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The New England Association is one of six regional accreditation institutions in the United States. A private, non-profit corporation, the Association accredits public elementary, middle-level, and high schools as well as independent schools, colleges, international schools, and technical and career institutions.
The Commission on Public Elementary and Middle Schools, is one of six commissions within the Association, accrediting approximately 200 elementary and middle level schools in New England. The Commission is comprised of 24 volunteer members including school building administrators and teachers, central office administrators as well as a public member representative.
The work of the Commission focuses on helping schools determine the extent to which they meet the Standards for Accreditation which have been established by the member schools. Schools are required to undergo a comprehensive self-study every ten years through which they determine the extent to which they meet Commission standards and identify strengths and needs.
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