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- Accreditation OverviewWhat are the requirements of ACS accreditation? Philosophical requirements: Evidence of a clear understanding of the nature and purpose of a classical education and an incorporation of that understanding in the school’s operating documents and public statements Academic requirements: A clearly articulated statement of the school’s academic goals at every level and a clear process of ensuring the achieving those goals Curricular requirements: Full or partial implementation of the Latin-centered Classical Core Program Methodological requirements: Demonstration of an understanding of the importance of traditional, teacher-directed instruction in the classroom and a process by which those methodologies are communicated to school staff Assessment requirements: Demonstration of the value-added benefit of the school’s academic program through standardized test scores and compliance with ACS’s regular process of reporting test scores Doctrinal requirements: A doctrinal statement consisting of the Nicene Creed or a statement of belief consistent with the Nicene Creed.[1] Other Information Required from Schools: A copy of current school bylaws (for existing schools only) List of staff and faculty which includes grades and subjects taught and level of education List of books and resources used in current curriculum A statement of faith consisting of or consistent with the Nicene Creed and verification…
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Passing on the Culture of the Christian West

“Education is not a subject & does not deal in subjects. It is instead a transfer of a way of life.”- Chesterton

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Schools receive assistance with marketing and online exposure, discounts on professional development and consultation services for teachers and staff, and free access to online resources.

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Schools demonstrate their viability as an academically successful Classical Core Curriculum school and get valuable external feedback.

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Schools enjoy access to online webinars as well as opportunities for on and off-site training and consultation with master teachers and experienced members of our speakers bureau.

Exordium

The Blog of the Classical Latin School Association

Don’t miss Memoria Press’ Christmas article “A Christmas Fairy Tale“: There are people who believe that the story at the center of Christmas—that a virgin conceived and bore the Son of God—is a myth or Read more…

Exordium

When it comes to moral education, the newest thing isn’t necessarily the best

Shane Saxon, with some insights on how to teach virtue in a world that makes it hard to teach: In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis summarizes the heart of classical education: “Augustine defines virtue as ordo Read more…

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The Ancient Art of Memorization

Sean Braswell writes about the ancient art of memorization: In an age of smartphones, search engines and external memory aids, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t long ago that a good memory was essential Read more…

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Passing on the Culture of the Christian West

“Education is not a subject & does not deal in subjects. It is instead a transfer of a way of life.”- Chesterton

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The Classical Latin School Association

2019 Regional Conference

Membership

Meaningful Accreditation

Effective Training

Passing on the Culture of the Christian West

“Education is not a subject & does not deal in subjects. It is instead a transfer of a way of life.”- Chesterton

Membership

Accreditation

Training

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Exordium

The Blog of the Classical Latin School Association

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A Christmas Fairy Tale

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When it comes to moral education, the newest thing isn’t necessarily the best

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