FOR SCHOOL & DISTRICT LEADERS

Accreditation

Formalize and celebrate your school's nature-based practice through self-assessment, documentation, and review — entirely at your own pace.  
Official Launch: January 2027

Start the Conversation for Next Academic Year

Accreditation pricing is scaled directly to your student enrollment. If you are budgeting for the upcoming school year, schedule a meeting now to secure a customized proposal for your plan before public enrollment opens.  

The four-step pathway

Step 01

Assess Where You Are

Form your campus NaturEd Council and complete the guided Accreditation Orientation self-assessment.
Step 02

Build Your Pathway

Receive targeted course and toolkit recommendations to close your school's specific practice gaps.
Step 03

Implement with support

Access full staff training, operational playbooks, and ongoing coaching as practice takes hold.
Step 04

Earn recognition

Submit your evidence portfolio, host an on-campus site visit, and receive the official NaturEd Seal.

What's included

  • Full Staff Course Access
    Unlocked access to the complete NaturEd course library for all campus staff throughout the accreditation duration.
  • Customized Roadmap
    A tailored development plan built directly from your school's self-assessment data.
  • Portfolio Review & On-Site Evaluation
    Formal documentation review and an in-person site visit from NaturEd educators.
  • NaturEd Accreditation Seal
    Official branding and physical seal for your campus, website, and community communications.  
A Support System, Not a HurdleCourses are never mandatory prerequisites. If your school's nature-based practice already meets evaluation indicators, you can submit your portfolio directly for site review. Our courses exist to support your team, not create administrative obstacles.  

A Collaborative Path to Recognition

NaturEd Accreditation is not a rigid checklist handed down from the outside — it is a partnership built with schools. We recognize the nature-based work you are already doing while helping you expand it safely and sustainably.  

A Clear Path to Accreditation

Whether you are just beginning to explore what nature-based accreditation could mean for your school or are ready to start assembling your portfolio, we are here to guide your next step.  

NaturEd is an initiative of San Antonio Zoo and Will Smith Zoo School.

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