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The Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation Program was adopted by the Florida
Bishops during the 1970-1971 school year. This program, developed by the state diocesan
educational leaders in consultation with school pastors and principals, is now in
its fifth revision and has been approved for use in the Catholic schools by the
Florida Bishops.
The standards of this accreditation program are derived from sound educational research
and influenced by Catholic educational philosophy, which integrates faith and values
with life and learning. These standards assist schools in working through a dynamic
self-evaluation process which promotes accountability and ongoing excellence. Further,
these standards, by serving as a basis to ensure quality in the schools, justify
the faith that parents and others have placed in them.
Catholic schools educate and contribute to the formation of a healthy and morally
sound lifestyle. They are a tool for evangelization and have a reputation for quality
education, discipline in the classroom, and transmission of Catholic values. The
Florida Catholic Conferennce Accreditation program is designed to enhance all of
these areas.
Since its beginning more than three decades ago, this accreditation program has
ushered in many positive changes and has ensured the continuation in improvement
of Catholic schools in Florida. We are indeed thankful for and period of the dedicated
pastors, administrators, teachers, and others who have made this possible. Their
efforts are a blessing to this program and to the children in Catholic schools in
Florida. Most Reverend John C. Favalora, D.D. Metropolitan Archbishop of the Province
of Miami President, the Florida Catholic Conference
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