AADP Accreditation Mark Usage & Compliance Policy

This policy governs authorized use of the AADP Accreditation designation, Accredited School Seal, and associated accreditation materials by institutions granted Active AADP School Accreditation.

Authorized Designation

Institutions granted Active accreditation may use the designation:

“AADP Accredited School”

The designation may be used within:

  • Institutional websites
  • Promotional materials
  • Print collateral
  • Digital publications
  • Student and graduate communications
  • Social media and marketing materials

Use of the designation is permitted only while accreditation remains Active and Annual School Membership requirements are maintained.

Accredited School Seal Usage

Active Accredited Schools may display the official AADP Accredited School Seal provided by AADP.

The Accredited School Seal:

  • May not be altered, modified, or recolored
  • May not be combined with other marks in a way that implies joint sponsorship or endorsement
  • Must follow provided branding and usage guidelines
  • Must accurately represent the institution’s current accreditation status

Unauthorized modification or misuse of the seal may require corrective action.

Representation of Accreditation

AADP School Accreditation represents professional accreditation within the AADP standards and credentialing framework.

Institutions may not:

  • Represent AADP accreditation as governmental, regional, or academic institutional accreditation
  • Imply endorsement beyond the scope of AADP standards
  • Continue representing themselves as accredited after status becomes Expired, Inactive, suspended, or revoked
  • Misrepresent accreditation status or scope

AADP accreditation is intended to support educational quality and professional alignment.

Material Change Requirements

Accredited institutions should notify AADP regarding significant organizational or program changes, including:

  • Institutional relocation
  • Ownership changes
  • School name changes
  • Major curriculum revisions
  • Delivery modality changes
  • Significant operational restructuring

Certain material changes may require additional review.

Lapse, Expiration & Revocation

Accreditation status may change due to:

  • Failure to maintain Annual School Membership
  • Material misrepresentation
  • Significant undisclosed institutional changes
  • Substantiated ethics concerns
  • Failure to comply with accreditation policies or standards

Upon expiration, suspension, or revocation:

  • Use of the AADP Accredited School designation must cease immediately
  • Accreditation marks and seals must be removed from institutional materials
  • Public directory status may be updated accordingly

Oversight

AADP School Accreditation standards and policies are established through Board-approved guidance and administrative procedures.

Review and accreditation administration may be conducted by authorized staff operating under established standards.

Accreditation Disclaimer

AADP School Accreditation is a professional accreditation designation issued by AADP and does not constitute governmental, regional, national, or academic accreditation.