The following is a list of tips for addressing each standard. This list is provided as a general overview of items to consider as you make revisions or edits to your narratives.
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Alignment (horizontal) – When appropriate, think about the specific program or department and its congruency with SPC’s mission and goals; sometimes this can be effectively illustrated in a table.
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Alignment (vertical or top down) – Start with the national organization (USDOE) or accrediting body and then move to state (FLDOE) and then consider the SPC BOT rule and how this becomes the policy.
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Be specific – When specifying quantity, provide an exact number or percentage. Use adjectives that can be backed up with data – as example: We have an award-winning or nationally
accredited program rather than we have an excellent program.
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Use the Questions for Consideration (from the SACS resource manual) as a guide to your narrative and make sure you have addressed all of these questions.
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Go back and review the original standard and make sure every single word is addressed.
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Use position titles when appropriate rather than actual names of the individuals involved.
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Watch grammar/spelling.
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Be aware of duplicate information – you need to say it once.
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Make sure you have required documentation as suggested by the resource manual.