Microschool Accreditation
Microschools are small, learner-centered programs that often operate in homes or community spaces and use personalized, mixed-age, or project-based models. ACS WASC offers a flexible accreditation pathway that honors innovation while assuring quality.
Get Started
Contact Brian Jensen, Vice President at bjensen@acswasc.org or Elizabeth Oberreiter, Senior Vice President at eoberreiter@acswasc.org for details and next steps.
For international Microschools, please contact WASC International Consultant, Alana Steward at asteward@acswasc.org.
WASC accreditation for microschools
Recognizes innovative, student-centered approaches
Provides a credible, right-sized pathway tailored to microschools
Aligns with global standards of quality and rigor
Drives continuous growth and schoolwide improvement
Strengthens trust with families, communities, and partners
How the process works
Schools complete a self-study aligned to WASC core standards—mission and purpose, governance and leadership, curriculum and instruction, student learning and well-being, and resources. Evidence can be presented in ways that fit the school’s unique format and learning environment. A virtual accreditation option is available specifically for microschools.
Our commitment
“Every student deserves an education that inspires. Microschools are rising to that call, and WASC is proud to support these models with a process that honors both creativity and quality.” — Dr. Barry Groves, President & CEO