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More than 11,000 volunteers from our accredited schools serve as peer reviewers on accreditation teams.
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We have accredited members across the United States and around the world in 112 countries.
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We are proud to accredit 3000+ schools, systems, and learning services providers.
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97% of accredited schools believe that Middle States accreditation improves or maintains their school’s performance.
Who We Are
The Middle States Association is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement.
Historically, MSA-CESS has operated in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia); with its cooperative partners, it has expanded its scope to include schools and institutions seeking accreditation throughout the United States. The Commissions also award accreditation to member institutions in more than 100 countries around the world.
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Fall 2024: MSA on the ground with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington | Arlington, Virginia.
In The News
MSA Welcomes NEW Director of Membership, Jake Galloway
Team MSA continue to grow! We are thrilled to announce our new Director of Membership - Jake Galloway. Jake Galloway comes to Middle States with a diverse background in education…
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The purpose of the MSA Evolution Lab’s work is simple: to catalyze school evolution.
When you want to dream up, design, and implement a transformational experience, the Evolution Lab is here to guide you.
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Year Of Change-Makers In Education: An MSA Webinar Series
We are building a community of leading global education change-makers and thought-leaders as we learn and grow together. Our live virtual chats explore a range of topics including AI, leadership, school transformation and more!
MSA “Forces At Play” Reports
Think of “forces at play” as large complex topics causing shifts within the education landscape and affecting schools, teachers and children globally. In these reports, we provide a framework to consider how to adapt the way you lead and the way you teach as a result of these forces.
