School Resources

Training and Professional Learning

Besides the materials presented on our website, NEASC provides ongoing training for member schools throughout the accreditation cycle and sponsors a number of professional learning programs and events throughout the year.

Go to the Calendar of Events to search for upcoming workshops, webinars, and more.

Educators at a conference session presentation

NEASC Relationship Managers/Liaisons

Each school, district, center, or program that is preparing for NEASC Accreditation is assigned a NEASC staff member (aka Relationship Manager (RM) or Liaison) who can assist them at any point during the accreditation process. This role has been designed to increase the contact and support provided by NEASC for schools as they engage with the NEASC Accreditation process, as well as for support in their ongoing growth and transformation.

Each school is assigned a Relationship Manager/Liaison from the school’s first contact with NEASC. They are available to help find resources and assist with issues specific to a school's accreditation such as:

selecting an appropriate accreditation pathway
preparing for upcoming school visits (including any special visits or additional reports)
ongoing development

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Independent School Accreditation in the US and Canada

Steps

Once notified by NEASC that an accreditation visit is due, schools should take the following steps:

The Head of School and/or Self-Study coordinator(s) should register to attend a Self-Study Workshop. This one-day virtual workshop is designed to assist Self-Study Coordinators, Principals, Heads of School, and Steering Committee Members. Attendance should be scheduled prior to or immediately following a presentation or in-service to the entire faculty by Commission staff.
Following the workshop and prior to beginning the Self-Study, a date will be scheduled for a NEASC staff member to meet with faculty and administrators. Any changes to the Standards and/or process that have occurred since the last accreditation visit will be reviewed.
Once the school is up to date, the work can begin. Generally, it takes 18 months to two years to complete the Self-Study.

Self-Study Guide

The Manual for School Improvement is the primary tool for independent schools preparing for accreditation. Please contact cis@neasc.org if your school has not yet received a copy.

Required Reports

NEASC will be in touch with schools throughout the process regarding required reports and to provide ongoing support and resources.

New Heads Roundtable Series

A monthly virtual gathering for school leaders who are new to their communities — or new to leadership. Join peers from across the region to share challenges, swap strategies, and build your leadership toolkit, one topic at a time.

View 2026-27 dates and topics

Additional Support

Please contact your school's NEASC Liaison. If you do not know the individual assigned to your school, please contact the commission office at cis@neasc.org.

International School Accreditation

ACE Learning (International and US-based Schools)

ACE Learning: An Introduction

The Learning Principles

Other

International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC)

US Dept of State | Office of Overseas Schools (OOS)

Resources for NEASC Member Schools

Everything a school needs to support its accreditation work is now available in a passkey-protected section of the NEASC website, including school guides, visitor guides, report templates, and protocol-driven School Tools designed to help schools review systems and practices across their learning communities. Credentials will be provided to schools engaged in the NEASC accreditation process by the office of the Commission on International Education. Please contact cie@neasc.org for assistance.

Additional Support

Please contact your school's Relationship Manager (RM). If you do not know the individual assigned to your school, please contact the commission office at cie@neasc.org.

Public School/District Accreditation in the US

NEASC Portal Login

Quick Links

Accreditation Pathways

Standards

Search the Calendar of Events for upcoming training and professional learning.

Promote your NEASC Accreditation

Schools accredited by NEASC may request a copy of the "NEASC Accredited" badge for use in their organization's materials. Requests must be submitted by an administrative officer of a member institution.

Learn more

Support

If you have questions specific to your school's accreditation, please contact your school's NEASC Liaison/Relationship Manager.

If you do not know the individual assigned as an RM/Liaison for your school, or for questions about accessing online resources, please contact the operations staff in your commission office.

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