Ashcreek Ranch Academy was recently recommended to the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) as a candidate for accreditation, the first hurdle in the process toward full accreditation. Mr. Rob Stillwell, a representative of the Utah State Office of Education accreditation committee, announced his positive findings to the staff at ARA after determining the school's accreditation readiness. Mr. Stillwell toured the school and after reviewing the completed document, Self Assessment of Readiness, noted that in spite of the school's recent opening, the staff had made notable progress toward becoming accredited. Accreditation is granted through the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) after meeting nationally established criteria by AdvancED in the document.
Part of the goals established by the school staff is to develop a standalone curriculum that will meet the NWAC accreditation criteria. Further, the school is committed to The ARA mission statement to be passionately committed to teach students self awareness, to be accountable for personal choices, and to make thoughtful decisions.
"With Joint Commission accreditation completed, NATSAP Membership, and now being recommended for full academic accreditation, we are making a significant investment in the quality of our day-to-day program from the top down," says Tammy Behrmann, Executive Director. "Achieving full academic accreditation, for our organization, is a major step toward maintaining excellence and continually improving the care we provide."
Ashcreek Ranch Academyprovides services to adolescent boys between the ages of 14 and 18 years who have issues with Substance Use/Abuse, Attachment disorder, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger Management, Academic Problems, and Parent/Child Conflicts.