Credential Cohort: Renewal Presentations

After applying in the fall, schools that meet the Credential Criteria are invited to join the Credential Cohort.

Schools seeking to renew their Credential will host a three-hour Renewal Presentation to share their story of impact in Three Dimensions

What do I need to know about the Renewal Presentation?

The purpose of the Credential Presentation is to gain an authentic understanding of the school’s journey as a credentialed school, current context, and next steps in continuous improvement.

  • Allow 3 hours for your renewal presentation, including time set aside for participant discussion & focus groups

  • EL Education will collaboratively schedule the presentations with the school between January and May 2024

  • EL Education will provide suggested guidance in order to focus on implementation and impact of the EL model

  • EL Education will provide written affirming and constructive feedback within three weeks of the presentation

  • Your written application can serve as an outline for your renewal presentation

Renew an Existing Credential

It was such a great experience for our team to engage in this process. It gave us an opportunity to not only showcase what we do but reflect and take pride in it. It also created space to think about the next steps we will dive deeper into during our end-of-year meeting.
— Cara DeAngelo, Principal, Marsh Avenue Elementary School (MAELS)

What is the Timeline for Renewal?

Who should Apply to Renew?

All schools that have been Credentialed for three years or more are eligible to apply to renew their Credential. The Credential expires after five years. Schools that earned their last Credential in 2020 or earlier should plan to apply this cycle.

If you Credential expires in 2025 or earlier, you must be in communication with the Credential team about your school’s anticipated renewal timeline.

See when your school’s Credential expires here.