School Improvement through Accreditation: Examining Perspectives of School Employees

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This study aimed to explore the perspectives of school employees on school improvement achieved through accreditation. A descriptive-survey research design was used participated by 33 employees in one private higher education institution in the Philippines with Level 3 Reaccredited programs. Mean was utilized for data analysis. The results of the study reveal that the respondents strongly agree that participation in the accreditation process has led to school improvement in general with the highest mean on classroom instruction, professional development training for teachers, academic environment for students, and work environment for the faculty. In general, strong improvement was observed on factors of school improvement as a result of the school accreditation with the highest mean on professional development, curriculum development and study, and organizational effectiveness and long-term planning. Further, the respondents generally observe strong improvement on the aspects of school climate as a result of the school accreditation with the highest mean on school-community relations, disciplined environment, and attitude and culture. By maintaining the strengths revealed in this study, addressing weaker areas, and regularly monitoring progress, the school can ensure a high standard of education, foster a positive learning environment, and enhance overall stakeholder satisfaction.