The Bartow County School System has been named a 2023 Cognia System of Distinction!
“This recognition is based on the results of Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process,” said Bartow County School System Superintendent Dr. Phillip Page. “We were just notified that with over 1,100 engagement reviews for accreditation completed in the 2022-2023 academic year, Cognia only recognized 25 schools and eight systems in 12 states and five countries with this distinct honor! Wow! There was extensive internal preparation for this review, and I am so proud of our school system’s commitment to learning, collaboration, and results.”
Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards in the areas of culture, leadership, engagement, and growth in learning. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school system is accredited, and that it is recognized across the nation as a school system that meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
Cognia provides an Index of Education Quality (IEQ) score as a measure of overall performance. With a maximum score of 400, the Bartow County School System received an IEQ score of 383.
“You and your team did the most complete self-study and detailed reporting of any that I have ever seen while working with Cognia,” said Dr. Erik Swanson, a Cognia regional accreditation evaluator. “I congratulate you on the work you are doing for learners.”
“The Bartow County School System is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning,” added Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia.
Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.