Secondary Decennial

The following five items wil be sent to you by the Commission office about six weeks prior to the evaluation on which you have agreed to serve. 

1. Letter to Decennial Visiting Committee Members
2. Instructions for Decennial Visiting Committee
3. Secondary Standards of Membership
4. Evaluator Selection, Ethics and Responsibilities
5. Policy on Conflict of Interest

Prior to the visit, familiarize yourself with the Commission's Secondary Accreditation Handbook, which is probably on file in your school/center office. The Handbook is used by the school/center undergoing evaluation and by the visiting committee conducting the accreditation visit. You will notice that evaluation, in addition to all subject matter areas, encompasses School Staff and Administration, Student Services, the Educational Program, the Student Activity Program, Learning Media Services and the School Facilities.

The visiting committee Chair will send further information, committee assignments and instructions approximately one month prior to the scheduled visit. The host school will also be sending to you information regarding travel, lodging arrangements, etc.

Please keep in mind that your commitment to serve is very important, as it is nearly impossible to fill a vacancy in the month preceding the visit. Should you need to drop off the visiting committee, please: (1) notify your Superintendent/Principal/Director and, perhaps (s)he can arrange for a replacement in the same field, and (2) notify the Commission office immediately at 781-541-5415.

Click Secondary Accreditation Handbook to view in PDF format.