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Scheduling Sessions and Visits

Technical Assistance Sessions and Validation Visits

  • Schedules must be uploaded into the online system before requesting a session/visit.
  • All visit requests are made through the online system.
  • After Initial Self-Appraisal ratings are submitted, technical assistance options become available.
  • After Final Self-Appraisal ratings are submitted, programs can request a validation visit.

Validation Visits

Programs/schools must host the Validation Visit within three months of their request.

After submitting the Final Self-Appraisal ratings, the following is required for a Validation Visit to be scheduled:

  • The current accreditation cycle started at least six months before requesting a Validation Visit.
  • Required evidence has been uploaded to all indicators in Section 1: Program Administration and Section 3: Home and Community Partnerships.
  • The availability calendar shows three months of available dates.
  • Leave a comment if you have a non-traditional classroom(s).

Inclement Weather

If public schools in your program/school’s county are delayed or closed due to inclement weather, your Technical Assistance Session, Validation Visit, or Re-validation Visit will be rescheduled.

You will need to submit a new request in the online system to reschedule the session or visit.