Accreditation Training for Schools, Chairs, and Team Members

Virtual Re-Accreditation Workshop – for schools going through re-accreditation

• The virtual workshop is a 2-hour Zoom and includes materials.
• Open to current SAIS member schools going through re-accreditation.
• Designed for the accreditation coordinator, steering committee, and/or other administrative personnel.
• Includes a review of the guidebook and logistics.
• Opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting.
• FEE: $125 per person, payable at the time of registration.
• View upcoming workshop dates & register.

School Specific Re-Accreditation Workshop – a private virtual session for your school

• The virtual workshop is a 2-hour Zoom and includes materials.
• Focuses on the specifics of your school’s process.
• An interactive presentation, best suited for a minimum group size of 6 and a maximum of 24, in a space that accommodates group work.
• We recommend that your school’s senior leadership attend as well as all faculty/staff who are likely to be directly involved in the accreditation process.
• FEE: $550. To be invoiced after workshop date is confirmed by SAIS staff. Payable within 30 days.
• Schedule a school specific virtual re-accreditation workshop here.

Initial Accreditation Workshop – for schools new to SAIS accreditation

• For new member schools seeking their initial SAIS accreditation.
• Hosted in person on your campus.
• Focuses on the specifics of your school’s process.
• Your entire team is trained together at one time.
• FEE: $1,000. To be invoiced after workshop date is confirmed by SAIS staff. Payable within 30 days.
• Schedule an initial accreditation workshop here.

For Visiting Team Chairs

• SAIS offers accreditation chair training at the SAIS Annual Conference in the fall and at several other times during the year.
• SAIS relies on the expertise of heads and senior administrators to serve as accreditation visiting team chairs. Typically, those who attend chair training have served on several teams and been recommended by a visiting team chair.
• FEE: There is no workshop fee for chair training, but new chair registrations will be reviewed before being accepted.

For Visiting Team Members

• To be considered for team service, complete this form.
• Keep your SAIS account and profile updated.
• Watch this 7-minute video to learn the basics of serving on a team.
• The chair will lead the team through an orientation session at the beginning of the visit and offer pre-visit guidance via email.
• Learn more on the Resources for Visiting Teams page.