New England Association Of Schools And Colleges

NEASC is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization which connects and serves over 1500 public, independent, and international schools in the US and worldwide. Founded in 1885, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) has been working to establish and maintain high standards for all levels of education longer than any other accreditation agency in the United States. NEASC is made up of three Commissions which work in close partnership to ensure quality education for all students. NEASC provides - through accreditation - a process for meaningful, ongoing whole school improvement and growth while honoring the unique culture and context of each institution we support. NEASC: - Encourages the pursuit of a unique mission in distinctive circumstances by each member. - Advocates for thoughtful self-reflection guided by meticulous peer review. - Promotes public recognition of the challenges that accredited institutions face both in common and in particular. - Elucidates the value, philosophy and practice of accreditation for our member schools, the public, legislative bodies, and governing boards. - Assists member schools in navigating accreditation in a context often dictated by federal, state, or local mandates and by limited means.