Team Member Guide for MSA-CESS Accreditation Visits

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Questions and Answers

How long does a full team visit typically last?

3½ days

What is the purpose of having different levels of experience/areas of expertise in education among team members during a visit?

To ensure a well-balanced visiting team that represents a variety of perspectives

What are the responsibilities of the chair (team leader) during the visit?

Chair Responsibilities include leading the team

Who are the members of a visiting team typically composed of?

1 chair (team leader) and 2-4 team members Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact email for accreditation inquiries?

<a href="mailto:accreditation@msa-cess.org">accreditation@msa-cess.org</a> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their responsibilities during a team visit:

Chair (team leader) = Overseeing the visit Team Members = Volunteer educators and school personnel Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their role during a full team visit:

Chair (team leader) = Participating in the onsite visit Team Members = Representing a variety of perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their involvement in the accreditation process:

Chairs and team members = Occasionally participating Visiting Teams = Composed of volunteer educators and school personnel Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their primary area of expertise during a visit:

Chair (team leader) = Overseeing the visit Team Members = Possessing different levels of experience/areas of expertise in education Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their role in ensuring a well-balanced visiting team:

MSA Staff = Occasionally participate as chairs and team members Visiting Teams = Represent a variety of perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools is an organization responsible for accrediting schools.
Team visits are a part of the accreditation process and consist of a team of volunteer educators and school personnel, led by a chair.
The team is balanced with different levels of experience, areas of expertise, and familiarity with accreditation to ensure varied perspectives.
A full team visit (Onsite) lasts 3½ days and typically starts on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.
Team sizes vary based on school size and self-study protocols, with most teams consisting of a chair and 2-4 team members.