Standards & Eligibility

Standards & Eligibility

Eligibility for Accreditation

AADP Professional Program Accreditation is available to educational programs that demonstrate alignment with AADP professional standards and instructional integrity. Recognition standards are designed to ensure consistency, educational integrity, and ethical alignment across recognized institutions.

Programs seeking accreditation must:

  • Deliver structured curriculum aligned with professional preparation standards

  • Maintain defined instructional scope and documented learning objectives

  • Provide verifiable instructional leadership qualifications

  • Demonstrate operational governance and program oversight

Curriculum Standards

Programs must submit:

  • Curriculum outline and course descriptions

  • Instructional hour breakdown

  • Learning objectives

  • Assessment methodology

Curriculum is evaluated for professional alignment within the AADP credentialing framework.

Instructional Leadership Qualifications

Programs must provide:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) of primary instructional leadership

  • Documentation of professional credentials

  • Evidence of subject-matter expertise

  • Experience relevant to instructional content

Instructional leadership review ensures program integrity and professional competence.

Governance & Administrative Integrity

Programs must demonstrate:

  • Defined program oversight structure

  • Ethical operational standards

  • Student documentation practices

  • Record retention processes

Administrative review supports lifecycle compliance and verification consistency.

Accreditation Lifecycle

Accreditation is granted for a five-year term.

During this period:

  • Annual dues maintain accreditation status

  • Year 1 compliance review confirms continued alignment

  • Year 3 compliance review reassesses standards adherence

  • Year 5 initiates full re-accreditation review

Remediation Process

If deficiencies are identified during lifecycle review:

  • Formal notice will be issued

  • A remediation window will be established

  • Corrective documentation will be required

Failure to complete remediation within the designated timeframe may result in suspension or revocation of accreditation status.

Graduate Volume & Tier Placement

Accreditation dues are structured based on annual graduation volume.

Programs must report graduation volume accurately and may be reassessed if reported volume materially changes.

Application Submission

Programs meeting eligibility requirements may submit an application for formal review.

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