Application for Accreditation Review

The first step toward CQL Canada Accreditation is to submit an initial application six months or more before the anticipated date of CQL Canada’s first on-site visit.  The actual time depends on the organization’s need for support for the first on-site visit.  Some organizations submit the application early (twelve months or more in advance) and request assistance in determining their readiness for the first on-site visit.  Others (typically organizations with previous working relationships with CQL Canada) submit the application six months prior to the first on-site visit.

The application provides CQL Canada staff with information needed to understand the organization’s services and to plan for the on-site visit(s) and ongoing relationship.  Additionally, this information is used to determine the number of people who will be part of the on-site activities and the number of CQL Canada staff assigned to complete the first on-site visit. The application requests information on the organization and the services and supports it provides; the people receiving services and supports; preferred dates for the first on-site visit; assurances and agreements; and travel suggestions for CQL Canada staff

The application contains five (5) sections:

Section 1 contains general information about the organization and the services provided.

Section 2 asks for information to be submitted with the application.

Section 3 requests information about the types of services, supports provided by the organization and about people receiving services.

Section 4 contains information about the people served.

Section 5 requires a signature from the organization regarding the conditions related to the on-site quality review

The application is available to download in both Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader formats.  An Excel file is also available for use in submitting the roster of people the organization provides services to.

 Application in Microsoft Word format.

 Application in Adobe Reader (pdf) format.

Excel Roster File

Purpose: The roster is designed to provide the review team with information about the variety of people receiving services from the organization. This information is used in the selection of the sample for the interview process. Individuals included in the sample will be selected by CQL Canada in advance. This process allows the organization’s staff the time to ask individuals or families of children for their permission and to set up the schedule for the review team. Accuracy in the roster is important so we can ensure an appropriate and representative sample for your organization. If you are unsure about who should be on the roster, please contact CQL Canada at 705.849.4282. We will be happy to answer your questions.