The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) announced that it earned Cognia® Accreditation on June 26, 2025. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides The NSLS with a nationally recognized mark of quality for our institution, shared Compliance & Accreditation Manager, Whitney Jett. It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.
Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.
Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of ensuring all students can flourish in engaging and equitable learning environments. We commend The National Society of Leadership and Success for meeting high standards and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia Accreditation at cognia.org
Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective
to advancing teaching and learning. Find out more at cognia.org.
The NSLS delivers transformative leadership programs that foster personal growth, support career success, and empower students to positively impact their communities. Over the past twenty years, it has grown into the leading leadership development organization in the U.S., serving over 2 million students. Accredited by Cognia and recognized by the National College Credit Recommendation Service and the American Council on Education, the NSLS offers certificate and credit-recommended programs to high school students in dual enrollment, as well as undergraduate and graduate students nationwide.