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Educators are passionate about providing opportunities for all students to thrive. As educators ourselves, we share that passion. That’s why we connect professionals around the world in a community that learns, grows, and improves—together.

Enhance leadership, professional practice, and learning with proven solutions and support that accelerate your results. We’ll partner with you every step of the way. 

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The Cognia Global Commission
The Cognia Global Commission
The Cognia Global Commission grants accreditation and certification for all institutions and systems within their authority. Read about the commission board members and their ...
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Leader Chat: Board Governance and Leadership Implications with AJ Crabill
Leader Chat: Board Governance and Leadership Implications with AJ Crabill
AJ Crabill is likely one of the most knowledgeable leaders on School Board Governance you can find. As you will hear Jeff ...
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New Standards for 2022
Performance Standards
Performance standards taking effect in 2022–23 embrace today’s challenges and set a vision for quality education in our times. In spring 2021, ...
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What is Cognia?

We are a global network of enthusiastic educators here to help you strengthen your schools. Our holistic approach to continuous improvement encompasses accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services. Like you, we want all students to have the opportunities that knowledge brings. Are you ready to lead your education community to new levels?

Your success is our mission

Cognia is a forward thinking nonprofit organization laser-focused on improving educational opportunities for all learners. When you work with us, you can expect:

Unmatched expertise to help you achieve visionary goals

Fresh perspective to help you link student and school performance

A global network of educators dedicated to your priorities

Services and solutions backed by well-regarded research

Why Cognia?

Stories that Matter

Districts and schools around the country and the world use Cognia solutions to help all learners realize their potential. Read their stories.

The Role of Accountability Systems and Regional Accreditation in Improving K–12 Education
Stories that Matter

The Role of Accountability Systems and Regional Accreditation in Improving K–12 Education

In the United States, nearly 55 million students are enrolled each year in K–12 schools. How can we be sure that every student receives the best education possible?
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Alabama’s Holistic Approach to School Improvement
Stories that Matter

Alabama’s Holistic Approach to School Improvement

How data and observation tools built for education help inform decision-making
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The Future of Educational Assessment
Stories that Matter

The Future of Educational Assessment

Expanding the impact of classroom assessment practices on student learning
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Liberty Public Schools: Data-Guided Progress
Stories that Matter

Liberty Public Schools: Data-Guided Progress

Liberty, MO
A northeast suburb of Kansas City, MO, Liberty Public Schools (LPS) used the Cognia accreditation process to improve its data gathering and analysis process. The collected data helped to inform the district’s strategic plan and its guiding documents: LPS’ Vivid Vision and graduate profile.
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Mayar International Schools: Nurturing Excellence
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Mayar International Schools: Nurturing Excellence

Amman, Jordan
Mayar International Schools (MIS), located in Amman, Jordan, pursued Cognia’s accreditation process to continue and enhance its record of excellence. As a result, MIS increased educator capacity, boosted its credibility, provided a common understanding of standards, and improved classroom environment.
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It Matters: 347,248 Student Voices About Engagement in School
Stories that Matter

It Matters: 347,248 Student Voices About Engagement in School

Volume 1
How are students feeling about their learning and school? Data from Cognia’s Student Engagement Survey reveal actionable insights.
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Montgomery Public Schools: Steady improvements
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Montgomery Public Schools: Steady improvements

Montgomery, AL
Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, Alabama, used Cognia’s analysis of its underlying issues and continuing guidance to overcome a range of challenges, restoring the faith of both the state board of education and the local community.
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Moscow School District: Building on Strength
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Moscow School District: Building on Strength

Moscow, ID
By addressing areas for improvement through Cognia’s rigorous accreditation process, the Moscow School District in Moscow, Idaho, boosted academic performance and even helped students withstand the disengaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MyVoice: Activating the Power of School Culture Through Teacher Voice and Agency
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MyVoice: Activating the Power of School Culture Through Teacher Voice and Agency

Cultivate a healthy school culture to support teachers
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Allendale County Schools: Rising Out of the Bottom 5%
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Allendale County Schools: Rising Out of the Bottom 5%

Fairfax, SC
With critical support and focused improvement priorities identified after a diagnostic review by Cognia, Allendale County Schools in Fairfax, South Carolina, went from being a low-performing district to making unparalleled progress in its improvement initiatives.
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Redefining the Measurement of Early Childhood Program Quality and Child Outcomes
Stories that Matter

Redefining the Measurement of Early Childhood Program Quality and Child Outcomes

A new approach can establish and measure consistent indicators of quality, to improve schooling for young learners
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Farmington Schools: Continuous improvement practices drive a common sense of purpose
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Farmington Schools: Continuous improvement practices drive a common sense of purpose

Farmington, NM
A New Mexico district uses continuous improvement practices and insights from Cognia Accreditation Engagement Reviews and Assessment Services to hone its focus on instructional leadership development and student engagement.
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Fleming County Schools: A district in rural Kentucky moves from turnaround to transformation
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Fleming County Schools: A district in rural Kentucky moves from turnaround to transformation

Fleming County, KY
How do underperforming schools turn around and improve? With deliberate analysis and action. Using Cognia's Diagnostic Review process, Fleming County (KY) Public Schools went from being one of the state’s lowest-performing districts to one of its most successful—a Distinguished District—in just three years.
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Westminster Public Schools: A suburban district innovates and improves to avoid state intervention
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Westminster Public Schools: A suburban district innovates and improves to avoid state intervention

Westminster, CO
A pioneering district in suburban Denver went from turnaround status to success story by partnering with Cognia. Using innovations in individualized learning and continuous improvement, Westminster schools saw dramatic results and avoided state takeover.
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Boston Public Schools: Improving student learning through formative assessment
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Boston Public Schools: Improving student learning through formative assessment

Boston, MA
Boston district leaders turned to Cognia when they needed a set of common assessments that could support different curricula and pacing in place within grades.
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Meeting the Promise of Continuous Improvement
Stories that Matter

Meeting the Promise of Continuous Improvement

Insights from the AdvancED Continuous Improvement System and Observations of Effective Schools
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Accreditation & Certification

Accreditation & Certification

Give your school the recognition and reputation you’ve earned for your commitment to high standards
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Assessment

Assessment

Get meaningful data to inform decision making throughout your balanced assessment system
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Professional Learning

Professional Learning

Elevate your practice and expand your team’s capacity through targeted learning opportunities
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Improvement Solutions

Improvement Solutions

Work directly with Cognia experts to pinpoint your needs and create initiatives with impact
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Education institutions worldwide look to Cognia for proven practices, insightful research, and strategies for the future.

A path to achievement

Our expertise spans a wide range of educational issues. But when it comes to what’s most important in your school or region, you’re the authority. That’s why we partner with you to help reach your goals.

State leaders can assess and improve schools with confidence.

States across the nation have worked with us on accountability, improvement, or assessment goals.

District decision makers generate momentum for improvement.

As a decision maker or a seasoned educator in an actively improving district, you need to know where your schools stand to accomplish real change. Cognia experts provide guidance  to make sustainable and measurable impact.

School leaders gain clarity and build on recognized strengths.

Get a streamlined, efficient, and expert perspective on what really works in education—and a clear view into what’s working in your schools. Engage in a process that allows your institution to earn a mark of excellence recognized worldwide.

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