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Self Study Report
Preparation and submission of the Self Study Report (SSR) is a requirement for an education program prior to an accreditation review. It is due five months prior to the onsite visit. Most education programs report that they require approximately a year to compile and format the information required for submission.
The main purpose of the SSR is to provide an opportunity for the education program to:
Submission of the SSR must also include required forms and documentation described in the Self Study Report Forms.
The main purpose of the SSR is to provide an opportunity for the education program to:
- provide evidence about the program's compliance with
accreditation standards, - systematically review the program and assess its outcomes,
- identify areas of strength, and
- identify areas where strategies may need to be developed to improve or maintain program quality.
Submission of the SSR must also include required forms and documentation described in the Self Study Report Forms.
Resources for Download
- 2023 Accreditation Standards
- 2023 Program Accreditation Handbook (Coming Soon!)
- 2023 Self Study Report Forms
- 2012 rev. 2018 Accreditation Standards
- 2012 rev. 2018 Program Accreditation Handbook
- 2012 rev. 2018 Self Study Report Forms
- Fact Sheet: Self Study Report Form (SSR-6 OTA & PTA) 2020-2021 Pilot
- Guide to Formatting the SSR
- Sample Self Study Report
- GUIDE-10 General Tips for Preparing an SSR
- Video: 5 Tips for Selecting Evidence for the Self Study Report
