The Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing (ACSW) is more than just an accreditation—it’s a commitment to transforming education by prioritizing the well-being of every student. By equipping educators with the tools to understand and support students with autism, depression, anxiety, mental health challenges, and more, the ACSW program empowers schools to become places where all students can thrive.
Join the growing number of schools making student well-being a top priority
Why Student Wellbeing Matters?
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The course is so important, because it brings that awareness but also arms you with facts, it gives you evident based knowledge it also gives you practical ways of ensuring comprehensive student wellness in the real world classroom. -
It armed me with another layer of understanding and knowledge about what we need to do to bring systematic change to the classroom. Overall student wellness must be our top priority.
The IBCCES Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing is a specialized school level accreditation that includes a robust professional development program designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to foster a supportive, inclusive, and mentally healthy learning environment for all students. This accreditation emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of students, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the overall mental health challenges of the whole student population. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical strategies, ensuring educators are well-prepared to create safe, nurturing, and effective educational spaces
Accreditation Requirements:
- 80% of student-facing staff are certified through one of the IBCCES programs listed below
- On site accreditation audit to ensure spaces Foster well-being
- Give commitment to ongoing training for continuous growth
Choose Your Certification Path
Training for the ACSW program is delivered through a two separate training and certification programs. Based on the specific role of each educator with in a school they would choose one of the following programs.
Student Wellbeing Certificate – SWC
14CE Training
Requirements:
Applicant must currently working in education environment or trying to get employments in an educational setting.
Student Wellbeing Specialist – SWS
14 CEU
Requirements:
Bachelors or 4 year equivalent degree + 10 yrs of experience or Masters + 2 years experience in educational setting.
TRAINING COMPETENCIES:
Provides an overview of key concepts in student mental health, emphasizing the role of educators in fostering a supportive learning environment.
Foundations of Student Wellbeing
Prepares educators to identify and support students affected by trauma, creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Trauma-Informed Practices
Equips educators with strategies to support neurodivergent students, ensuring inclusivity and individualized learning approaches.
Autism and Neurodiversity
Provides an overview of key concepts in student mental health, emphasizing the role of educators in fostering a supportive learning environment.
Collaborative and Preventative Approaches
Helps educators recognize signs of anxiety and depression in students and implement supportive interventions.
Depression and Anxiety
Provides educators with evidence-based strategies to enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and overall student wellness.
Supporting Student Mental Health
Teaches techniques to manage challenging student behaviors while promoting positive reinforcement and engagement.
Behavioral Challenges
Understanding cultural influences and mental health impacts
Cultural Competency
Benefits of Accreditation
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As teachers, you get so used to doing the same thing over and over again, that you kind of forget why, and it is going back to that lesson and looking at the evidence and asking, “Why does this work’. The course is all evident based and added a lot of value to my staff. -
This program enhanced my knowledge about Autism and spectrum behaviours but also taught me how create an ecosystem that adapts and provide access for every student.
Who Should Apply?
- Public and Private Schools
- Government and Ministry of Education Institutions
- Special Education Schools
- Educational Centers
- Childcare Centers
- Boarding schools
A school level Accreditation in Comprehensive Student Wellbeing Accreditation (ACSW) is more than an accreditation it’s a commitment to transforming education by prioritizing the wellbeing of every student. By equipping educators with the tools to understand and support autism, depression, anxiety, student mental health and more, the CSWA program empowers schools to become places where all students can thrive.
Take the First Step
Prioritize student wellbeing and empower your educators with the tools they need.
To learn how your school can apply for the Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellness please fill out the form below and one of our accreditation experts will contact you
