W. Va. Code R. § 126-13C-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-13C-3 - General Responsibilities

3.1. The responsibility for the accrediting of non-public schools is shared as follows.

3.1.a. Responsibility of the WVBE. The WVBE has the responsibility of approving accrediting organizations for the purpose of this policy.

3.1.a.1. The procedures for approving accrediting organizations shall be communicated to local boards of education, exemption b schools, and exemption k schools.

3.1.a.2. At a minimum, the approved accrediting organization must include the following components as part of the accreditation process and review:

3.1.a.2.A. professionally qualified faculty members and administrators,

3.1.a.2.B. curriculum, instruction, and assessment,

3.1.a.2.C. student attendance and achievement,

3.1.a.2.D. library/media and technology resources and support,

3.1.a.2.E. leadership and continuous improvement,

3.1.a.2.F. parent/community outreach and communication,

3.1.a.2.G. health, safety, facilities, and transportation, and

3.1.a.2.H. on-site evaluation, in-person or virtual, by the accrediting organization.

3.1.b. Responsibility of the WVDE. The WVDE has the primary responsibility for:

3.1.b.1. maintaining the list of the WVBE-approved accrediting organizations;

3.1.b.2. verifying continued accreditation status for applicable schools; and

3.1.b.3. publishing an annual list of all registered non-public schools, including the identification of those accredited by WVBE-approved organizations.

3.1.b.3.A. Schools may be added to the published list as they achieve accreditation.

3.1.b.3.B. Schools may be removed from the published list in the event the accreditation organization revokes the accreditation status.

3.1.c. Responsibility of the Non-public School. The applicable exemption b or exemption k school has the primary responsibility for:

3.1.c.1. notifying the WVDE when it has completed the accreditation process through one of the WVBE-approved accrediting organizations and communicating the result of that process by providing an electronic copy of the original letter stating the school has achieved full status and the period it is active. When the school accreditation is in question, the WVDE may request a copy of the full accreditation report;

3.1.c.2. providing notification to the WVDE when an approved accrediting organization has revoked or suspended the full accreditation status of the school; and

3.1.c.3. providing, at minimum, an academic record documenting course of study with evidence of student's level of progress to facilitate the efficient and successful transition of non-public school students into the public school as outline in section 2.4.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-13C-3