Brief Introduction to USA Accrediting Agencies for Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education

Primary and Secondary Schools:
• AdvancED/Cognia: It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides accreditation and continuous improvement services for primary and secondary schools across the United States and internationally.
• Global Education Accrediting Commission (GEAC): GEAC is an independent accrediting agency that offers accreditation to private and independent primary and secondary schools.
• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI): AMI provides accreditation for Montessori schools that adhere to the principles and practices established by Maria Montessori.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): ACSI accredits Christian schools that meet specific standards of educational quality and Christian philosophy.
• Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE): AISNE accredits independent schools in the New England region that meet their standards for educational quality and ethical practices.
• Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS): ISACS provides accreditation for independent schools in the central states region based on their adherence to rigorous standards.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA): MSA accredits schools in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including primary and secondary schools.
• Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSCESS): MSCESS is a division of MSA that specifically accredits elementary and secondary schools.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): NAIS is a membership organization that provides accreditation services for independent schools across the United States.
• Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS): ACIS accredits independent schools in Colorado based on a set of standards and criteria.
• California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS/CA): CAIS/CA accredits independent schools in California that meet their standards for educational excellence.
• Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS/CT): CAIS/CT provides accreditation for independent schools in Connecticut based on their compliance with established standards.
• Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS is a membership organization that offers accreditation for international schools worldwide, including primary and secondary schools.
• Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS): FCIS accredits independent schools in Florida based on their adherence to established standards.
• Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS): HAIS provides accreditation for independent schools in Hawaii that meet their standards of educational quality.
• New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS): NJAIS accredits independent schools in New Jersey based on their adherence to rigorous standards.
• New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS): NYSAIS accredits independent schools in New York State that meet their standards for educational excellence.
• Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS): PAIS provides accreditation for independent schools in Pennsylvania based on their compliance with established standards.
• Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS): VAIS accredits independent schools in Virginia that meet their standards for educational quality.
• Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS): ISACS provides accreditation for independent schools in the central states region based on their adherence to rigorous standards.
• Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS): ISAS accredits independent schools in the southwestern region of the United States based on their compliance with established standards.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC): NEASC provides accreditation for schools in the New England region, including primary and secondary schools.
• Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS): NWAIS accredits independent schools in the northwestern region of the United States based on their adherence to rigorous standards.
• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS): SAIS accredits independent schools in the southern region of the United States based on their compliance with established standards.
• Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES): SAES provides accreditation for Episcopal schools in the southwestern region of the United States.
• The Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS): AIMS accredits independent schools in Maryland and Washington, D.C., based on their adherence to rigorous standards.
• National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA): NCPSA is an association that represents accrediting agencies for private schools, and it provides guidance and standards for private school accreditation.
• Accreditation International (AI): AI provides accreditation services for private schools and non-public educational institutions.
• Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools: This association accredits Seventh-day Adventist schools based on their adherence to the principles and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC): AIAASC accredits private schools and colleges based on their compliance with established standards.
• American Montessori Society (AMS): AMS provides accreditation for Montessori schools that meet their standards of educational quality and Montessori philosophy.
• Array Global Accreditation: Array Global offers accreditation for a wide range of educational institutions, including private schools, based on their adherence to established standards.
• Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS): ACTS accredits Christian schools and provides support to Christian educators.
• Association of Classical Christian Schools: This association accredits classical Christian schools that follow a classical education model and Christian principles.

Higher Education:
• Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC): The ACCJC accredits community colleges and other two-year institutions in the Western region of the United States.
• Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS): ACICS accredits private postsecondary institutions that offer career-oriented programs.
• Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools (AARTS): AARTS accredits rabbinical and Talmudic schools that provide advanced education in Jewish studies.
• Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE): ABHE provides accreditation for Bible colleges and other institutions that offer programs in biblical and theological studies.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE): COE accredits postsecondary vocational institutions that offer career and technical education programs.
• Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC): DEAC accredits distance education institutions that offer online and distance learning programs.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC): HLC accredits colleges and universities in the central United States.
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE): MSCHE accredits colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
• New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE): NECHE accredits colleges and universities in New England.
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU): NWCCU accredits colleges and universities in the Northwestern region of the United States.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC): SACSCOC accredits colleges and universities in the Southern region of the United States.
• Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS): TRACS accredits Christian colleges and universities that uphold a Christian worldview.
• WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC): WSCUC accredits colleges and universities in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): ACEN accredits nursing education programs, including practical nursing, diploma, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs.
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): ACBSP accredits business programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate levels.
• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE): COAMFTE accredits graduate programs in marriage and family therapy.
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP): CACREP accredits graduate programs in counseling and related fields.
• Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH): CEPH accredits schools of public health and public health programs.
• Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET: ABET accredits programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
• National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB): NAAB accredits professional degree programs in architecture.

These are just a few examples of accrediting agencies for primary, secondary, and higher education in the United States. There are many other regional, specialized, and program-specific accrediting agencies that ensure educational institutions meet specific standards of quality and provide students with a rigorous and valuable education.