Accreditation

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announces the appointment of business leader John Sturges as a commissioner.  Sturges is one of six commissioners recently appointed…

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announces the appointment of Suzanna Jemsby, head of the Washington International School in Washington, D.C., as a new commissioner….

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) congratulates Timothy Purnell, Ed.D., CEO of NEXT for AUTISM, on his appointment as a new commissioner. Purnell is one of…

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announces the appointment of Teaneck Schools Superintendent Christopher Irving, Ed.D., as a new commissioner. Irving is one of six…

MSA is proud to announce the appointment of Ron Davis, Ed.D., assistant superintendent of secondary education for the Mt. Lebanon School District in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., as a commissioner. Davis…

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) congratulates Jennifer J. Beckwith, Ph.D., founding director of the American United School Kuwait, on her appointment as a commissioner….

At Middle States, we have watched with pride as your schools have adapted and grown during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this ever-changing landscape, your ability to serve your educational community…

Earlier this summer, MSA surveyed the school leaders of all Spring 2020 postponed visits and all Fall 2020 planned visits to ascertain how MSA could best support schools during this…

The U.S. Department of Education has recognized the Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools nationwide as an institutional accreditor for Career and Technical programs. Middle States had previously been…

Associate Vice President of Accreditation Augusto “Augie” Hernandez retired this summer after 10 years on the Middle States staff. Augie served as accreditation liaison to Puerto Rico and the U.S….