Quality Rating 4: Accreditation
Next Steps
Check your documentation one more time as you prepare to upload it to the Maryland EXCELS system.
Step 1: Check your document
Check to be sure your documentation includes:
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Verification from an accrediting organization recognized by MSDE that your program has begun the accreditation process, is actively pursuing accreditation, and is within the time allowed by the accrediting organization.
Step 2: Save your document
Use a file name you can find easily when you upload it to the system (example: verification-of-accreditation-process.docx).
Use any one of these formats:
- Scanned version of the verification from accrediting organization (examples: PDF, PNG, JPG)
- Digital image of the verification from accrediting organization (examples: JPG, PNG, PDF)
Step 3: Upload your document (ACR 1.4)
Log into the Maryland EXCELS System to upload your documentation.
