The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has earned Cognia Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers.
Cognia, formerly AdvancED, recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners and effective leadership. Accreditation is determined by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission based on the school meeting the organization’s performance standards.
ASMSA conducted its Cognia Accreditation renewal process earlier this year. To earn Cognia Accreditation, a school must implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). To learn more about Cognia Accreditation, visit cognia.org.