How the time has flown since 2005 when we started our journey to COA accreditation! I recently received my packet of information from the Council on Accreditation that begins the process of applying for reaccreditation. While our current term doesn't expire until April 2010, we're hoping to have our site visit in early November instead of late January this time for good reasons. The weather certainly factors into getting peers from all over the country to join us in Upstate New York in January, my worst fear last time. Also, many of our requirements ask for the last two quarters of results. November will optimize the time we have from the end of the 1st quarter of 09-10 and not put us too far into winter and the holidays at the end of the year. Until our application and fees have been established, we won't have a definte date. If we do get a November 3-7 date, that means our self study will be due no later than the first week of August - just a quick year away. In the next few weeks, Ginger, Cynthia and I will start sending training info, narratives, and other requirements of the accreditation process. SOCLT has already had a discussion on this topic! So, if you haven't visited the www.coastandards.org site to take a peek at your services 8th edition standards and the administrative ones that go with all services, please do so soon! If you find you have questions, please call Ginger Rinas at 585-350-2508 or myself at 585-350-2510. We'll be more than happy to help!