Wisconsin Virtual Academy Earns Accreditation From Cognia
Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a virtual tuition-free public school, has earned accreditation from Cognia, showcasing its commitment to educational excellence. The accreditation recognizes WIVA's high-quality instruction, personalized programs, and focus on student preparation for post-school life. By meeting rigorous standards set by Cognia, WIVA demonstrates its dedication to delivering top-tier education to students across Wisconsin. The school offers various programs, including dual enrollment, AP courses, credit recovery, and AVID college readiness programs.
Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) earned accreditation from Cognia, a mark of quality for the school, showcasing commitment to excellence and high standards.
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WIVA’s K-12 programs recognized by national nonprofit for meeting rigorous standards, showcasing commitment to educational excellence
“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Wisconsin Virtual Academy a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Dr. Sara Cutler, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Virtual Academies, including WIVA. “It demonstrates our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback and our desire to deliver the highest quality education to our students, coming to all from every corner of our state.”
WIVA draws on decades of experience in online education, offering personalized and high-quality instruction that meets state standards. The school is keenly focused on preparing students across
“Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish,” said Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia. “Wisconsin Virtual Academy is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”
To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district must also implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain accreditation for a six-year term.
Cognia, formerly AdvancED, recognizes districts across the nation that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, effective leadership and equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners.
For more information about WIVA and the programs it offers students, please visit https://wiva.k12.com/.
About Wisconsin Virtual Academy
Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a charter school authorized by the
About Cognia
Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in 90 countries, our 40,000 institutions serve and support nearly 17 million students and 800 thousand educators every day. Cognia serves as a trusted partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more at cognia.org.
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FAQ
<p>What accreditation has Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) earned?</p>
WIVA has earned accreditation from Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and educational service providers.
<p>What programs does WIVA offer to students?</p>
WIVA offers various programs, including dual enrollment, AP courses, credit recovery, and AVID college readiness programs, focusing on student preparation for post-school life.
<p>How long is the accreditation term for schools in good standing with Cognia?</p>
Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term with Cognia.
