District and School Improvement Plan

Duneland Schools has a long standing history with school and district accreditation spanning decades of excellence.  In 2008, Duneland was one of the first to be nationally recognized with District Accreditation in recognition of leadership and school improvement by the North Central Association (NCA).  Overtime NCA evolved into AdvancED and now Cognia.  Cognia has grown to a global network of enthusiastic educators focused on strengthening systems and schools. Their holistic approach to continuous improvement encompasses accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services. Through their work with Cognia, Duneland continues to maintain district level accreditation and more importantly, a focus on academic excellence for all students in all areas.

In September 2023, Duneland was selected as a Cognia System of Distinction.  The district earned this recognition based on the results of Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process. Duneland shares this honor with a select group of peers.  With over 1,100 engagement reviews for accreditation completed in the 2022-2023 school year, Cognia recognized 25 schools and eight systems in 12 states and five countries with this distinct honor.