Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Lawrence County Schools Awarded District Accreditation
Dr. Bill Heath, Director of Lawrence County Schools, has received notification that the Lawrence County School System has been granted District Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the Southern Association Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS).
This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held on January 22, 2015. This means that both the district and all of its schools are accredited, and that the system is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.
The accreditation process involved three ongoing components: 1) meeting high quality standards; 2) implementing a continuous process of improvement; and 3) engaging in quality assurance through both internal and external reviews. The extensive reviews were conducted throughout the district on October 19-21, 2014. The district’s accreditation is for a five-year term with regular monitoring of progress and reporting occurring during the term.
“District Accreditation as conferred by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission provides our school system a nationally-recognized mark of quality for our district and all the schools within our district,” shared Dr. Heath. “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external audit and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”
Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED stated, “District Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Lawrence County Schools is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”
Parents and interested community members can learn more about the District Accreditation Process at www.advanc-ed.org
