•A distinctive mark of quality recognized internationally, that affords external recognition of the school’s commitment to quality

•Standards based on educational research/best practice

•Clear and intuitive processes for school improvement

that are grounded in best practices from the education

and business fields

•A framework and support system to help meet

and exceed local, state, national, and appropriate international requirements

•Professional development opportunities such as

service on review teams, annual conferences, and state

workshops on all aspects of school improvement

•An opportunity to gain valuable input, validation, and support from peers

•A connection to the best practices of over 23,000 public and private schools

•Customized and technical assistance to maximize improvement efforts

•Access to a rich and wide array of resources and tools aimed at enhancing improvement efforts

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