Accrediting Commission for Schools

WASC Pre-Conference Training Seminars 2024 - ETC
2024-03-20 08:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | EARCOS, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand
WASC will be holding 2 training sessions in-person at the EARCOS Teachers’ Conference at the Sangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on March 20, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ICT.

Visiting Committee Member Training: This interactive WASC session will prepare educators to serve on WASC visiting committees, examining how the WASC Guiding Principals and Focus on Learning process support continuous improvement and high-quality student learning and well-being.
Self-Study Training: This interactive WASC session will examine the WASC Guiding Principles and the many ways the Focus on Learning self-study process can be adapted to a school’s situation to ensure a meaningful self-study process.

For registration information please view the flyer here: ETC 2024 WASC Pre-Conference Training Invitation. For questions or assistance, please contact: internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2024-2025 WASC/CDE Day Two Training
2024-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual

2023-2024 WASC Visiting Committee Member Debrief
2024-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
WASC Visiting Committee Member Debrief Training is intended for visiting committee members who have COMPLETED their visit. Their feedback is greatly appreciated. You may register for this training via your member portal. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact training@acswasc.org.
Live Webinar Session Dates and Times:

Thursday, 03/21/2024 at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Tuesday, 05/14/24 at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

2023-2024 WASC/CDE Visiting Committee Member Training
2024-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2024-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2024-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual
WASC/CDE Visiting Committee Member Training is intended to support visiting committee members visiting public or charter schools. You may register for this training via your member portal. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact training@acswasc.org.
Live Webinar Session Dates and Times:

Tuesday, 01/09/2024 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PST
Thursday, 01/11/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST
Tuesday, 01/16/2024 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PST
Tuesday, 01/23/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST
Tuesday, 02/27/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST
Friday, 03/22/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST
Tuesday, 06/04/2024 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PST

CDCR WASC Postsecondary Part Three - School Training
2024-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
This is a required training for all California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation Schools. This training is intended for CDCR schools receiving a full self-study visit during the 2024-2025 school year. All parts must be completed in sequential order to receive full credit. This training series consists of an in-depth three-part multi-session training. All parts must be completed in sequential order to receive full credit.

2024-2025 WASC CDE/FOL Continuation School Office Hours
2024-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This is an office hours session for continuation schools with a self-study in the 2024-2025 school year. Office hours are optional trainings for schools who have questions or would like to further engage with trainers following attending their self-study training.

2024-2025 WASC/CDE Day Three - School Training
2024-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This training is California public schools scheduled to host a self-study visit in the 2024-2025 school year. This training series consists of Day One, Day Two, and Day Three training.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please email training@acswasc.org.

2024-2025 WASC FOL Day Three - School Training
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This training is intended for non-public California K-12 schools and all K-12 schools in the remaining continental United States scheduled to host a self-study visit in the 2024-2025 school year. This training series consists of Day One, Day Two, and Day Three training.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please email training@acswasc.org.

2023-2024 WASC International Visiting Committee Member Training, Part 1 of 3
2024-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school in the 2023-2024 school year. This is part one of a three-part training series available on the following dates during the 2023-2024 school year:

October 17, 2023: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC (This training is at capacity and registration has closed; please contact internationaltraining@acswasc.org if you need to attend this training for a visit scheduled in fall or winter of the 2023-2024 school year)
January 23, 2024: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC
June 18, 2024: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM UTC

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact our international training team at internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2023-2024 WASC International Visiting Committee Member Training, Part 2 of 3
2024-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school in the 2023-2024 school year. This is part two of a three-part training series available on the following dates during the 2023-2024 school year:

November 7, 2023: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC (This training is at capacity and registration has closed; please contact internationaltraining@acswasc.org if you need to attend this training for a visit scheduled in fall or winter of the 2023-2024 school year)
February 20, 2024: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC
July 21, 2024: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM UTC

