What is LEAP Endorsement Certification?
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An endorsement is an overall school review program that reviews the educational quality, administration and overall functioning of an institution or program.
Furthermore, endorsement assures that an institution operates on a sound financial basis, has approved programs of study, qualified instructors, adequate facilities and equipment, ethical recruitment and admission policies, engages in continual improvement through self-evaluation and planning, and promotes its programs truthfully.
LEAP, as a private entity, endorses and issues quality assurance certificates to schools (K-12) after meeting LEAP standards. LEAP endorsement and certification is a ‘symbol of trust’ instilled in education by all the stakeholders involved. Interested schools complete the self-study process to earn the certificate as an assurance of their quality. Thereafter, our LEAP experts review schools to issue a quality certificate.
LEAP Endorsement and Certification Process
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of assurance does LEAP Endorsement Certification provide?
LEAP’s Endorsement Certification is a mark of quality and trust between all stakeholders. Our experts evaluate through a rigorous self-study process to meet LEAP’s international-level benchmarks to assess every aspect of a school. The LEAP Endorsement Certificate is a symbol of a school meeting these requirements along with a commitment to education and continuous improvement.
How is LEAP Endorsement Certification different from other education accreditations or certifications?
LEAP Endorsement Certification is tailored to the Indian education system and practices while also maintaining broad international standards. The LEAP Benchmarks and Approaches have been researched and developed from a range of programs to suit the Indian context. LEAP’s Benchmarks and Approaches are compatible with all Indian Boards of Education as they place an emphasis on all aspects of the school while keeping high-quality learning at the heart of the process.
How is the quality of the LEAP Endorsement Certification protocol validated?
LEAP is an independent organization made up of practicing education professionals who have years of experience of evaluating schools. Our team of experts are committed to LEAP’s values RISE and SHINE (respect, integrity, success, excellence, helpfulness, nurturing). In the near future, LEAP is also looking at gaining accreditation from an overarching international professional association of accreditors.
Does the Indian government recognize LEAP Endorsement Certification?
At the moment, the Indian government does not formally recognize the LEAP Endorsement Certification.
Our school is already accredited by another organization. What is the added value of an additional accreditation through LEAP?
LEAP’s unique and comprehensive process of a self-study, reflection, action plan and endorsement visit offers the school a structure to identify areas of strength and growth to help reach the next level in each school’s journey. The purpose of the framework is to improve learning and teaching as well as other operational aspects of each school.
What can successful schools expect to gain from the Endorsement Certification process?
The LEAP Endorsement Certification process is data-driven which not only measures success but also keeps your school on track for further improvement. As this process is driven by collaborative reflection, schools can expect further improvement at every part of LEAP’s Endorsement Certification process. Overseen by LEAP experts who coach, mentor and advise throughout this process, the entire learning community engages in your quest to become a better school. All stakeholders will learn through the process with measurable outcomes as the goal.
How will a LEAP Endorsement Certification team match the needs of the school?
LEAP understands that each school has a unique context and caters to particular students, parents and teachers. LEAP follows a particular framework that can be applied to any school setting to help move schools forward and towards improved outcomes. By using the Benchmarks and Approaches, LEAP helps schools identify strengths and challenges. LEAP consultants help guide schools by bridging the identified gaps through this process in order to maintain quality and best meet their particular needs.
How is LEAP Endorsement Certification awarded?
The school will complete the self-study process which will be guided by LEAP consultants. Following this, the LEAP evaluator team will visit the school to interact with all stakeholders and collect further evidence. The LEAP evaluator team will write a report and submit all evidence to LEAP for review and verification. LEAP will make a final decision regarding the Endorsement Certification. For further details about this process, visit our LEAP Endorsement Certification page at https://leapforedu.com/leap-endorsement-certification/
Who makes decisions regarding LEAP Endorsement Certification?
The LEAP evaluators visit the school and submit their final report with evidence. The reports are reviewed and LEAP committee members make a final decision regarding Endorsement Certification.