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The school interested in accreditation begins by becoming a member of CHI. After satisfactory completion of a self study process, the school board meets with CHI staff to discuss its readiness for the accreditation process.
 
The following steps summarize the accreditation process:
  1. Following a successful audit process, the local school board submits an application for an accreditation review and the required fee.
     
  2. The school and CHI agree to the accreditation team and the timing of their visit.
     
  3. Before the visit, the school assembles all documentation that may be required for the team's visit.
     
  4. During the site visit, which lasts at least two days, a team of experts verifies that the required number of standards has been achieved.
     
  5. The Accreditation Council makes a decision after receiving the final report of the Accreditation team and awards the certificate.
     
  6. The school must publish the required documents within four weeks of receiving the certificate.
     
  7. To maintain accreditation, schools must file an annual School Profile with CHI as evidence that quality services are being maintained.
     
  8. Accreditation expires automatically 6 years after the date of the certificate.

 
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