Accreditation News

The Accreditation Workgroup continued its work to pilot and refine the program accreditation process and related materials. 

Think College offers a free, online course called “Becoming Accreditation Ready.” Dive into these 11 new modules and prep for future accreditation.  

Discover the world of inclusive postsecondary program accreditation in the upcoming NCC webinar.

[Project: National Coordinating Center] The National Coordinating Center Accreditation Workgroup has been doing historic work, establishing a new accrediting agency and accrediting the first inclusive higher education program in the US. 

A non-profit agency to serve as the accrediting entity for postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability has been established, the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council.

[Project: National Coordinating Center] The National Coordinating Centers' Accreditation Workgroup continues to work towards the creation of a program accreditation process and the establishment of an accrediting agency.  Read this update to learn what they are up to and what is planned for 2023.

[National Coordinating Center] The National Coordinating Center's Accreditation Workgroup is currently piloting a program accreditation process with college or university programs for students with intellectual disability (ID). 

Program accreditation standards have been finalized.  A workgroup is working to develop an accreditation process and structure by which postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability can become formally accredited. Why does this matter?  Read the full article!