THERE ARE THREE MAIN TYPES: NATIONAL regional SPecialized Allows nontraditional schools to be compared to other similar nontraditional schools NOT based on geography Most traditional schools have regional accreditation Based on geography WHAT IS IT? WHY YOU SHOULD CARE? A way to ensure that educational institutions meet HIGH standards. you will get the quality education you deserve. U N D E R S T A N D I N G O N L I N E GRANTED BY SPECIALIZED BODIES & AGENCIES which are recognized by the U.S. DOE and/or CHEA RIGOROUS EVALUATION including performance monitoring and self-evaluation HOW IT WORKS High School COLLEGE Career School ‘S ACCREDITATIONS, LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS: Distance Education and Training Council Commission on Secondary Schools Better Business Bureau A+ Defense Activity for Non- Traditional Education Support Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools International Association for Continuing Education & Training Commission on Secondary Schools Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education American Veterinary Medical Association Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service ALL SCHOOLS WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT COMMANDS RESPECT Specific programs or departments within a particular school VOLUNTARY PROCESS aimed to improve student experience Regional National Specialized KEY Non-accreditation evaluations OF THE SCHOOL BOTH NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ACCREDITORS ASSESS THE ACADEMICS STUDENT EXPERIENCE BUSINESS