Parents may also enroll their child in an accredited online school. Parents choosing this educational option must be sure to determine that the school has legitimate accreditation status and will be required to provide evidence to the local school district that their child is enrolled in an accredited online school.

To be an acceptable online school for students who reside in Tennessee, the school must be accredited by one of regional accrediting agencies listed below:

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED)

  o   NWAC - Northwest Accreditation Commission

   

• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

  o   MSCES – Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools

  o   MSCSS – Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools

   

• NCA CASI - North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement

   

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and affiliates (e.g., SAIS)

   

• National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

   

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

   

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)