Quality Rating 2: Accreditation
Instructions
There are two requirements for Accreditation and Rating Scales: Accreditation: ACR 1.2:
- Complete an accreditation overview training. Accreditation Training may include Maryland EXCELS webinar, accreditation orientation, conference, seminar, or workshop.
- Upload a completed Accreditation Reflection and Planning Form that documents your participation and reflection on the training.
Reminder: If your program is accredited, no further action or documentation is needed for ACR 1.2.
MSDE Approved Accreditation Training
Gathering accurate information is an essential component to making an informed decision about accreditation. The Accreditation Training provides an overview of the process involved in becoming accredited. To meet the requirements for Accreditation and Rating Scales: Accreditation: ACR 1.2, complete the accreditation training and submit a completed Accreditation Reflection and Planning Form.
Accreditation Training may include Maryland EXCELS webinar, accreditation orientation, conference, seminar, or workshop. Outside accrediting agencies may also provide training about their accreditation processes. These trainings are considered approved training for meeting accreditation requirements.
What does the documentation look like?
After completing an accreditation overview training, you have fully completed the Accreditation Reflection and Planning form.
Where can you learn more?
- Maryland Accreditation Maryland Accreditation is a voluntary process. A program chooses to pursue self-appraisal, program improvement, and external program review to achieve and publicly confirm that they meet high quality state standards.
- Maryland Accreditation Orientation Take your first step toward accreditation by taking the Maryland Accreditation Orientation to learn about the accreditation process.
- Accreditation Reflection and Planning form After completing an approved accreditation overview training, the Accreditation Reflection and Planning form must be completed and submitted into the Maryland EXCELS system.
