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Archdiocese of DenverOctober 22 – 24, 2014

Accreditation is…An international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement

– Builds capacity of the institution to improve and sustain student learning

– Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the institution

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Balanced AccreditationAnalysis and Evaluation of • Impact of Teaching and Learning • Leadership Capacity• Resource Utilization

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External Review

• The External Review Team– Comprised of professional peers with diverse experience and rich contextual perspective

– Determines the institution’s effectiveness in meeting the requirements of accreditation

• The External Review Process– Provides analysis and evaluation– Delivers valuable feedback and direction for improvement

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Strong Academics and safe environment wrapped in faith.  

Pastor

We are grateful for the diversity in our school; God is the “glue” that holds us together.

Parent

We are not a test centered factory for education. We are a Christ –Centered community for the formation of the whole child. 

Richard Thompson – Superintendent of Schools                             

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Interviews & Observations• 188 Interviews

– 3 Superintendents ‐ 8 Pastors– 43 Administrators ‐ 36 Teachers– 10 Support Staff ‐ 54 Students– 34 Parents

• 74 Effective Learning Environment Observations

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Learning Environment Ratings

1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.68

2 High Expectations Environment 2.98

3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.34

4 Active Learning Environment 3.07

5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment 2.86

6 Well‐Managed Learning Environment 3.29

7 Digital Learning Environment 1.77

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Learning Environment Ratings

1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.68

2 High Expectations Environment 2.98

3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.34

4 Active Learning Environment 3.07

5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment 2.86

6 Well‐Managed Learning Environment 3.29

7 Digital Learning Environment 1.77

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Index of Educational Quality

281281

300300

100

100

100

100

400

400

400

400

305305

Teaching and Learning Impact Standards 3 and 5, Student Performance Evaluative Criteria

Leadership CapacityStandards 1 and 2, Stakeholder Feedback Evaluative Criteria

Resource Utilization Standard 4

Index of Educational Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria

350350

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Index of Catholic Criteria Quality

317317

300300

100

100

100

100

400

400

400

400

327327

Academic ExcellenceCatholic Criteria Standards 7, 8, and 9

Governance and LeadershipCatholic Criteria Standards 5 & 6

Operational VitalityCatholic Criteria Standards 10, 11, 12 and 13

Index of Catholic Criteria Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria

350350

100

Mission and Catholic IdentityCatholic Criteria Standards  1, 2, 3, and 4

340340400

400

Powerful Practices

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Powerful Practices

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Powerful Practices

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Powerful Practices

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Powerful Practices

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Improvement Priorities

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Improvement Priorities

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Improvement Priorities

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Based on our findings from the review of evidence, this External Review Team 

recommends thatThe Archdiocese of Denver

be accredited, pending further review and final action by the AdvancED Accreditation 

Commission. 

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Accreditation Decision

External Review

AdvancED Office Reviews and Sends Report Back to You

AdvancED Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation and Status

Completed!

30 Days

January  June

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Final Thoughts

• On behalf of the External Review Team, we extend:– Our appreciation for your hospitality, support, and professionalism;

– Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts to improve quality; and

– Our congratulations for your progress toward achieving Accreditation as a quality institution.

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