Lutheran
School Accreditation
Lutheran
School Accreditation
What is Lutheran School Accreditation? Lutheran School Accreditation is a process of self-evaluation followed by a visit of objective observers to help Lutheran schools improve the quality of their programs. It is a completely voluntary process which is available for every school operated by one or more congregations of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) is a national, rigorous accrediting process designed to evaluate schools on the basis of their unique purposes as Lutheran schools. It helps schools evaluate not only their academic quality, but especially the spiritual dimension of the school. NLSA is supervised by the National Accreditation Commission made up of representatives from the various participating Districts of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The process has been authorized and approved by the Board for Parish Services of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
What are the Purposes of Lutheran School Accreditation? To enable Lutheran schools - Elementary, Secondary and Early Childhood programs to improve. To help all Lutheran schools to evaluate themselves based on their unique purposes and on national standards. To give appropriate recognition to those schools which complete the process successfully.
Which Schools are Eligible for Lutheran School Accreditation? All schools and early childhood programs which are recognized by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod may apply.
Who Determines Whether or Not a School Will be Accredited? The visiting team is responsible for a recommendation as part of its report. The District Commission will review the teams' report and will recommend specific action to the National Accreditation Commission. The final decision will be made by the NLSA at its annual meeting.
How Long Can a School Be Accredited? Each Accreditation Certification period last for seven years. Each accredited school must file a yearly self-study report during this certification period. Re-application takes place before the end of year seven.
The Texas District Lutheran School Accreditation Commission is here to serve our Lutheran schools. Commission members are: Randy Einem, Chair; Steve Winkelman, Vice-Chair; Lee Gaines, Secretary; Jeff Pool, Dallas Regional Chair; Karen Lusk, Dallas area; Nancy Hoffschneider, Dallas area; David Birnbaum, Austin Regional Chair; Sonja Vickery, Austin area; Kris Becker, Austin area; Debbie Baacke, Houston Regional Chair; Darrell Schepmann, Houston area; Matthew Straub, Houston area; Bonnie Hahn, Early Childhood; Dr. Bill Hinz, Executive Director. You may contact us at 1-800-951-3478 x226 or lgaines@txdistlcms.org
What Schools are Currently Accredited in the Texas District?
Amarillo, Trinity Lutheran School
Arlington, Grace Lutheran School
Austin, Concordia Academy HS
Austin, Hope Lutheran School
Austin, Our Savior Lutheran School
Austin, Redeemer Lutheran School
Austin, St. Paul Lutheran School
Bishop, St Paul Lutheran School
Brenham, Grace Lutheran School
Carrollton, Prince of Peace Lutheran School
Cedar Park, Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center
Colleyville, Crown of Life Lutheran School
Cypress, St. John Early Childhood Center
Dallas, Holy Cross Lutheran School
Dallas, Lutheran High School
Dallas, Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Dallas, Zion Lutheran School
Fort Worth, St Paul Lutheran School
Giddings, Immanuel Lutheran School
Harlingen, St. Paul Lutheran School
Houston, Christ Memorial Early Childhood Center
Houston, Gloria Dei Early Childhood Center
Houston, Immanuel Lutheran School
Houston, Lutheran High School North
Houston, Lutheran South Academy
Houston, Memorial Lutheran School
Houston, Our Savior Lutheran School
Houston, Pilgrim Lutheran School
Houston, St. Mark Lutheran School
Houston, Trinity Lutheran School
Huntsville, Faith Lutheran School
Katy, Cross Point Lutheran Preschool
Katy, Memorial Lutheran Preschool
Klein, Trinity Lutheran School
McAllen, St. Paul Lutheran School
McKinney, Our Savior Lutheran School
Midland, Grace Lutheran Early Childhood Program
New Braunfels, Cross Lutheran School
Plano, Faith Lutheran School
San Angelo, Trinity Lutheran School
San Antonio, Concordia Lutheran School
San Antonio, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School
San Antonio, Lutheran High School
Serbin, St. Paul Lutheran School
Temple, Immanuel Lutheran School
Thorndale, St. Paul Lutheran School
Tomball, Concordia Lutheran High School
Tomball, Salem Lutheran School
Walburg, Zion Lutheran School
For additional information on private school accreditation, please click below and review the TEPSAC website.
