State Recognitions / Approvals in the United States
The ICAA process, including principles, procedures, and standards of accreditation is widely accepted as an accreditation process that assists Christian schools in achieving excellence, assuring quality, and fostering improvement consistent with the school’s mission. ICAA Accredited status is recognized as representing an assurance that an accredited Christian school is meeting standards of quality and excellence. Though some states have no provision to recognize private school accrediting associations, ICAA accreditation is directly recognized by the following states.
ANSAA
Arkansas
Nonpublic School Accrediting Association
GAPSAC
Georgia
Private School Accreditation Council
IDOE
Indiana
Department of Education
KyNPSC
Kentucky
Non-Public Schools Commission
MNEC
Minnesota
Nonpublic Education Council
NMPED
New Mexico
Public Education Department
OPSAC
Oklahoma
Private School Accreditation Commission
TNDOE
Tennessee
Department of Education
TEPSAC
Texas
Private School Accreditation Commission
VCPE
Virginia
Council for Private Education
Other States
ICAA accreditation is also recognized/approved in the following states:
Alabama
Colorado
Florida
Louisiana
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
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Partner Organizations in the United States
Recognized for our rigorous and quality accreditation process, ICAA partners with many national organizations in the United States. The ICAA Executive Director actively participates in high-level partner meetings, collaborations, and advocacy alongside these organizations to strengthen and advance private education on a national level. Additionally, our dual accrediting partners recognize ICAA accreditation as equitable to their own rigorous standards, creating a pathway for ICAA schools to gain additional recognition if they so desire.
Dual Accreditation Partner
Dual Accreditation Partner
National Partner
