Overview of the Paper Review process What happens

Overview of the Paper Review process What happens?

Three copies – where does my Self. Study go? The program director has sent three copies of their program’s Self Study to the NAACLS office. - One at the NAACLS office - One to the “First Reader” - One to the “Second Reader”

Who are these reviewers? - They are volunteers - They are members of the PARC - Members of PARC are elected by the NAACLS Board of Directors - Experienced in education, the profession, and educational review - “First” and “Second” readers - Timelines

What do the Paper Reviewers do? The paper reviewer is charged with the review of the Self Study, ensuring that the Self-Study adequately demonstrates the program's compliance with the Standards

What do the Paper Reviewers do? The paper reviewer is charged with the review of the Self Study, ensuring that the Self-Study adequately demonstrates the program's compliance with the Standards - Review the submitted narrative and documentation - Note missing information - Report on adequacy - Complete the report

The paper reviewer ensures that the Self-Study adequately demonstrates compliance.

What happens with the Paper Review Report? - Received by the NAACLS office - Sent to the program director. - NAACLS staff will request a response to ensure that it was received in good condition. - The due date for the programs’ response to the paper review report. - This response is REQUIRED for approved programs.

Review Who does the Paper Review? • A review committee assigned by the CEO of NAACLS. • Doctor NAACLS • A review committee elected by the NAACLS Board of Directors • NAACLS Staff What can it mean if an item is marked “No”? • The reviewer could not find enough information to determine if the Standard was met • The reviewer found that the Standard was not met • The reviewer was unsure if the Standard was met • All of the above