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How ACTABS Compares to Other Accrediting Organizations

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Compared to other accrediting options, ACTABS is founded and led by Texans for Texas private schools. It is not located in other areas of the United States, as to lose both the legislative, legal, or institutional focus on Texas private schools. It is small enough to provide personal attention and direction to Texas private schools, but large enough to provide needed services. It provides conferences and conventions in the state every year. It provides strength of collegiality by having many schools in the area that can support and reinforce those schools needing additional help.

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ACSI was founded in 1978, and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally designed for evangelical schools. The largest Christian accrediting organization in the U.S. National and international services.  

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Founded in 1987 by Oral Roberts University, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Originally designed to address the needs of non-denominational schools. National and international services. 

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Christian Schools International is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. National and international services. Provides limited curriculum, training, and other school services. No conferences or conventions in Texas. Currently has 6 schools in Texas.

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American Association of Christian Schools is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. No conferences or conventions in Texas. Currently services 11 schools in Texas.