An institution at any stage in the process (eligibility, candidacy, initial accreditation and reaffirmation of accreditation) begins its self study by examining itself and preparing a report detailing how well and to what degree it continues to meet the eligibility criteria, standards and policies of the commission.
http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/aboutus/Pages/whatisaccred.aspx
This is accomplished by submitting the Self Study Report using the standards of accreditation, the Self Study Manual, and other commission policies and resources. This Self Study Report is supported by evidence that the institution continues to meet the eligibility requirements, as well as the standards and policies.
http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/aboutus/Pages/whatisaccred.aspx
If eligibility is granted, the institution may apply for candidacy status by completing and submitting a Self Study Report using the standards of accreditation, the Self Study Manual, and other commission policies and resources.
http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/aboutus/Pages/whatisaccred.aspx
It is a uniquely American quality assurance process through which institutions collectively set standards for good practice, conduct peer-based evaluations of institutions on a regular basis, confer accredited status on institutions, and make the results of accreditation review of institutions known to the public.
http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/aboutus/Pages/whatisaccred.aspx
Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes. There are two basic types of educational accreditations: Institutional: Normally applies to an entire institution, and indicates that each entity of a school contributes to the achievement of the school’s objectives. This does not necessarily mean that all parts of the school have the same quality level of education.
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/the-basics-of-school-accreditation
However, the Secretary of Education is required by law to publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies that the Secretary determines to be reliable authorities as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions of higher education and the higher education programs they accredit.
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
NCATE accredits schools, colleges, and departments of education in U.S. colleges and universities, as well as non-university entities that prepare educators for P-12 schools.
http://ncate.org/ListofAccreditedInstitutions/tabid/176/Default.aspx
Although a school does not need to be accredited to receive SEVP certification (unless it is an English as a Second Language school or program), some opportunities may require that a student’s degree come from an accredited institution.
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/the-basics-of-school-accreditation
Regional Accreditation: The most highly regarded form of institutional accreditation, and that sought by most academic institutions with comprehensive missions, is conducted by accrediting agencies that have chosen to organize themselves into six broad geographic regions of the country.
http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/aboutus/Pages/whatisaccred.aspx
The accreditation covers all educator preparation programs for the purpose of preparing and developing professional educators for work in P-12 school settings, including off-campus programs, distance learning programs, and alternate route programs.
http://ncate.org/ListofAccreditedInstitutions/tabid/176/Default.aspx
what is a accreditation institution?
Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. Accreditation institution is an institution that maintains a certain level of educational standards according to an accrediting agency.