What to Expect During Sessions and Visits

• The purpose of the intake form is to allow the validator time to review your binder and prepare the answers to your questions.
• The validator will call the number listed on the intake form.
• The validator will answer all questions included on the intake form.

• The validator will arrive on time and stay for the observation period listed in the confirmation email.
• The validator will observe all learning environments.
• The validator will leave a comment for all indicators in Section 2 of the online binder, providing feedback on what was observed during the visit.

Two business days before the validation visit

• Your program’s binder will lock.
• You will not be able to access documents, comments, and self-appraisal final ratings in your online binder.
• Validators will review your program’s evidence.

During the visit

• The validators will arrive on time and stay for the observation period listed in the confirmation email.
• The validators will observe all learning environments.
• Validators will conduct a brief Exit Conference to share the next steps in the accreditation process.

Three business days after the validation visit

• Your online binder will unlock.
• You will see a “Validation Visit” column in your binder with your ratings.
• You will have three business days to submit comments or uploads in response to ratings for specific indicators.