Aspiring Schools are schools that are not yet accredited, but seek to grow, gain accreditation, and through their relationship with CESA, CESA certified schools, and leaders from CESA schools, attain status as full members of CESA. It is the objective of CESA to provide useful resources to help Aspiring Schools realize their goals of school improvement, culminating with CESA Certification.

Aspiring Schools, while not certified by CESA, have access to all CESA resources, programs, and events. In addition, Aspiring Schools will have the support of Member School professionals as they strive to become fully certified CESA schools. Aspiring Schools pay CESA Aspiring School dues annually.

Schools interested in pursuing Aspiring School status should complete the application or contact Timothy Wiens (twiens@cesaschools.org or 617.429.7678) or Katie Wiens (kwiens@cesaschools.org or 617.309.6267) for more information.