Institutional Quality, Readiness, and Accreditation Consulting

At The ED Council, we partner with institutions across Puerto Rico to build strong, sustainable systems for academic excellence and compliance. Our consulting services are designed to strengthen internal quality assurance, support accreditation readiness, and ensure alignment with national and international standards. 

Whether your institution is preparing for initial accreditation or working to improve ongoing practices, our expert team provides practical, tailored support every step of the way.

Institutional Quality, Readiness, and Accreditation Consulting

Institutional Quality, Readiness, and Accreditation Consulting

At The ED Council, we partner with institutions across Puerto Rico to build strong, sustainable systems for academic excellence and compliance. Our consulting services are designed to strengthen internal quality assurance, support accreditation readiness, and ensure alignment with national and international standards. 

Whether your institution is preparing for initial accreditation or working to improve ongoing practices, our expert team provides practical, tailored support every step of the way.

What We Offer

Explore our suite of consulting services

Self-Study Development Support

We guide your team through the self-study process by offering templates, coaching, and technical assistance. From aligning your narrative with standards to reviewing drafts and clarifying evidence requirements, we help you develop a compelling, compliant report.

Internal Quality Assurance Frameworks

We help institutions design or refine internal systems for academic quality—such as curriculum review, faculty evaluation, and assessment of student learning. These frameworks promote continuous improvement and long-term accreditation success.

Mock Site Visits and Readiness Reviews

Our simulated site visits mirror real accreditation evaluations. We assess your readiness, identify areas of strength and concern, and provide a debrief with actionable recommendations to help you prepare with confidence.

Evidence and Documentation Curation

We support the collection, organization, and formatting of critical accreditation documents—syllabi, policy manuals, strategic plans, assessment reports, and more. We also help institutions build digital “evidence rooms” for efficient evaluator access.

Data Systems and Outcome Reporting 

We help your institution design tools and processes to track and report key metrics like student achievement, retention, completion, and job placement. We also train staff in using data dashboards for compliance and strategic planning.

Standards Mapping and Gap Analysis

We compare your existing practices and policies with accreditation standards and provide strategic recommendations to close gaps—whether related to governance, curriculum, assessment, or compliance.

Faculty and Staff Training

We offer tailored workshops and capacity-building sessions on topics such as instructional design, assessment literacy, program review, and accreditation processes. Training is delivered on-site or virtually.

Governance and Policy Review

We evaluate your academic and administrative policies—covering areas like admissions, grading, student conduct, governance, and appeals—and recommend updates to ensure full alignment with accreditor expectations.

Why Us?

  • Expert-Led: Our consultants bring years of experience in accreditation and institutional effectiveness.
  • Locally Focused: We understand the unique needs of Puerto Rican institutions. 
  • Tailored Support: Every engagement is customized to your context, goals, and timeline.
Institutional Quality, Readiness, and Accreditation Consulting

Why Us?

  • Expert-Led: Our consultants bring years of experience in accreditation and institutional effectiveness.
  • Locally Focused: We understand the unique needs of Puerto Rican institutions. 
  • Tailored Support: Every engagement is customized to your context, goals, and timeline.
Why Us?
Steps to Accreditation

Accreditation Process 

The ED Council accreditation process is a structured and transparent sequence designed to ensure institutions uphold the highest standards of educational quality and accountabilit

1 - Formal Application

Institutions initiate accreditation by submitting a formal application to The ED Council, demonstrating preliminary compliance with core standards. 

2 - Preliminary Document Review

The ED Council reviews institutional documentation to verify eligibility and readiness for accreditation. 

3 - Institutional Self-Study

Institutions conduct a thorough self-assessment, reflecting strengths and areas for improvement against the accreditation standards. 

4 - On-site Evaluation Visit

An expert evaluation team visits the institution to assess compliance with standards through direct observation, interviews, and document reviews. 

5 - Peer Reviewers' Report

The evaluation team submits a detailed report highlighting findings, commendations, and recommendations for improvement.

6 - Recommendation to Agency Board:

Based on the peer reviewers' findings, a recommendation is made to The ED Council’s Accreditation Board regarding the institution’s accreditation status. 

7 - Issuance of Initial Accreditation (3-5 years)

Successful institutions receive initial accreditation, valid for a period of three to five years, recognizing their commitment to educational excellence. 

8 - Annual Follow-up and Cyclical Re-evaluation

Accredited institutions participate in regular monitoring and undergo periodic re-evaluation to ensure sustained compliance and continuous improvement.

The ED Council is dedicated to supporting institutions at every step, ensuring a transparent, thorough, and beneficial accreditation experience.

Ready to Strengthen Your Institution?

Contact us to schedule a discovery call and explore how we can support your quality and accreditation goals.

Ready to Strengthen Your Institution?