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ProLiteracy America is the only body that accredits local adult education and literacy organizations in the United States. Accreditation raises the credibility-and enhances the visibility-of literacy organizations as members of their communities and as effective participants in the greater adult education system.
Accreditation is currently available to organizations that provide literacy instruction primarily through the use of volunteers. The accreditation process gives local organizations a structured approach to planning and evaluation based on nationally-recognized standards. Accreditation helps local literacy providers sharpen their focus on outcomes and performance measures, thus improving the quality of their services and the success of their programs.
Accreditation is an optional service that is one of many
benefits available to ProLiteracy America group members. For
more information about membership, click
here.
To download a brochure about accreditation, the actual accreditation standards, or a description of the process, use the links at the bottom of this page.
Members that apply for accreditation don't have to wait until
the process is completed to benefit; ProLiteracy's Accreditation
spurs positive organizational improvements almost as soon
as the process begins.
Accreditation, which is renewable every four years, is based on a continuous improvement model. The renewal process enables previously accredited groups to take their organizations "to the next level" in terms of program improvement and value to their community.
 "Our
organization became accredited in 2000. Since that time we
have worked not only to maintain but also to improve the practices
this important process helped us establish. Successfully renewing
our status as an accredited ProLiteracy member is now a board-approved
policy of the Adult Literacy League that has materially strengthened
all aspects of program service and organizational management.
Accreditation is not only a tool for making successful program
improvements, or needed corrections, but also a means by which
quality and success can be affirmed. This is important to
volunteers, students, board, and staff, and also noticed equally
by funders and community partners. Everyone likes to support
a successful organization, and accreditation is the best means
available for any member to establish an imprimatur of excellence."
- Joyce Whidden, Adult Literacy League, Orlando, FL
Please e-mail your questions to ProLiteracy at accreditation@proliteracy.org, or call Mark Cass, accreditation coordinator, at (315) 422-9121 ext. 313.
Downloads (PDF)
 Accreditation Brochure
Accreditation Standards
Steps to Accreditation
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