CCA EARNS COGNIA ACCREDITATION AGAIN!

Knoxville, TN – February 9, 2026 – Cumberland Christian Academy (CCA) announced today that it has earned Cognia^® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.  Originally accredited in 2020, CCA continues Cognia^® Accreditation.

“Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Cumberland Christian Academy a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Jeffrey Townsend, Co-Principal,  “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”

Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of ensuring all students can flourish in engaging and equitable learning environments. We commend Cumberland Christian Academy for meeting high standards and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia Accreditation at cognia.org

About Cognia

Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning. Find out more at cognia.org. 

About Cumberland Christian Academy

Cumberland Christian Academy (CCA), a non-public School serving students and families pursuing home centered Classical Christian education. CCA is the recognized name under which Classical Christian Home Centered Educators, a non-profit organization in east Tennessee , does business. Find out more about Cumberland Christian Academy and Cumberland Classical Home Centered Educators.

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