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Norwich preschool readies for NIACC accreditation visit; screenings and parent survey underway
Summary
District preschool staff announced a NIACC accreditation window of May 26–June 13, preschool screenings and a parent survey with a 27% response rate. Administrators said staff prepared classrooms and scheduled a final screening date of May 15.
Norwich — Norwich School District preschool staff told the board they have a 15‑day window for a NIACC accreditation visit from May 26 through June 13, with the district to be notified of a 24‑hour window before the actual team arrives. Preschool coordinators said they have conducted screenings and prepared classrooms in advance of the review.
Why it matters: Accreditation reviews assess program quality and affect preschool program eligibility, state recognition and potential funding or partnership opportunities.
District staff reported that preschool screenings occurred May 1 and May 8 and the final screening is scheduled May 15; to date the team has screened 23 children and expected six more on the last screening date. The NIACC parent survey has been distributed; staff reported a 27% family completion rate and encouraged more responses to inform continuous improvement. The district said the preschool team has been working all year to prepare for the visit and that administrators performed classroom checklists to help teachers ready their spaces.
Discussion vs. decisions: The report was informational; no formal action was taken. District staff asked parents to complete the NIACC survey and said they will notify families of final screening outcomes after the accreditation process completes.
