Berkshire Country Day School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This fall, at the request of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools and following up on the comprehensive five-year self-evaluation and special progress report that was submitted last year, we sent NEASC a special report about the state of the school, our new long-range strategic plan and the detailed matrix showing the assignment of this year’s initiatives, and a copy of this year’s balanced budget. Last week, I received the following letter from William Bennett, Director of the Commission:
Dear Paul:
“The Commission on Independent Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges met on November 16-17, 2009. At that meeting, the special progress report submitted by Berkshire Country Day School was reviewed. Your report was accepted with thanks.
The Commission commends the school for its comprehensive long-range strategic plan which will serve to guide Berkshire Country Day School in its quest for continued improvement.
Other than routine annual reports, your next major responsibility regarding accreditation will be your decennial evaluation visit scheduled for 2013.
I wish to express my own personal congratulations to you for a job well done. Much has happened since your accreditation visit and you and your staff should be complimented.”
Sincerely,
Bill Bennett, Director of the Commission
Kudos to BCD and you, Paul. Congrats!!
Congratulations Paul! Thanks to you, the board, administration, and all who worked hard on the strategic plan and balancing the budget, this was a job extremely well done.
Congratulations to the entire school community, as accreditation is truly a comprehensive assessment of the school. NEASC is the gold standard of accreditation associations in New England, and worldwide. As a parent, being accredited by NEASC is a huge stamp of approval, and lets me know that BCD is doing a world-class effort. Thank you.
Kudos to Paul for his leadership and steady hand.
This is a great achievement for BCD and for all who worked on it. AS the parent of a new student this year, I know that this will have a major impact on BCD’s credibility in the education community at large. A very big CONGRATULATIONS are in order for all who made this happen.