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ABSTRACT
This study uses mixed methodology of the convergent design to examine stakeholder perceptions toward a transferred model of accreditation for national Christian schools in Latin America. Parents, teachers, and leaders from five accredited schools participated in an accreditation survey. One parent, teacher, and leader from each of the five accredited schools were selected for a semi-structured interview. Survey results were very positive toward the accreditation, but there were significant statistical differences in the perceptions of the stakeholder groups. Interview results were also very positive with five themes that were confirmed by all participants. Stakeholders acknowledged that the transferred model was appropriate for the region, but the model needed to be further contextualized.
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Stacey Bose
Dr. Stacey Bose is an assistant professor in the School of Education at Liberty University. She lived and worked in Latin America for 16 years. Her areas of interest include school accreditation, international schools, and literacy.
Laura Roberts
Dr. Laura Roberts is an educational leader at Right Angle Educators. She helps doctoral students develop and carry out their dissertation research. In addition, she teaches research methods and statistics at Gwynedd Mercy University.
George White
Dr. George White is the Iacocca Professor of Educational Leadership and the Director of the Center for Developing Urban Educational Leaders at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.