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Steps to Accreditation


Accreditation is a three-step process. Listed below is a general overview of the procedure.

Initial Application:

  1. The fee for the Initial Application is $100.00 and should be sent to the TAAPS office.
  2. The Initial Application will be forwarded to the school from the TAAPS office.  Complete the Initial Application and return to the TAAPS office.
  3. The  Initial Application will be reviewed by the Standards Committee.
  4. The Initial Application will be approved, denied, or suggestions to meet standards will be communicated.

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Initial Visit:

  1. If the Initial Application is accepted, a visiting team is assigned. When a visit is confirmed, please remit the $1,400 Initial Visit Fee, which includes administrative fees as well as travel for the team to visit..
  2. The school will receive a checklist to be used by the team to guide the visit, along with a confirmation of the visit.
  3. The school will be provided with a report after the visit.

Accreditation Self-Study:

  1. After a successful Initial Visit, the school will receive an accreditation self-study. When submitting the self-study, remit the $1,700 Self-Study Visit Fee to the TAAPS office. This fee includes administrative fees as well as travel for the team to visit..
  2. A confirmation letter will be sent to the school with the dates and names of team members to receive copies of the self-study a minimum of 30 days prior to the visit.
  3. The visiting team submits a report to the Executive Director.  The report is then submitted to the Standards Committee with a recommendation to the board.
  4. The school is notified of the results.
  5. Approved schools will receive a certificate of accreditation.