A casual, open-hour meetup with the Accreditation Team
Join us for ‘Cred Talk—a relaxed, one-hour space to chat all things accreditation. Whether you have questions, ideas, updates, or just want to stay in the loop, this is your chance to connect, clarify, and collaborate. No agenda, no pressure—just open conversation and support. Please register to attend the ‘Cred Talk.

Registration link available here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

There will be a virtual, 2-day Self-Study Workshop hosted on May 12 & 13, 2026

May 12: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
May 13: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Registration link available here

Fee: $450

The Self-Study Workshop is designed to meet the needs of program directors and faculty preparing for an upcoming self-study review and new program directors wanting to understand more about the accreditation process. The workshop includes didactic instruction and interactive sessions with a mock review of sample materials and interviews. Topics covered include: (1) How to get started on a report of self-study; (2) What to consider when writing the report; (3) What are the key elements in the self-study; (4) How much detail is needed; (5) What the reviewers are looking for in the self-study; (6) How to prepare for the on-site visit; (7) What programs need to show the on-site reviewers; and (8) Review of the e-Accreditation System.

If you have any questions, please contact the accreditation department at accred@aota.org

 A casual, open-hour meetup with the Accreditation Team
Join us for ‘Cred Talk—a relaxed, one-hour space to chat all things accreditation. Whether you have questions, ideas, updates, or just want to stay in the loop, this is your chance to connect, clarify, and collaborate. No agenda, no pressure—just open conversation and support. Please register to attend the ‘Cred Talk.

Registration link available here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

There will be a virtual, 2-day Self-Study Workshop hosted on September 22 & 23, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM EST both days).

Registration link available here

The Self-Study Workshop is designed to meet the needs of program directors and faculty preparing for an upcoming self-study review and new program directors wanting to understand more about the accreditation process. The workshop includes didactic instruction and interactive sessions with a mock review of sample materials and interviews. Topics covered include: (1) How to get started on a report of self-study; (2) What to consider when writing the report; (3) What are the key elements in the self-study; (4) How much detail is needed; (5) What the reviewers are looking for in the self-study; (6) How to prepare for the on-site visit; (7) What programs need to show the on-site reviewers; and (8) Review of the e-Accreditation System.

If you have any questions, please contact the accreditation department at accred@aota.org