About the FCCPSA

The FCCPSA grants accreditation to qualified K-12 Christian private schools, issues Religious Exemption Accreditation for faith-based child care facilities, and Gold Seal Accreditatiion for child care centers. In addition the FCCPSA publishes Administrator Manuals, provides training, resources, legislative updates, testing and fellowship for educators throughout the state of Florida.

The Florida Coalition of Christian Private School Accreditation, Inc. (FCCPSA) was founded and continues to be led by men and women who believe that parents are responsible to direct the education of their children in all areas of life, including academics. From Deuteronomy 6:5-7 and Proverbs 22:6 in the Old Testament to Ephesians 6:4 in the New Testament, God repeatedly gives direction to the parents on the academic, moral and spiritual education of children. Our mission is to encourage and help in the development of the Christian Traditional and Non-traditional Private Schools throughout the State of Florida. for those who have chosen to educate their children under the authority of a private school rather than registering their children under the superintendent in their County. It is the parent’s decision where the teaching takes place, whether at the school’s physical location or at the parent’s home.

Member Benefits

A statewide support organization for leaders of Christian Traditional and Non-traditional private schools.

A resource for anyone wishing to start and operate a private Christian school, or faith-based child care facility, including the provision of manuals, and individual guidance.

An Accreditation Agency for Christian private schools.

Listed on the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) as one of 16 approved accrediting agencies.

The publisher of the FCCPSA Administrator's Manual, Bright Futures Manual, and the Five Year High School Planning Guide for the Christian Private Schools.

An Accreditation Agency for the faith-based child care facilities.

Approved by the Dept of Children and Families (DCF) as an Accrediting Agency for faith based Child Care Facilities in the State of Florida.

The publisher of the FCCPSA Adminisrator Manual for the faith-based child care facilities.

Provides annual training workshops covering a variety of topics for the new and experienced K-12 Christian Private School administrator and Early Learing Director. To go the the Member Services section of the website click this link . . .

Legislative updates on issues affecting parents, private schools, child care facilities and homeschooling.

Non Discrimination Policy

The FCCPSA and those persons acting in official capacities on behalf of FCCPSA will not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the basis of age, gender, race, color, ethnic origin, or physical disability. FCCPSA reserves the right to establish such conditions of membership and standards as consistent with its purposes as stated in the Vision, Mission, and Philosophy statements to insure the academic and professional quality of its membership in accordance with sound and established educational practices.

FCCPSA Board of Directors


 
Amy Davis
Chairman
adavis@discovercca.org

 
Michael Phillips
Vice-Chariman
phillips@smithprep.com

 
Karla Beaver
Treasurer
k.beaver@heritageeagles.org

 
Angela Carter
Secretary
acarter@bethelnsb.org

 
Clarence Watson
Director
Director of Information Technology/Curriculum
admin@myknhs.com

 
Dr. Tim Fowler
Director
tfowler@calusaprep.com

 
Gary Griffs
Director
garygriffis@oprbc.org

 
Salim Karnaby
Director
admin@christiancrossings.com

The FCCPSA maintains an integrated partnership with Cognia, formally AdvancED, the parent organization of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CASI, the North Central Association CASI, and the Northwest Accrediting Commission.
This partnership allows FCCPSA accredited schools to obtain both FCCPSA and Cognia/SACS accreditation through one seamless process.

For more information see the Affiliations page.

The FCCPSA is an approved member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation which is dedicated to the accreditation process as a viable and responsible means of establishing a witness of school excellence.

The NCPSA is a member of The International Alliance for School Accreditation which is a coalition of regional, national, and international accrediting bodies.

In 1996, the Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge child care facilities and family day care homes that are accredited by nationally recognized agencies and whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children.

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) requires that all full member senior high schools be accredited by an approved accrediting agency to play sports in the state league.

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