Accredited schools must
submit a two-year interim report to AAHSA after the team visit. This
report ensures continued compliance with standards/indicators and
documents efforts made in addressing the visiting team’s recommendations
and the school’s self-study goals.
Accredited schools must
maintain membership in AAHSA.
Accredited schools must abide
by AAHSA policies and procedures.
Notification
of change of Head: Accredited schools must notify AAHSA in a
timely manner of a change of Head of School, which may impact the school’s
ability to meet accreditation standards/indicators. This should be sent to
AAHSA under the signature of the interim Head of School or the Board of
Trustees Chair. Upon a change in Head of School, AAHSA will conduct a
visit to the school for the purpose of a new Head of School interview.
Notification
of crisis: Accredited schools must notify AAHSA in a timely
manner of any school related crisis which may affect the school’s ability
to meet the accreditation standards/indicators. This information should be
sent under the signature of the Head of School or Board of Trustees Chair.
In the event that a crisis occurs which may substantially impact the
school’s ability to carry out its mission and to meet standards, AAHSA will
initiate a discussion with the school’s leadership concerning the details
of the crisis.
Statement
on retention of student records if a school closes: AAHSA
schools are required to implement and maintain a records retention system
that meets government applicable requirements for all operating,
financial, personnel, and student records. The records retention
system applies to paper and electronic records, includes appropriate
back-up systems, and details consistent processes for records destruction.
In states where no guidance is provided by governmental agencies, AAHSA
schools should consult with the AAHSA office to ensure appropriate access
and maintenance of all relevant records in the event of school closure.
Re-accreditation:
All AAHSA accredited schools must host a visiting team within one semester
before or after the semester of the five-year anniversary date of their
previous visit. A variance to this timeline must be approved by AAHSA. The
visit will demonstrate the school’s integrity and trustworthiness in
complying with standards and responding to previous recommendations. A new
self-study is required for each five-year period reflecting evidence of
continuous improvement.