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WASC Update: Ongoing Support and Next Steps
Mar 23, 2026 · original
WASC Update: Ongoing Support and Next Steps First and foremost, we want to reaffirm WASC’s ongoing support for all who are being impacted by the current situation in the Middle East. Your priority is the safety and well-being of your students, staff, and families. Please know that WASC stands with you and fully supports any adjustments needed to planned visits, timelines, and deliverables. School visits and trainings As shared previously, we postponed all visits to schools in affected areas that were scheduled to take place this week. We remain in close contact with schools and chairs, and we will continue to review conditions as events unfold. If your school is impacted and you have questions about your visit, timeline, or requirements, we encourage you to reach out so we can provide personalized guidance. WASC Education Summit and events in Qatar We also postponed the WASC Education Su
Leading Through the Unexpected: How Schools Build Everyday Resilience
Jan 14, 2026 · original
Leading Through the Unexpected: How Schools Build Everyday Resilience Gregory A. Hedger, Director, The International School Yangon (ISY) Sandy Sheppard, Director of Advancement, The International School Yangon (ISY) In International schools, our environments can change quickly, whether through political shifts, natural disasters, health concerns, or unexpected events in the community. After many years of leading schools in different countries, we have learned that a school’s ability to manage difficult moments is shaped long before a crisis appears. The culture, relationships, and leadership habits already in place do much of the heavy lifting. Why Resilience Starts Before Anything Goes Wrong One of the first steps is having a shared understanding of what a crisis actually is. Sometimes in leadership, we deal with some form of crisis every day; however, there are also those crises that c
A Reflective Journey Through Educator Growth and Leadership
Jan 13, 2026 · original
A Reflective Journey Through Educator Growth and Leadership Written by Dr. Margaret Alvarez, Senior Vice President International Schools Recently, I had the honor of reviewing a wonderful leadership resource written by Sandra Sheppard, Elementary Principal at The International School of Yangon, a WASC accredited school. Using different types of shoes as a metaphor for different stages in an educator’s professional development journey, Sandra outlines her personal experience as a leader, shares challenges, highlights important leadership resources and encourages the reader to reflect on their practice. The core message that teacher professional growth is most powerful when teacher driven, geared to the context in which the teacher works and is thoughtfully supported by administration is a key leitmotif that permeates and connects each chapter. As an accreditor I particularly appreciated t
Advancing Multilingualism Through Purposeful Bilingual Education
Jan 13, 2026 · original
Advancing Multilingualism Through Purposeful Bilingual Education Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA)’s bilingual program is central to its mission of developing internationally minded, compassionate global citizens. Through bilingual education, students gain deep cultural understanding, strong multilingual proficiency, and enhanced higher-order thinking skills while developing the motivation to contribute meaningfully to the world. The WASC accreditation process has played a key role in strengthening BIBA’s bilingual program. Guided self-reflection, expert feedback from the Visiting Team, and a sustained focus on student impact have helped the school move from passive implementation to intentional, high-quality bilingual practice. Ongoing WASC engagement also supported the creation of clear quality assurance structures, including a dedicated Bilingual Committee. As a result, s
Data Tool Access and Future Development
Jan 6, 2026 · original
Data Tool Access and Future Development As WASC continues to expand tools that support schools in their continuous improvement journey, we would like to provide additional clarity about the newly released WASC Data Tool and its current scope. Schools Currently Included in the Data Tool The current version of the Data Tool is designed specifically for the following California institutions: California public schools with enrolled high school–age students, including charter schools and TK–12 or 7–12 schools California adult schools that enroll high school–age students These schools appear in the Data Tool because they report data to the California Department of Education (CDE) and other statewide public data sources that directly feed into the tool. Why Some Schools Do Not Appear We have received questions from member schools that do not currently appear in the Data Tool. In most cases, thi
478 Schools Earn WASC Accreditation & Reaccreditation
Jul 11, 2025 · original
WASC is proud to announce that 478 schools earned initial accreditation or reaccreditation during the Summer 2025 Commission Meeting, held June 23–24 in Burlingame, California. In addition, 22 schools were recognized as part of system accreditation efforts. These actions reflect the dedication of schools across the globe to continuous school improvement and a shared commitment to student learning and well-being. Accreditation by WASC remains a rigorous, evidence-based process grounded in reflection, collaboration, and innovation. We commend every school and system that engaged in this journey. You can view the full list of schools that received initial accreditation, reaccreditation, or other accreditation actions at the Summer 2025 Commission Meeting below. [ Full list of accredited/reaccredited schools – Summer 2025 (PDF) ] We encourage schools to celebrate this important achievement w
Draft International Complaint Form
Jun 25, 2025 · original
ACS WASC Complaint Form, International K-12 All required fields in this form must be completed in order for ACS WASC to start an investigation. " * " indicates required fields
Highlights from the ACAMIS Leadership Conference in Xi’an
May 9, 2025 · original
ACS WASC was proud to participate in the recent ACAMIS Leadership Conference hosted by Xi’an Liangjiatan International School. Congratulations to Head of School Lily Liu and Deputy Head Brian Lalor for organizing an exceptional event that brought together passionate international educators from across the region. During the conference, Dr. Margaret Alvarez, Vice President of International Accreditation, and International Consultant Dr. Michael Bevis shared insights on our Excellence in Innovative Practices protocol—an approach that empowers schools to personalize the accreditation process while maintaining strong foundational practices. We also welcomed a new cohort of Visiting Committee members who completed their WASC training during the conference. We’re inspired by your dedication to school improvement and look forward to working with you on future teams! And in a fun moment of celeb
Join Our Fireside Chat: Building a Program & Culture That Supports All Learners
Mar 26, 2025 · original
We are excited to invite you to an engaging and informative Fireside Chat focused on Building a Program and Culture that Supports All Learners in Your School . This virtual event is free to attend and will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance learning environments for every student. Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 11 AM UTC Location: Virtual Event (Link will be provided upon registration) Featuring: Dr. Margaret Alvarez – Vice President, International Accreditation, WASC April J. Remfrey – International Director of Finance, Europe Board Member, Program Assistant, SENIA Academy What You’ll Learn: Current Thinking Around Support for All Learners: Discover the latest research and innovative strategies designed to uplift every student. Best Practices for Personalizing Learning: Learn practical approaches to tailor education that meets the unique needs of each learner. Impo
AAIE Awards: Dr. Marilyn George, Hall of Fame and Dr. Gregory Hedger, Outstanding Service
Mar 26, 2025 · original
Congratulations to Dr. Marilyn George, WASC Executive Vice President and Dr. Gregory Hedger, WASC EARCOS Commissioner. Both Dr. George and Dr. Hedger received awards at the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE ) 59th Global Leadership Conference held recently in Washington, D.C. Dr. Marilyn George, was inducted into the AAIE Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes her decades of dedicated service to international schools and her profound impact on accreditation and school improvement. Dr. George’s leadership and contributions have been truly transformative, shaping the future of education on a global scale. WASC EARCOS Commissioner Dr. Gregory Hedger was honored at the AAIE Global Leadership Conference for his outstanding contributions to international education and received an Outstanding Service award. This award highlights Dr. Hedger’s dedication to

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