Credential Site Visits
After applying for a new credential the fall, eligible schools are invited to host a two-day site visit in the spring.
Site Visit Resources
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This site visit planning guidance document is your one-stop shop for planning a site visit.
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Review this sample schedule from the planning guidance to see what a site visit schedule might look like.
What do I need to know about the Site Visit?
Allow 2 days for the site visit. The credential team will conclude our visit by 2pm on Day 2.
No decision is shared at your site visit or renewal presentation. The team shares highlights and appreciations only.
After the site visit, receive a written decision letter naming strengths and areas of growth in each dimension.
In any case, EL Education will provide and ongoing support for continuous improvement work.
How will the credential team understand the ways your school is achieving impact in Three Dimensions during the site visit?
Classrooms
Student behaviors
Deeper Instruction
Equitable instruction and learning experiences
Crew
Habits of Character
Structure and Culture of Crew
Common Spaces
Attributes of HQW
Displays that showcase your school’s mission/vision and students
Focus Groups
Understanding stakeholder experiences and impact in Three Dimensions: Teachers, Leaders, Students, Family, Caregivers
Why Pursue A New Credential?
Harness the power of the Credentialed School Community.
Celebrate your community’s genius.
“The EL Education credentialing process allowed our school to reaffirm and realign around the Three Dimensions of Student Achievement. It was a process that provided us with an opportunity to receive feedback that not only celebrated the success of the school and our students, but also an expanded opportunity for conversations that encouraged continuous professional growth, reflection, and students’ active participation in their own learning. The credentialing process has refocused our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering a conducive learning environment that focuses on real-world learning, character development, and high-quality student work.”
“We got what I hoped out of the credentialing process - the ability to celebrate where we are, to re-inspire ourselves to the vision, and to refresh ourselves for the continued journey toward our goals.”

