Welcome to the U.S. Department of Education's On-Line Secretarial Recognition Submission Process.

Accrediting agencies desiring to be recognized by the Secretary of Education must apply for recognition by demonstrating their compliance with the Criteria for Secretarial Recognition. An agency's application for recognition consists of a narrative addressing the agency's compliance with each of the subparts of the criteria for recognition and evidence of the agency's compliance with each of the criteria for recognition by appending supporting documentation.

This website has been created to enable agencies to identify, categorize and submit their petition narratives and supporting documentation electronically. If you need assistance accessing or using this site, please email us at: ASLHelpDesk@cbmiweb.com. If you have questions regarding the recognition Criteria and review process, please call (202) 219-7035.