Questions to Evaluate Accreditation Models by NWAIS Accreditation https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv Based on our discussion about the optimal balance of these tensions, what questions might we ask to assess whether an accreditation model is meeting our needs? en-us 2022-04-01 18:59:07 UTC 2022-04-13 18:38:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142795717 What is the proper level of community involvement?]]> 2022-04-13 18:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142795717 Is there a difference between "Personalized" and "Customized" and does it matter? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142797398 2022-04-13 18:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142797398 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142798520 Is there equal attention paid to compliance and improvement? A strong model should do both well.

]]> 2022-04-13 18:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142798520 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142799319 Which areas should focus more on compliance and which ones on improvement? (Knowing that even compliance areas will have room for improvement)]]> 2022-04-13 18:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142799319 nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142800229 How can we make sure the accreditation process uses reflection to move schools forward in a strategic direction, without getting stuck in reflection?]]> 2022-04-13 18:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142800229 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142800780 When we consider where more schools seem to struggle, are we properly weighing the focus on different areas?]]> 2022-04-13 18:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142800780 Are there ways to use different parts of the accreditation process and gear them more toward reflection or forward thinking depending on place in cycle/process? (Response Reports for ex) nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142801815 2022-04-13 18:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142801815 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142802538 How might the age/size of school be a factor?]]> 2022-04-13 18:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142802538 Does the model make the process from reflection to action visible? The accreditation process should promote use of reflection for ongoing improvement. nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142803765 2022-04-13 18:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142803765 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142803905 What would be effective balance between standard elements and custom elements of a model?]]> 2022-04-13 18:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142803905 Begin to think of these as a spectrum to traverse with floor that have to exist and thresholds to cross before entering the room of personalization for schools at different points in their life cycles https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142805502 2022-04-13 18:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142805502 How does the model make sure forward thinking is grounded in reflection? nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806877 2022-04-13 18:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806877 To the degree that personalization is permitted, how does the model ensure that the process is still equitable? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806909 2022-04-13 18:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806909 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806985 What are the outcomes of the process?]]> 2022-04-13 18:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142806985 The model should help schools balance their time and prioritization between each of these elements. nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142807608 2022-04-13 18:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142807608 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142808118 How do we ensure the model looks at a school as a system and not just as parts?]]> 2022-04-13 18:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142808118 What are the criteria by which a school is provided with the opportunity to personalize the process (and to what degree)? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142808596 2022-04-13 18:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142808596 How does a school earn or demonstrate that they are compliant enough, AND we would now like the associations brain trust to help us work and look forward in these other 1 or 2 areas... https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142809928 2022-04-13 18:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142809928 How practical is it to implement customization? What are the logistical challenges related to training and implementation, and how will they be addressed? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142811170 2022-04-13 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142811170 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142811457 Would contextualization be a better word than personalization/customization?]]> 2022-04-13 18:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142811457 How complex is the process and do we have the resources (human, financial, time) to implement the model effectively? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142813032 2022-04-13 18:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142813032 nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142814838 Is the student experience infused throughout the standards from an organizational lens?]]> 2022-04-13 18:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142814838 Who determines the details of the customization? Is it the school? The Association? Both? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142814854 2022-04-13 18:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142814854 How does the model ensure that the focus of the self-study and visiting team doesn't get heavily into "the programmatic weeds"? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142815927 2022-04-13 18:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142815927 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142816726 Is the process fair to each school while being also fair to all in terms of the standardization?]]> 2022-04-13 18:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142816726 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142817261 What do we mean by "equitable" in this context?]]> 2022-04-13 18:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142817261 emcgrath19 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821592 We do customize in some ways already - such as team composition - are there ways we can build on that?

]]> 2022-04-13 18:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821592 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821819 Would rubrics be a way to address this issue?]]> 2022-04-13 18:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821819 Move slowly, grow into the opportunity - perhaps offer any school whom has already been reaccrediited (1x? 2x? more?), the opportunity to identify one or two specific areas they would like the team to probe, prod, and "consult" on?? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821916 2022-04-13 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142821916 In what way(s) does the model support the creation, revision, and/or implementation of a strategic plan (or strategic thinking)? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142822800 2022-04-13 18:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142822800 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142823991 What are the implicit and explicit purposes of the accreditation model itself?]]> 2022-04-13 18:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142823991 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142826436 How do we make sure that any model reflects the values of the association?]]> 2022-04-13 18:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142826436 Would better language to use be the word "variation"? And what is appropriate variation depending on context? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142828100 2022-04-13 18:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142828100 nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142828619 Does the cycle allow us to examine compliance and improvement in a way thrat promotes ongoing improvement/reflection throughout all years of the cycle?]]> 2022-04-13 18:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142828619 What is the length of the reaccreditation cycle and what is the timeline (self-study, visit, response report(s), etc.)? How well does it balance the need for active support of school improvement and an appreciation of the time and resources required to complete the reaccreditation process? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142829035 2022-04-13 18:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142829035 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142830534 What unintended challenges could a new model create, i.e. forming teams?]]> 2022-04-13 18:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142830534 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142833383 What are the preceding stages if the model changes?]]> 2022-04-13 18:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142833383 nwaisaccred https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142834111 Does the model promote a school's understanding of whether they are delivering on their own mission? This feels core to personalization.]]> 2022-04-13 18:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142834111 emcgrath19 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142834555 Is there an impact on value of the accreditation to families if it is a highly customized process?]]> 2022-04-13 18:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142834555 How does the model build upon successive reaccreditation cycles and a school's responses to prior recommendations? https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142836672 2022-04-13 18:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142836672 https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142837980 How can accreditation help the head/school reorient itself?]]> 2022-04-13 18:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nwaisaccred/eacdm49w935us2vv/wish/2142837980