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact our international training team at internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2023-2024 WASC International Visiting Committee Member Training, Part 3 of 3
2024-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school in the 2023-2024 school year. This is part three of a three-part training series available on the following dates during the 2023-2024 school year:

November 28, 2023: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC (This training is at capacity and registration has closed; please contact internationaltraining@acswasc.org if you need to attend this training for a visit scheduled in fall or winter of the 2023-2024 school year)
March 12, 2024: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC
July 16, 2024: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM UTC

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact our international training team at internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

CDCR WASC Postsecondary Office Hours
2024-07-22 09:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This training is by invitation by CDCR only and will not be located on your portal. This session is for schools to discuss annual processes and action plan updates.

2024-2025 International Visiting Committee Training - Series 1
2024-08-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school. This is a three-part training series that is required to be taken prior to your visit. This training is intended for visiting committee members located in Asia, India, and Australia.
Session Dates and Times:

Part 1: Tuesday, 08/27/2024 at 11:00–13:00 UTC
Part 2: Tuesday, 09/10/2024 at 11:00–13:00 UTC
Part 3: Tuesday, 09/24/2024 at 11:00–13:00 UTC

This training will be located in your portal once you have accepted a visit. For additional registration information, please reach out to internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2024-2025 International Mid-cycle Training - School, Chair, & Member Training
2024-09-04 05:00 - 07:00, 2025-01-15 05:00 - 07:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for international schools preparing for a mid-cycle review/visit in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, this training is suitable for chairs and members completing a mid-cycle visit in the 2024-2025 school year. This training is a one-part training that is required to be taken before the visit in the 2024-2025 school year.
Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, 09/04/2024 at 5:00–7:00 UTC
Wednesday, 01/15/2025 at 5:00–7:00 UTC

Please check the training tab in your portal for general information and to register for either date. For additional registration information, please reach out to internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2024-2025 International Visiting Committee Training – Series 2
2024-09-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school. This is a three-part training series that is required to be taken prior to your visit. This training is intended for visiting committee members located in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Session Dates and Times:

Part 1: Monday, 09/09/2024 at 15:00–17:00 UTC
Part 2: Monday, 09/16/2024 at 15:00–17:00 UTC
Part 3: Monday, 09/23/2024 at 15:00–17:00 UTC

This training will be located in your portal once you have accepted a visit. For additional registration information, please reach out to internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2025-2026 International Self-Study - School Training, Series 1
2024-10-03 05:00, 2024-10-08 05:00, 2024-10-15 05:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for new visiting committee members preparing for a self-study visit to an international school in the 2025-2026 school year. This is a three-part training series that is required to be taken prior to hosting your visit.
Session Dates and Times:

Part 1: Thursday, 10/03/2024 at 5:00–7:00 UTC
Part 2: Tuesday, 10/08/2024 at 5:00–7:00 UTC
Part 3: Tuesday, 10/15/2024 at 5:00–7:00 UTC

This training will be located in your school portal under the training tab if you are hosting a self-study visit in the 2025-2026 school year. For additional registration information, please reach out to internationaltraining@acswasc.org.

2025-2026 International Self-Study – School Training, Series 2
2025-01-14 05:00 - 07:00, 2025-01-21 05:00 - 07:00, 2025-01-28 05:00 - 07:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is suitable for international schools preparing to host a self-study visit to their school in the 2025-2026 school year. This is a required three-part training series.
Session Dates and Times:

Part 1: January 14, 2025 at 5:00 am – 7:00 am UTC
Part 2: January 21, 2025 at 5:00 am – 7:00 am UTC
Part 3: January 28, 2025 at 5:00 am – 7:00 am UTC

Please note the UTC timing of this training, we recommend using https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ to see what time this training series will be in your timezone.
This training will be located in your school portal under the training tab if you are hosting a self-study visit in the 2025-2026 school year. For additional registration information, please reach out to internationaltraining@acswasc.org.
