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The 2024 Guide to Accreditation for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability
  • Overview
    • Table of Contents
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgements
  • Section 1
    • Introduction to Accreditation
      • Purposes and Goals of Accreditation
      • Accreditation Eligibility
  • Section 2
    • The Accreditation Process
      • Phase 1: Pre-accreditation Activities (Steps 1–3)
      • Phase 2: Application and Self-Study (Steps 4–6)
      • Phase 3: Site Visit and Accreditation Determination (Steps 7-9)
  • Section 3
    • Program Standards, Guidance, and Evidence Required for Review
      • Program Accreditation Standards
        • Mission Standards
        • Student Achievement Standards
        • Curriculum Standards
        • Faculty and Staff Standards
        • Facility, Equipment, and Supply Standards
        • Administrative and Fiscal Capacity Standards
        • Student Services Standards
        • Length and Structure of Program of Study Standards
        • Student Complaints Standards
        • Program Development, Planning, and Review Standard
  • Appendix
    • Glossary of Terms and Definitions
    • Acronym Key
    • Appendix A. Tables and Charts
      • Table 1. Student Enrollment and Graduates
      • Table 2. Program Staffing
      • Table 3. Retention Rate
      • Table 4. Facilities Checklist
      • Table 5. Faculty Professional Development
      • Table 6. Program Management and Leadership
      • Table 7. Training for Additional Individuals who Provide Supports to Students
      • Table 8. Training on Universal Design for Learning
      • Table 9. Current Budget and Projected Budget
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  2. The Accreditation Process

Phase 1: Pre-accreditation Activities (Steps 1–3)

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If your program meets all the eligibility requirements outlined in , we recommend the following three steps as optional, preparatory activities that may increase a program’s chances to be successful in its accreditation pursuit.

Step 1. Use the Pre-Accreditation Tools and Becoming Accreditation Ready online course

The Think College National Coordinating Center developed , including an online course that provides programs with in-depth information about the standards and helps programs prepare for the accreditation process.

Step 2. Attend a Pre-Accreditation Workshop

The IHEAC offers virtual and in-person workshops periodically throughout the year, so program directors may connect with others who are interested in program accreditation and learn more about the process.

Step 3. Conduct a Pre-Accreditation Self-Assessment

Programs determine their readiness to pursue accreditation by conducting . Programs should consider their readiness for accreditation by reviewing status relative to each standard area and requirements for evidence (i.e., existing program data, program policy manuals, and processes).

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a pre-accreditation self-assessment