Accreditation/ Academic Excellence
“Where good is never enough…Where success means always trying to find a better way…”
–Conclusion Report: Middle States Accreditation of SINAI Schools
Being accredited means that SINAI has met rigorous standards for its educational programs, as reviewed and evaluated by an independent accrediting agency. SINAI Schools is the only Jewish special education school to be accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Beyond the Middle States accreditation process that we undergo every seven years, every year we independently undertake a rigorous self-evaluation focused on student academic achievement. We set targeted school-wide academic goals in a variety of subject areas, including math, reading, social skills development, and technology integration, using norm-based assessments to gauge our progress. Every year since our accreditation we have exceeded our targeted goals. By holding ourselves accountable to this ongoing self-evaluation, we ensure that we constantly improve our academic program.
During their most recent visit to SINAI in 2025, the MSA team visited SINAI schools and held extensive interviews with leadership, staff, students, and parents. Matthew Dunn, Associate Vice President of Accreditation at MSA and Chair of the MSA visitation team shared their observations, highlights of which included:
- “SINAI’s model is unique, and it works. Your schools in schools partner with different institutions while also navigating a wide spectrum of student needs, and yet it all functions cohesively. What makes this possible is your people. We applaud your staff’s unwavering dedication and commitment.
- “Your students are thriving.. We can read about your school and sit in meetings, but it truly came to life when we observed your students. It was clear that they weren’t just learning content. They were learning life.”
- “Your stakeholders are deeply invested. Teachers are proud to work here. Parents love this program. We hear it again and again that your staff genuinely cares, that communication is strong, that you provide an education that is truly customized to the needs of each child.”
A special needs education doesn’t necessarily have to be an easy or slow-paced education. I can’t believe the leaps and strides my 2nd grader is making at SINAI Schools. Unbelievable. The teachers are unflappable and relentless in the most loving way. My daughter is learning new concepts all the time that stun my husband and me. We’re so proud of her growth. She’s absolutely flourishing at SINAI.