, please contact mlarson@neasc.org.
