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INTRODUCTION TO MSAC Forward History Mission and Purpose Functions of MSAC Personnel    Manager    On-Site Team    Commission    Board of Directors OVERVIEW Overview of Accreditation Standards Outline of Accreditation Process Accreditation Requirements Explanation of Self-Study Process Explanation of Review Process Explanation of On-Site Process Explanation of Commission Evaluation Process Term of Accreditation Term as Provisional Annual Reports Major Changes Probation Accreditation Renewal Appeal and Grievance Procedures Non-Discrimination Policy Conflicts of Interest Confidentiality MSAC Member Schools Participation of MSAC Member Schools Review and Evaluation of MSAC Standards MSAC STANDARDS AND SELF-STUDY NOTEBOOK REQUIREMENTS Standard I: Mission and Purpose    1.1 Mission Statement    1.2 Educational Philosophy    1.3 Educational Goals    Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard II: Administrative and Legal Operations    2.1 Organizational Structure    2.2 State Licenses and Permits    2.3 Local Licenses and Permits    2.4 Insurance    2.5 Statement of Non-Discrimination    2.6 Master Plan    2.7 Strategic Plan    Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard III: Fiscal Management and Accountability    3.1 Financial Viability    3.2 Financial Management    3.3 Financial Planning/Resource Development         Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard IV: Personnel    4.1 General Guidelines          Unit or Classroom          Adult/Child Ratios          MSAC Qualified Head Teacher/Student Ratios    4.2 Administrator/Head Teacher Guidelines          Administrator          Infant/Toddler          Early Childhood          Elementary I          Elementary II          Secondary I    4.3 Assistants, Special Programs and Daycare Staff    4.4 Personnel Summary    4.5 Personnel Applications and Contracts    4.6 Personnel Files    4.7 Personnel Job Descriptions and Performance Evaluations    4.8 Personnel Handbook Information    Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard V: Student Policies and Procedures    5.1 Overview of School 24    5.2 Application and Fee Policies    5.3 General School Policies    5.4 Supervision Policies    5.5 Student Safety    5.6 Discipline Policies    5.7 Assessment of Performance/Grading    5.8 Student Cumulative Records   5.9 Parent Involvement   Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard VI: Curriculum Implementation and Instructional Programs    6.1 Infant Toddler    6.2 Early Childhood    6.3 Elementary I&II    6.4 Secondary I    6.5 Age Grouping    Self-Study Notebook Requirements        Non-Mobile Infant - Administrator Observation        Mobile Infant - Administrator Observation        Toddler - Administrator Observation        Early Childhood - Administrator Observation        Elementary I - Administrator Observation        Elementary II - Administrator Observation        Secondary I - Administrator Observation Standard VII: Instructional Materials and Equipment, Facilities    7.1 General Guidelines    7.2 Visual Appearance of the Classroom    7.3 Layout of Classroom    7.4 Instructional Materials (Montessori) Available to Children    7.5 Instructional Materials (Supplementary)          Available to Children    7.6 Condition of Materials    7.7 Organization, Order and Sequencing of Materials    7.8 Outdoor Environments    Self-Study Notebook Requirements         General Infant / Toddler Classroom Checklist         Non-Mobile Infants Classroom Checklist         Mobile Infants Classroom Checklist         Toddler Classroom Checklist         Early Childhood Classroom Checklist         Elementary I Classroom Checklist         Elementary II Classroom Checklist         Secondary I Classroom Checklist Standard VIII: Student Support Services and Extracurricular Activities    8.1 Policies Regarding Student Support Services    8.2 Policies Regarding Extracurricular Activities    Self-Study Notebook Requirements Standard IX: Advertising and Publications    9.1 Legal and Ethical Considerations    9.2 Advertisements    9.3 Publications    Self-Study Notebook Requirements GLOSSARY