Site Reviewers
Supporting Excellence Through Peer Review
NAPSEC Site Reviewers are the cornerstone of the NCASES peer-review process and play a critical role in maintaining high standards across accredited special education programs. These dedicated volunteers serve on multidisciplinary teams to conduct onsite evaluations for programs seeking NCASES accreditation.
Through the NCASES Site Review process, reviewers help strengthen quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in special education programs worldwide.
Whether you are exploring this role for the first time or are an experienced NAPSEC accreditation reviewer, this page provides essential NAPSEC site reviewer information, training opportunities, and resources to support your work.
Site Reviewer Training
Preparing Reviewers for the Accreditation Process
Help support our mission to promote excellence in special education! Upon completion of this training session, participants will be invited to submit an ap
Our volunteer reviewers serve with members of a diverse team of experts to conduct onsite evaluations for programs seeking NCASES accreditation.
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Areas of Expertise Needed
Supporting Comprehensive Program Evaluation
To ensure a strong pool of qualified reviewers, Site Reviewers are professionals in their respective field with significant relevant expertise and experience in accreditation, licensing and/or regulatory activities, the implementation of quality-related standards, and/or one of the below listed areas:
Disability-Specific Expertise Includes:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment (including Deafness), Intellectual Disability, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Visual Impairment (including Blindness).
Benefits of Serving
Professional Growth and National Impact
Site Reviewers gain meaningful professional and organizational benefits through their participation. In addition to contributing to the advancement of quality services in the field, reviewers have opportunities to:
Recommended Qualifications
Applicants typically bring a combination of the following experience relevant to special education program evaluation and accreditation:
(Typically Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon, including out-of-state travel)
Resources for Current Site Reviewers
Tools to Support Your Role
This section provides access to frequently used reviewer resources, including:
If you need assistance accessing materials or have questions about serving as a NAPSEC site reviewer, please contact NCASES/NAPSEC staff for support.