The Main Street Academy has earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.  This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held on January 22, 2015. 

SACS CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance.  To earn accreditation, schools must meet SACS CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement. 

“Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Principal Homan. 

SACS CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of SACS CASI, stated, “SACS CASI Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. The Main Street Academy 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 accreditation at http://www.advanc-ed.org

Jeff Homan
Principal - TMSA

On Monday, October 27 through Wednesday, October 29, TMSA hosted an External Review Team from AdvancED. The six-person review team made up of educational leaders utilized an international protocol designed to assist schools that are committed to systemic and sustainable improvement. The team examined the following areas: student performance results; instructional quality; learner and family engagement; support services for student learning; curriculum quality and efficacy; institutional purpose and direction, governance, and leadership effectiveness; stakeholder engagement; and, the allocation and use of resources. During the process, the review team conducted extensive interviews with the school leadership team, teachers, students, parents, board members, and community members. The team also completed multiple classroom observations at every grade and every subject area.

At the conclusion of their visit, the review team provided a preliminary exit report that states, “The External Review Team recommends to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that The Main Street Academy earn the distinction of accreditation for a five-year term.” In the next thirty days, the review team will submit a final report to the AdvancED Commission that will culminate in official accreditation status for TMSA. This review process and the recommendation of accreditation is evidence that TMSA is committed to continuous improvement and student achievement at every level. If you would like additional information regarding the AdvancED accreditation process please visit their website at http://www.advanc-ed.org/services/accreditation.

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