EL Credentialing Visit

On March 11th and 12th, WESS will have the incredible opportunity to host the EL Credentialing team. Since our founding in 2015, we have worked toward this milestone, and being recognized as a candidate for credentialing is a testament to the power of the joyful, experiential learning that happens here every day.
The EL Education Credential honors schools that nurture students’ academic, social, and emotional growth while demonstrating excellence and equity in education. This process is deeply tied to our commitment to continuous improvement and equity, ensuring that WESS remains a place where all students thrive.
For more insight, please watch a special video created for WESS families by Jennifer Wood, Lead Credentialer. Below, you’ll also find reflections from school leaders who have gone through this process:
“We really valued the feedback from EL Education experts... Staff and students felt seen, heard, and honored throughout the visit.”
— Emily Volkert, Principal, Centennial: A School for Expeditionary Learning
“The credentialing process reaffirmed and realigned our school’s commitment to excellence, real-world learning, and high-quality student work.”
— Darci Novak, CEO, Niagara Charter School
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for being part of this exciting journey with us!