Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) leaders are proud to have earned 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.”
