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_current.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