Pennsylvania Code
Title 22 - EDUCATION
Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools
Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY
Section 52.3 - Application
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024
An application for approval as an accrediting organization under section 5 of the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. § 6705) should include the following elements.
(1) Information specific to the applicant accrediting organization and its operations.
(2) Criteria for accreditation. The application should include a statement of the applicant's criteria for accreditation, including formally adopted and incorporated standards guiding all aspects of an accredited school's operations. The criteria should include information regarding:
(3) Clearly defined candidacy review. The application should include a description of a clearly defined process for review of candidates for accreditation, including the following:
(4) Site visits. The application should include a description of the organization's policy and procedures regarding site visits, including:
(5) Self-study, evaluation and plan of action. The application should include a description of the organization's policies and methodologies regarding an accredited educational institution's obligation to engage in self-study and its reporting obligations, the periodic evaluation of the accredited institution, and corrective plans of action (including time frames for completion).
(6) Accreditation renewal and monitorship. The application should include a description of the organization's policies and procedures regarding:
(7) Additional information. The Department may require additional information it deems necessary from the applicant.