Principal Bell noted that all aspects of the school will be evaluated during the self-study including the areas of Mission and Expectations for Student Learning, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment of Student Learning, Leadership and Organization, School Resources for Learning and Community Resources for Learning.

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges is a voluntary membership organization of more than 2000 public schools, colleges and universities, independent schools, and vocational/technical and career institutions. Approximately 650 public schools, including Dexter Regional High School, throughout New England are currently accredited through the Association’s Commission on Public Secondary Schools.

Schools are evaluated for accreditation every ten years. Dexter Regional High School was last accredited in 2000. The Commission works with individual schools to improve the quality of their programs at all levels through a process of self-study, evaluation, and follow-up activities.