Belding Area Schools Awarded NCA District Accreditation

November 19, 2009

Superintendent Charles Barker announced that Belding Area Schools was awarded District Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that awards the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) accreditation seal.  This means that the district and all of its schools are accredited, and that Belding Area Schools is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.

The accreditation process involves three ongoing components:  1) meeting high quality standards; 2) implementing a continuous process of improvement; and 3) engaging in quality assurance through internal and external review.  The district’s accreditation is for a five-year term with regular monitoring of progress and reporting occurring during the term.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, stated, “District Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners.  Belding Area Schools is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”

“This is a validation from an outside group for all of the hard work and dedication our staff members give every day for our students.  I want to thank each and every staff member and our community for supporting us,” said Barker.  “Belding Area Schools truly is ‘The right size.  The right choice.’”