Description and History
Founded in 1895, NCA CASI accredits over 8.500 public and private schools
in 19 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Department of Defense Schools.
Map of the Region
Learn which states are in the NCA CASI region.
Vision, Mission and Values
The NCA CASI Vision, Mission and Values Statement.
Unification with SACS CASI and NSSE
In April of 2006, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation
and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), and National
Study of School Evaluation (NSSE), came together to form one strong and unified
organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education through accreditation,
research, and professional services.
CITA (Council on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation)
NCA CASI is a member of the CITA Alliance and manages CITA for the US accrediting organizations that are CITA members. Learn more about NCA's relationship with CITA.
NCA CASI Annual Report