Accrediting Commission for Schools - WASC Accreditation

Ongoing Process: Public Hawaii: Adult

The Focus on Learning: Joint WASC/DOE Process Guide is an ongoing school improvement process that assists a school in taking an in-depth look at what currently exists and what needs to be improved in relation to student learning and the school�s program. All public schools in Hawaii will use this protocol, an adaptation of the prior FOL/SID document.

Through the Focus on Learning (FOL) process a school fulfills the requirements for accreditation and forms the basis for the School Strategic Plan for its school including the annual Academic and Financial Plan required by Act 51, 2004 Session Laws of Hawaii. In addition, the adult schools have embraced the program entitled Equipped for the Future, content standards for adult learners.

Initial Visit

Full Self-Study

Focus on Learning, Joint WASC/Hawaii Department of Education Process Guide, 2006-07 Edition
Note: This document is formatted to be printed as a double-sided document. It can also be printed single-sided; however, please be aware that there will be a number of unnecessary blank pages in the single-sided output.

Follow-up: Ongoing Accreditation Process

Preparation for and Conducting the Self-Study, During the Visit, and After the Visit: Self-Study Coordinator Guidelines

Reviews/Revisits/Reports
All Hawaii public schools follow the same procedures, dependent upon the term of accreditation that they have received. Appropriate directions can be found in the following documents.

Six-Year Accreditation Term
- On-site Midterm Review required: Procedures | Sample Report
- On-site Midterm Review not required: Procedures
Three-Year Term Revisits: Procedures
Limited Term (1- or 2-Year Term) Revisits: Procedures
Special Visits: Procedures
Substantive Changes
- WASC Substantive Change Policy
- Substantive Change Explanation Form

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	As They See It...

	"The focus on students and learning is what makes this protocol such a powerful process for school improvement and for promoting student achievement. Most schools have embraced this process because it makes sense and it makes a difference and addresses two important essential elements: what is the quality of student learning and what is the quality of the work of the school. The Focus on Learning Accreditation process will definitely make a positive impact on student learning."
	Harriet Ajimine, Administrator, Accreditation/School Improvement, Hawaii State Department of Education

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