Southeastern Laboratory School earns accreditation
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Laboratory School recently announced that it has earned
accreditation by Cognia™, a non-profit organization that provides quality assurance
for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
Formerly AdvancED, Cognia nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous
standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation
that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation
from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school is accredited,
and that Southeastern Laboratory School is recognized across the nation as a school
that meets Cognia standards of quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission
provides the Southeastern Lab School a nationally recognized mark of quality for the
school,” said Dean of the College of Education Paula Calderon. “It demonstrates to
our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback,
and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”
“Our staff has committed itself to not only student growth, but also professional
growth,” said Southeastern Lab School Principal Stephen Labbe. “Our Cognia accreditation
shows the hard work of our teachers, our students, and our school community. Also,
the feedback we received from the review will help us to continue to grow in all areas
of our school.”
To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district also must implement a continuous
process of improvement, and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good
standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.
“Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and
its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments
where all students can flourish,” said President and CEO of Cognia Mark A. Elgart.
“Southeastern Laboratory School is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met
high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission
on Accreditation and School Improvement, Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia Accreditation
at cognia.org.
