Standards for Quality

Commitment to continuous improvement is a dynamic effort, consistently requiring attention and revision. We expect this commitment from the educational institutions we serve, and we expect it from ourselves. To that end, we are proud of our AdvancED Standards for Quality.  

The AdvancED Standards for Quality mark an evolution in continuous improvement and accreditation. While leveraging accreditation as a powerful tool for driving effective practices in support of student learning, these research-based Standards also emphasize teaching and learning; share embedded common themes across Standards; and address students' ability to successfully develop learning, thinking, and life skills as critical elements of student achievement.

AdvancED Standards for Quality

Standard 1:  Purpose and Direction
 
Standard 2:  Governance and Leadership
 
Standard 3:  Teaching and Assessing for Learning
 
Standard 4:  Resources and Support Systems
 
Standard 5:  Using Results for Continuous Improvement

The family of AdvancED Standards for Quality includes:

• AdvancED Standards for Quality Schools
• AdvancED Standards for Quality Schools - Spanish Version
• AdvancED Standards for Quality School Systems
• AdvancED Standards for Quality Corporations 
• AdvancED Standards for Quality Digital Learning Institutions
• AdvancED Standards for Quality Education Service Agencies
• AdvancED Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools