[December 2024] Intensive Accreditation Training

 

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE


IAT
 

 

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: 

  • An in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process, including key milestones 

  • An overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards, evidence, and the rating indicators 

  • How ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process 

  • Tips on how to get organized and manage the work 

  • How to prepare for the site visit 

 

Learn more about COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, and how to get started online. 

 

Schedule of 2024 COA Accreditation Trainings 

Feb. 5, 2024 

 

  • IAT – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET 
  • PQI – 1:30-4:30 p.m. (5:30-6:30 p.m. pilot consultation hour) 

 

April 1, 2024  

 

  • IAT – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET
  • PQI – 1:30-4:30 p.m.  ET

 

Oct. 20, 2024 (in-person)
SPARK Conference (Denver, CO) 

 

  • IAT – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT 
  • PQI – 1:00-4:00 p.m.  MT

 

Dec. 2, 2024  

 

  • IAT – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET
  • PQI – 1:30-4:30 p.m.  ET

 

Takeaways

  • An in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process, including key milestones 

  • An overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards, evidence, and the rating indicators 

  • How ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process 

  • Tips on how to get organized and manage the work 

  • How to prepare for the site visit 

 

Who Should Participate: 

IAT 

  • Organization primary contacts 

  • Senior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation 

  • Other staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process 

 

Presenter

Darrell Woodliff 

Director of Volunteer Engagement 

Social Current