Accreditation standards are intended to encourage excellence in school programs. The rule includes such components as the quality and variety of instructional programs; the credentials, experience and general performance of staff; and the adequacy of school facilities. The rule also includes the five correlates of effective schools on which the standards are based. These correlates are school climate, instructional leadership, high expectations, clear and focused goals, and measuring results.
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