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Accreditation and Certification

The accreditation process holds you accountable for improvement and for having a growth mindset for your school and organization. It forces you to ask: How are we going to improve all aspects of our work to better serve students today as well as tomorrow?

 

PDS works with Cognia to provide seamless educational consulting on all aspects of your accreditation journey. Cognia accreditation and certification are like no others.

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OnSIS SUBMISSIONS

Not something you’re familiar with or tired of the frustration of dealing with OnSIS? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Let us take this bureaucratic headache away from you.

  • MOE required, online data submission 3 times a year

  • Private and Independent schools can be penalized or closed if they fail to submit this information

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IB CERTIFICATION

Looking to become a part of this widely respected global programme? We can help with that! The International Baccalaureate Programme has been a leader in the field of education for over 45 years, with schools operating all over the world. Becoming an authorized IB school requires commitment and an understanding of the IB philosophy; we have the experience and knowledge to help guide you through this process.

  • IB timelines and guided applications

  • Development of policies and procedures

  • Unit planners and assessment practices

  • Staff training

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STEAM CERTIFICATION

Do you emphasize preparing your students for success in the 21st century?  Are you looking to foster enthusiasm and passion for the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics in your students? AdvancED / Cognia STEM Certification can provide your school the opportunity to stand out in the field of STEAM programming; and we can help guide your school through this process.

  • Timelines for Applications

  • Diagnostics Review

  • Analysis of School Evidence

  • Continuous Review of Programming Process

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