Child Welfare League of America

Preconference Institutes

Saturday, February 24
8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

P1 Council on Accreditation (COA)- Introduction to the 8th Edition Standards (INTRO)

Separate registration required

INTRO gives a comprehensive overview of the new administrative and management standards and the administrative service delivery standards. Training includes
  • an overview of the philosophy, organization, and format of the new standards;
  • a description of the new standard initiatives, including new tools, charts, forms, and questionnaires;
  • an overview of the content of new standards with an emphasis on achieving successful comprehension and implementation;
  • a description of how to understand and utilize the tables of evidence designed for each standard; and
  • a review of the accreditation process customized to meet the unique needs of organizations new to the process and those already accredited.
Participants will receive
  • a copy of the new COA administrative and management standards, administrative service delivery standards, and few selected new service standards; and
  • a training workbook containing tools, instruments, and other materials designed to assist organizations in the planning and assessment of organizational readiness.
The cost for this training is $300.
Please contact Ryan McGuire at 212/797-3000 x258 or rmcguire@coanet.org to register.




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