Standards & Systems Support
Welcome to Standards for Accreditation
The Arkansas Department of Education's Standards for Accreditation set the foundational requirements for public schools and school districts across the state. These standards ensure that every school provides a high-quality, consistent education that meets the academic, safety, and operational needs of students and staff. By establishing clear expectations and best practices, the Standards for Accreditation uphold the integrity of Arkansas's educational system, fostering environments where students can thrive academically and schools can operate efficiently.
Accessing Standards Information
Statement of Assurance 2024-2025
| ||
| ||
Accreditation Cycle
Districts will receive monthly Standards for Accreditation exception snapshots on the 21st of each month. Failure to address corrective actions may lead to citation monitoring. Findings from monitoring cycles could result in district citations brought before the State Board of Education throughout the school year. Final Accreditation statuses will be determined on May 1, 2025.
Contact a Standards Specialist
All district communications should now be directed to the contact information below. You will be connected to the next available Standards Specialist and receive a reference number regarding your inquiry. Please save this number for future inquiries to quickly reference previous conversations.
Standards Unit Email: ade.accreditation@ade.arkansas.gov
Standards Unit Phone: (501) 682-4213
For more information, please contact:
Brooke McCain, Director of Standards and Systems Support
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability
Four Capitol Mall, Box 26
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4379
Email: Brooke.McCain@ade.arkansas.gov