The Standing Committees of the Commission are the developmental and functional entities charged with the responsibility of preparing recommendations for the Commission to consider. They are advisory in nature, having no authority to make policies or changes in the Policies and Procedures or Association Bylaws.
Finance - Responsible for establishing the annual budget of the Commission.
Member Services - Deals with all membership concerns such as publications, inservice, special conferences, the Association home page, and planning, etc.
Standards - Coordinates the work of ad hoc groups and/or other means for review and development of standards. This committee is charged with looking at ways to make standards more reflective of the diversity of types of schools and students.
Strategic Planning - This committee is responsible for organizing the Commission’s work in setting its vision and strategic plans for the future. The committee is made up of the state chairs and others that may be appointed by the Commission President. The President Elect is the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.
Third Party and Research - Responsible for the oversight of all third party accreditation agencies. Conducts research as identified by the Commission.
2008 Meeting Dates