Advancing the Quality of Education Worldwide:
The Unification of NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NSSE

We are pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Board of Directors of the Southern Association of Colleges and School Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) have voted to bring together NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and the National Study of School Evaluation (NSSE) into one strong and unified organization that will serve as a national leader for quality education.. 

With our shared mission of advancing the quality of education, we will work to enhance the three pillars of accreditation – high standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement - while providing a more unified and national voice for the profession on issues of educational quality.

This unification creates the world’s largest education community, representing over 23,000 public and private schools and districts in 30 states and 65 countries and serving over 15 million students.  Through our strong state presence and volunteer network, we will leverage our size and global network to deliver the powerful combination of accreditation, research, and school improvement in a customized way to every school and district we serve.

NCA CASI and SACS CASI will maintain their brand names so that schools will continue to enjoy the brand recognition of our respective accreditation seals, while gaining access to a broader network of schools and greater resources. 

We are excited about the potential that this unification will have to benefit districts, schools, and ultimately and most importantly students.