We are delighted to announce that during the fall months four member schools completed their process of accreditation [which ones?] and ten other schools submitted interim reports on their seven year, or, in some cases, ten year accreditation process. Accreditation gives independent schools a "seal of approval" for their quality, integrity, and excellence. In all, twenty-eight experienced teachers from independent schools, including Waldorf schools, volunteered their time to ensure the caliber of our schools by participating in the accreditation process. Accreditation provides a fine example of our "Strength through Collaboration."