Typically, one or two WASC Members serve on joint ACSI, CAIS, or HAIS Visiting Committees. WASC Members serve as integral members of the Visiting Committee and work collaboratively with the partnering association to evaluate the school utilizing both WASC criteria and other pertinent standards applicable to the particular school.

One of the important responsibilities of the WASC Member is to assist in the team's understanding of whether or not the school is effectively addressing WASC criteria. WASC Representatives work with the rest of the Visiting Committee in determining the recommendation of term, which is then submitted with necessary supporting documentation to both the WASC Commission and the partnering association's Commission for final action regarding joint accreditation status.

WASC Members are asked to attend a WASC member training workshop prior to the visit.

Please visit Calendar of Events for more information on training workshops.

WASC Member Resources

Helpful materials are provided for your use.

Association of Christian Schools International  (ACSI)

ASP: ACSI/WASC Team Members Manual for the Accreditation Program

Reference Cards (PDF Format)

•  Reference Card 1: Procedures/Responsibilities of Visiting Committee Members
•  Reference Card 2: Tips: Gathering, Reviewing, Analyzing Data/Information
•  Reference Card 3: WASC Focus on Learning Schoolwide Criteria
•  Reference Card 4a: Sample Quality Commendations and Recommendations
•  Reference Card 4b: Tips: Commendations and Recommendations
•  Reference Card 5a: WASC Accreditation Term Determination
•  Reference Card 5b: EARCOS Accreditation Term Determination
•  Reference Card 6: WASC Criteria Guide Questions
•  Reference Card 7: ACSI Standards Alignment with WASC Criteria

California Association of Independent Schools  (CAIS)

Reference Cards (PDF Format)

•  Reference Card 1: WASC/CAIS Procedures/Responsibilities of Visiting Committee Members
•  Reference Card 2: Tips: Gathering, Reviewing, Analyzing Data/Information
•  Reference Card 3: WASC Focus on Learning Schoolwide Criteria
•  Reference Card 4: WASC/CAIS Visiting Committee Report Format
•  Reference Card 5: WASC/CAIS Accreditation Term Determination
•  Reference Card 6: WASC Criteria Guide Questions
•  Reference Card 7: Sample Quality Commendations and Recommendations
•  Reference Card 8: Tips: Commendations & Recommendations

Hawaii Association of Independent Schools  (HAIS)

WASC/HAIS Elementary Schools

WASC/HAIS Procedures for Appraising the Independent School, Elementary, Fall 2008 Edition, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools

Reference Cards (PDF Format)

•  Reference Card 1: Procedures/Responsibilities of Visiting Committee Members
•  Reference Card 2: Tips: Gathering, Reviewing, Analyzing Data/Information
•  Reference Card 3: WASC Focus on Learning Schoolwide Criteria
•  Reference Card 4: WASC/HAIS Visiting Committee Report Format
•  Reference Card 5: WASC/HAIS Accreditation Term Determination
•  Reference Card 6: WASC Criteria Guide Questions
•  Reference Card 7: Sample Quality Commendation and Recommendations
•  Reference Card 8: Tips: Commendations and Recommendations

WASC/HAIS Secondary Schools

WASC/HAIS Procedures for Appraising the Independent School, Secondary or K-12, Spring 2009 Edition, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools

Reference Cards (PDF Format)

•  Reference Card 1: Procedures/Responsibilities of Visiting Committee Members
•  Reference Card 2: Tips: Gathering, Reviewing, Analyzing Data/Information
•  Reference Card 3: Schoolwide Criteria
•  Reference Card 4: WASC/HAIS Visiting Committee Report Format
•  Reference Card 5: WASC/HAIS Accreditation Term Determination
•  Reference Card 6: Criteria Concepts
•  Reference Card 7: Sample Quality Commendation and Recommendations
•  Reference Card 8: Tips: Commendations and Recommendations