Your organization has completed its three-part candidacy profile…now what? This guide will help you to learn more about the site visit.
To become accredited, organizations go through eight core steps and two optional ones. You have completed steps 1-4; this manual will walk you through steps 5 & 6.
| Step | Description | Available Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Learn about accreditation process | Accreditation Resource Book (this manual) Accreditation 101: Introduction to Accreditation webinar |
| Step 2 | Determine accreditation readiness | Accreditation Readiness Self-assessment |
| Step 3 | Prepare for core accreditation | Free online resources and reference materials (CAPRSS online Learning Community; registration required) Short assessment tools and online courses (Learning Community Plus, coming soon) |
| Step 4 | Become a candidate for Core Accreditation | Candidacy checklist Application and Self Study |
| Step 5 | Prepare for Peer Review Site Visit | Site Visit Preparation Guide |
| Step 6 | Host Peer Review Site Visit | |
| Step 7 | Receive accreditation determination | Understanding the Accreditation Final Report |
| Step 8 | Follow-up | Feedback Form PIP template (as needed) Annual Update Report |
| Step 9 | (optional) Apply for accreditation in optional performance domains | |
| Step 10 | (optional) Follow up |
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