D2: Insights from Experienced Peer Reviewers on Navigating the COA Accreditation Journey

Join a panel of seasoned COA Accreditation volunteer peer reviewers as they guide you through essential aspects of the accreditation and reaccreditation process. This presentation will cover key areas that often challenge organizations and provide practical advice for a smoother experience:

• Self-Study/Onsite Documentation: Tips for preparing thorough and organized documentation
• Logic Models: How to develop them for success
• Common Challenges and Strategies to Avoid Them: We will touch on succession planning, performance quality improvement, and benefits of having a peer reviewer on staff
• Site Visit: How to prepare and create a welcoming environment for peer reviewers
• Post-Site Visit Process: What to expect and how to respond efficiently after the site visit

Drawing on their years of experience, the panelists will share simple strategies to reduce stress and improve the COA accreditation process. Whether you’re preparing for a review or organizing the process, these insights will help streamline preparations and make the journey more manageable.

By focusing on these five key areas, this session aims to make the accreditation process less stressful and more rewarding. Join us for an informative discussion that will leave you better equipped to navigate and succeed in the accreditation journey!

Learning Objectives

• This session will focus on key aspects of the accreditation process, offering practical advice to streamline the experience for both organizations and the review team
• Learn what should go into your self-study and onsite documentation and how to make this process easier for both your organization and the reviewers
• Essential components of a logic model, including inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes, and how to build one tailored to your program; the focus will be on distinguishing between outputs and outcomes to demonstrate client impact effectively
• Step-by-step guidance on constructing a logic model and see an example of a well-developed model to inspire and improve your own
• Discuss common challenges agencies face
• Essential components of a successful site visit from arrival to departure
• Critical steps to take once the site visit has ended, including how to handle post-visit tasks and ensure successful follow-through

Presenters

Justin Loehr
Senior Director of Campus Life Services
Omaha Home for Boys

Brandy Gustoff
Chief Operating Officer
Omaha Home for Boys

Darrell Woodliff
Director of Volunteer Engagement
Social Current

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