Advanced Technology Academy, Serving the Arab American Community, Earns Continuing Accreditation

posted on: Aug 16, 2011

Executive Director Barry T. Hawthorne announced today that The Advanced Technology Academy earned continuing accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held at the Advanced Technology Academy (ATA). ATA has been continually accredited since 2005

NCA CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation schools must meet NCA CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school, and implement a continuous process of school improvement. Accreditation is granted on a five-year term.

“Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents, and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Dr. Richard Schneider, ATA Board President

NCA CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of NCA CASI, stated, “NCA CASI Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Advanced Technology Academy is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”

Since 1999 the Advanced Technology Academy has provided a unique education opportunity to residents of Southeast Michigan. It’s mission is to provide students with a high-quality interdisciplinary learning experience that is academically challenging. The academy partners with the community, business and institutions of higher education to create a learning environment that prepares students for success in college and professional careers. ATA, a tuition free public school academy, is now enrolling grades K – 10. Learn more at www.atafordpas.org.