RESOURCES : Forms

All forms are available in PDF format, unless otherwise noted. If you do not have the Adobe reader loaded on your computer to access these files, you can visit the Adobe web site to download it. Most forms will open in a new browser window.

General Registration Form - used by schools interested in becoming a member

General Registration Form (Word Document)

Dues & Fees Schedule - latest listing of dues and fees charged to member and non-member institutions

Application for Candidacy - please contact the Commission Office for access to the electronic version of the Candidacy Application form

Act 48 Forms - service on a visiting team and attendance at workshops makes Pennsylvania certified teachers eligible for Act 48 credit hours; use this form to request submission of your hours

Annual Profile - member schools are required to update their statistical information each year; you can login here to submit the data electronically

Application for Evaluation - in September the latest version of the Application for Evaluation is mailed to schools entering their self study year (i.e. the school year before the one in which an accreditation visit is scheduled); applications are only processed upon payment of the Evaluation Preparation Fee

Fact Sheet - provides the current statistical data on CSS and its member institutions.

First Request for Extension - member schools requesting a one year extension of their accreditation (a postponement of a visit for one year) must complete this form

Second Request for Extension - member schools with extreme circumstances may request a second extension. Requests for a second extension must be accompanied by a completed Assessment of Compliance with the Standards. This 31-page Word document may be downloaded.

Notice of Intent to Evaluate - a Word document version of the form member schools are sent with their Date Confirmation letter, for ease of editing.

AFG Commitment Form - member schools engaged in the Accreditation for Growth protocol should submit this form with at least two signatures early in the self study process

VTV Commitment Form - member schools engaged in the Validating the Vision protocol should submit this form with at least two signatures early in the self study process

Nomination Form - member schools are asked to nominate staff members who are willing and able to serve as visiting team members for the fall and spring teams of the next year; initial requests are mailed to school heads in late spring, but late submissions or updates to this interactive form are always welcome; a member login is required.

Team Chair Evaluation of Team Survey. Chairs of visiting teams are requested to complete this survey to evaluate their team experience and the contributions of the members of their team following the visit. This is a link to an online survey.

Team Members Evaluation of Team Experience Survey. Members of visiting teams are requested to complete this survey to evaluate their team experience following the visit. This is a link to an online survey.

School’s Evaluation of Team and Accreditation Experience. Heads of schools are requested to complete this survey of evaluate the support they received from CSS and the quality of the team visit and team report following the visit. This is a link to an online survey.

This page was last modified on 2/47/2008

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