Accreditation Timeline
Here's a recent history of our accreditation and key dates for the future:
June 2014
Hills Learning applies to be a candidate for accreditation
July 2014
After the initial application process and president approval, Hills Learning applies to be a Candidate for Accreditation
November 2014
Candidacy Approved, and Initial Site Visit Confirmed
February 2015
Candidacy Site Visit by Middle States Representative to Hills Learning. Multiple recommendations analyzed and condensed into one report for actioning.
April 2015
Hills Learning Planning Team Established, with one teacher representing each language, and a client representative also nominated
September 2015
Accreditation Survey Conducted of all students of Hills Learning and employees. 100+ responses received.
October 2015
Results of survey analyzed by planning team and objectives and action plans proposed for Hills Learning
December 2015
Objectives Approved by Middle States Association
February 2016
Site Visit by Middle States Association, two representatives came and interviewed multiple students, teachers and other stake holders of the learning center. The team also analyzed and commented on the accreditation report submitted by Hills Learning (200 page report).
March 2016
Visiting Team's Report Processed and sent to President for Approval. Recommendations taken under consideration by Hills Learning, but the conclusion by the visiting team is to recommend Hills Learning for accreditation.
May 2016
Accreditation granted to Hills Learning until January 1 2024
May 2019
Midterm review completed
May 2022
Reaccreditation procedures, selecting new internal coordinators and logistics for self-study and reaccreditation
June 2022
Self-study survey of all stake holders completed, 117 responses. Objectives selected by planning team for reaccreditation
November 2022
Self-study document completed
January 2023
Reaccreditation visit by Middle States (planned)
Fall 2023
Reaccreditation decision by Middle States (planned)