The Spring 2013 issue of Prism: the newsletter from the ALA Office for Accreditation is now available at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/accreditation/prp/prism/prism_cu rrent.cfm. This message is being sent to a number of our constituent groups. I apologize that you may receive multiple messages. In this issue: * Accreditation actions taken at the 2013 ALA Midwinter Meeting * Updates on the Standards review process, CHEA recognition, disclosure of accreditation information, and statistical reporting * COA Chair Brian Andrew shares his perspective on public disclosure * A look at the purpose and process of the Program Presentation * 2013 ALA Annual Conference sessions: COA open discussion on transparency, ERP training, Appeal Process training, and AASL/NCATE training * An update on the transition of NCATE and TEAC into CAEP * Acknowledgement of External Review Panelists and AASL/NCATE reviewers * AASL/NCATE National Recognition decisions from fall 2012 Laura Dare, Assistant Director Office for Accreditation American Library Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-280-2435 Fax: 312-280-2433 www.ala.org/accreditation