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WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools

ACS WASC accredits K-12 schools and non-degree granting postsecondary institutions

Ongoing Process: Public California: Postsecondary—Adult Education—ROCP

With the assistance of representatives from the adult and regional occupational centers, a specialized adaptation of the Focus on Learning protocol has been developed, WASC Postsecondary, Adult Education, ROCP Focus on Learning.

Initial Visit

As noted on our Getting Started page all Public California Postsecondary Adult Education ROCP schools follow the initial visit procedures, utilizing the WASC Initial Visit Procedures Manual.

Full Self-Study

The full visit instructions for California public schools are outlined in the respective protocols for these schools.

As of September 1, 2005, the Southern WASC office located in Temecula, California is handling all Postsecondary, Adult Education, ROCP accreditation matters.

With the exception of the completed Visiting Committee Reports which should continue to be sent to the Northern WASC Office located in Burlingame, California, all forms and accreditation questions should be directed to the Southern WASC Office:

Dr. Lee Duncan
Associate Executive Director
Southern California WASC Office
43517 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 100
Temecula, CA 92590-3615
Phone: (951) 693-2550
Fax: (951) 693-2551
Email: lduncan@acswasc.org

WASC Postsecondary, Adult Education, ROCP Focus on Learning, 2005-2006
Note: This document is formatted to be printed as a double-sided document. It can also be printed single-sided; however, please be aware that there will be a number of unnecessary blank pages in the single-sided output.
WASC Tools: Criteria Indicators and Prompts: Word Doc File
This document is a useful tool to assist the school in the analysis of their program based on the WASC criteria. The attached Word file contains indicators, suggested areas to analyze, and prompts for each criterion. The prompts correlate with the indicators and space is provided for each prompt to fill in your school's findings and provide evidence for each criterion. These responses will form the basis of Chapter IV of the Self-Study Report.

Follow-up: Ongoing Accreditation Process

WASC/CDE Focus on Learning Joint Process, 2011 Edition: School Follow-up Checklist
Annual Follow-up for Schools Training Webinar: Training Recording | Training Handout

Reviews, Revisits, and Report Materials

All California public schools follow the same procedures, dependent upon the term of accreditation that they have received. Appropriate directions can be found in the following documents.

Six-Year Accreditation Term
- On-site Midterm Review required: Procedures | Sample Report | School Progress Report Template
- Third-Year Progress Report (On-site Midterm Review not required): Procedures
- Follow-up Midterm Revisit: Procedures
Three-Year Term Revisits: Procedures | School Progress Report Template
Limited Term (1- or 2-Year Term) Revisits: Procedures | School Progress Report Template
Progress Report Template (Generic)
Special Visits: Procedures
Substantive Changes
- WASC Substantive Change Policy
- Substantive Change Explanation Form

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	As They See It...

	"The accreditation process gives teachers the opportunity to see past the four walls of the classroom. Together, all segments of the school community focus on the students and their learning and critically look at what is working and what needs to be improved. Although the process takes time and much effort, it results in a renewed sense of purpose and a common understanding and focus on helping all students learn."
	Gail Sakata Teacher, Barbers Point Elementary Kapolei, Hawaii,

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