Laurel Springs Credentials

Laurel Springs is a private school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Based on the rigorous requirements of the State of California, our programs meet or exceed State standards and expectations nationwide.

At Laurel Springs School we are constantly working toward our mission to create innovative educational programs that elicit young people's innate love of learning and pride in their own achievements and abilities. We believe children benefit most from an educational process which respects an individual approach to learning. Our purpose is to spark children's natural curiosity, and to direct their enthusiasm for learning in ways that will help them mature and engage meaningfully in the world around them. The accreditation processes we undergo provide the feedback we need to continually improve our curricula and provide our students with the best education for their individual needs.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Certification

• Courses certified by the University of California
• Courses certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• National Honors Society
• Learning Style Model School
• Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Web-based courses unanimously certified by Ohio's 49 State Superintendents
• Web-based courses certified by Kentucky secondary schools
• Web-based courses certified for use by Kentucky secondary schools
• Web-based courses certified by Ventura Adult Continuing Education Program
• Web-based courses certified by courses certified by the Great Oaks Vocational Education Program of Ohio

Awards

• Award from NAAEE (PDF)
• Award from Practical Homeschooling
• Global 500 Forum Award from the United Nations Environment Programme
• UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
• Seal of Approval Award from Homeschool.com

Members

• One Laptop Per Child
• Curriki Global Education Learning Community
• North American Council for Online Learning
• Ojai Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Better Business Bureau