Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) at SPARK 2025

These in-person trainings are pre-conference sessions at our SPARK 2025 conference in Chicago, but registration is separate from the conference.

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) (9 a.m.-Noon CT)

Price: $400 

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include:

• An in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process, including key milestones
• An overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards, evidence, and the rating indicators
• How ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process
• Tips on how to get organized and manage the work
• How to prepare for the site visit

These in-person trainings are pre-conference sessions at our SPARK 2025 conference in Chicago, but registration is separate from the conference.

Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) (1-4 p.m. CT)

Price: $400

This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services. This training will demonstrate how quality improvement is a catalyst for successful achievement of strategic goals and program outcomes.

Who Should Participate

• Organization primary contacts
• Senior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation
• Other staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process

Learn more about COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, and how to get started online.