"All of our institutions, regardless of their accreditation status, utilize the NCATE standards as part of the basis for state approval of their programs. The NCATE partnership has been vital to Nebraska." Doug Christensen, Commissioner of Education, Nebraska
Handbook for the Assessment of Professional Development Schools
The Handbook for Accreditation
Visits is a companion publication to the Professional
Standards for Accreditation of Schools, Colleges, and Departments
of Education.
The Handbook provides guidance to institutions preparing for
NCATE on-site reviews from the early planning stages through
the decision. The publication also includes information to help
NCATE Board of Examiner members conduct visits.