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# Table of Contents

## The 2024 Guide to Accreditation for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability

<table><thead><tr><th width="750">Overview</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/overview/preface.md">Preface</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/overview/acknowledgements.md">Acknowledgements</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="749">Section 1</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-1/introduction-to-accreditation.md">Introduction to Accreditation</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-1/introduction-to-accreditation/purposes-and-goals-of-accreditation.md">Purposes and Goals of Accreditation</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-1/introduction-to-accreditation/accreditation-eligibility.md">Accreditation Eligibility</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="749">Section 2</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process.md">The Accreditation Process</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-1-pre-accreditation-activities-steps-1-3.md">Phase 1: Pre-accreditation Activities (Steps 1–3)</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-2-application-and-self-study-steps-4-6.md">Phase 2: Application and Self-Study (Steps 4–6)</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-3-site-visit-and-accreditation-determination-steps-7-9.md">Phase 3: Site Visit and Accreditation Determination (Steps 7-9)</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="745">Section 3</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review.md">Program Standards, Guidance, and Evidence Required for Review</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards.md">Program Accreditation Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/mission-standards.md">Mission Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/student-achievement-standards.md">Student Achievement Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/curriculum-standards.md">Curriculum Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/faculty-and-staff-standards.md">Faculty and Staff Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/facility-equipment-and-supply-standards.md">Facility, Equipment, and Supply Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/administrative-and-fiscal-capacity-standards.md">Administrative and Fiscal Capacity Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/student-services-standards.md">Student Services Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/length-and-structure-of-program-of-study-standards.md">Length and Structure of Program of Study Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/student-complaints-standards.md">Student Complaints Standards</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-3/program-standards-guidance-and-evidence-required-for-review/program-accreditation-standards/program-development-planning-and-review-standard.md">Program Development, Planning, and Review Standard</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="749">Appendix</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/appendix/glossary-of-terms-and-definitions.md">Glossary of Terms and Definitions</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/appendix/acronym-key.md">Acronym Key</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/appendix/appendix-a.-tables-and-charts.md">Appendix A. Tables and Charts</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>