Research

NEASC aims to fulfill its commitment to improving education by collecting and disseminating information through its Research Office.  The NEASC Research Office has been involved in various projects and studies this year, including an annual economic impact assessment of all NEASC-accredited institutions, K-postsecondary.  At the present time, the NEASC Research Office is working on a review of literature that relates to best practices and standards for accreditation.  A study initiated in 2007 is also underway in which visiting team recommendations to public schools are being analyzed in order to identify commonly cited areas for schools improvement and ensuing school actions.  The aim of this study is to help produce effective protocols and inform the entire accreditation process.  Other projects include ongoing analysis of No Child Left Behind data, research on effective early childhood education initiatives, and other studies that explore issues of educational access and equity.  Additionally, the Research Office is examining the characteristics of effective distance learning programs and successful homeschooling experiences.

The following research reports are available for download.  Please be patient, the files are large and may take a few minutes.

The Impact of Accreditation: Results of the Regional Accreditation & Quality of Education Survey, NEASC 2005 copyright © July 1, 2006

New England Association of Schools & Colleges: Economic Impact Report, 2007copyright © March 1, 2008

Inquiries or requests for data may be directed to: nalam@neasc.org