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Tempe Union pursues systems-level Cognia accreditation; staff outlines data and deadline for submission
Summary
Teaching-and-learning staff told the board the district is seeking systems accreditation from Cognia to evaluate districtwide effectiveness across 30 standards. The district completed a candidacy review and a site visit at Marcos Niza; staff must submit 11 narratives and three years of evidence to Cognia by Jan. 15, 2026.
Teaching-and-learning staff presented a progress update on Tempe Union High School District's application to move from individual-school Cognia accreditations to a systems-level accreditation that evaluates the district as a whole.
The presenter, identified in the meeting as Dr. Lehi from Teaching and Learning, said the systems approach will allow the district to assess whether components of the district's framework "work well together for all students" and to use system-level data to set district goals.…
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