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BCPS Awarded Districtwide Accreditation for Five More Years!
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to earn Districtwide Accreditation for five more years from Cognia, a global network of educators. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. The last re-accreditation process took place in the 2016/17 school year.
The announcement by Cognia on Friday, December 3, regarding the Districtwide Accreditation followed a weeklong virtual visit by 16 education experts from across the country. The comprehensive review evaluated the District’s adherence to rigorous performance standards for providing students with a high-quality education and ensured mechanisms remain in place to maintain continuous improvement.
For the Accreditation Engagement Review, the Cognia team conducted more than 230 interview sessions with School Board members, Interim Superintendent, District administrators, teachers, staff, labor representatives, parents, students and community stakeholders. The team also virtually visited 48 schools to observe District and school practices and analyzed comprehensive performance data and supporting documentation.
“We are so proud to have once again earned Districtwide accreditation – carrying forward Broward County Public Schools tradition of excellence,” said School Board Chair Laurie Rich Levinson. “This achievement is something our entire community can be proud of and is a testament to the education our students are receiving at every level.”
“We are thrilled to be accredited for five more years,” said BCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright. “Thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff for their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, and for going above and beyond to ensure we are providing a high-quality education for our students and families.”
Watch remarks from School Board Chair Levinson and Interim Superintendent Dr. Cartwright: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?eAttmAt.
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has nearly 261,500 students and approximately 110,000 adult students in 241 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 170 different countries and 147 different languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools and download the free BCPS mobile app.