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