Last Updated: August 2026

The 5-Year Benchmarks include:

  • Year 1 Status: Completed!

    (due 10/1/2023): NAS will submit a plan for the integration of their Cultural Standards and situate an Oversight board.

            Read: Year 1 Accreditation Report 

            Learn about our Cultural Oversight Board 

  • Year 2 Status: Completed!

    (due 10/6/2024): NAS will develop processes and procedures to integrate Cultural Standards into curriculum and across NAS. 

  • Year 3 Status: Completed!

(due Oct. 2025): Develop Assessment plans and generate assessment data. Develop succession plans and/or hiring protocols.

Year 4 Status: In progress                                                                                                                To be completed Oct. 2026: Revaluate/Reassess

  • Year 5

    To be completed Oct. 2027: Site visit to reaffirm and confirm remaining 5 years of accreditation