Accreditation Materials

These documents are for persons interested in the process of   accrediting a charter school through AALE. Please contact the office at 202-452-8611 or charters@aale.org if you have any questions regarding these materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why would a school seek accreditation? What kinds of schools does the Academy accredit? Who does AALE recruit for site visit teams? And more answers to our most frequently asked questions.

Characteristics of Exemplary Charter Schools
An overview of the four areas that AALE evaluates in its accreditation process: Curriculum, Assessment/Testing, Teacher Quality and Finance and Governance.

Overview of the Charter School Accreditation Process
An overview of the entire accreditation process including a timetable, from initial contact with the Academy up to the formal Board of Trustees vote regarding an Applicant school's status within the Academy.

Standards for Charter School Accreditation
Including educational and institutional standards Applicant schools are held to as part of the Academy's accreditation process.

      Standards for Charter School Accreditation - Elementary
      Standards for Charter School Accreditation - Secondary
      Standards for Charter School Accreditation - Elementary with Distance Ed
      Standards for Charter School Accreditation - Secondary with Distance Ed

AALE Pre-Application for Accreditation
Including contact information for Applicant school, authorizer information and curricular highlights of the school.

AALE Application for Accreditation
Applicants must complete the AALE Pre-Application Form before submitting this application. Please call AALE for further information and a telephone
consultation (202) 452-8611.

      AALE Re-Accreditation Application
      Program Planning and Assistance Overview
      AALE Application for Program Certification

Charter School Self Study Manual
An overview of the requirement to fulfill the Academy's expectation of a formal, comprehensive, and rigorous examination of an Applicant school's  performance in light of the Academy's "Standards".

Charter School Site Visit Manual
An overview of the site visit to be used by site team members and Applicant schools in their preparation and conduct of the site visit. Included in this manual are the responsibilities of site team members, an outline of procedures, sample schedule, and an overview of the site visit report.

Items of Interest:
Sample Charter School Curriculum

Charter Schools: Renewing An American Promise