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Learning Center Certification &

Learning Center of Excellence Designation

Purpose of the learning centers of excellence program

Promote professional standards of excellence for learning centers
Recognize the need for flexibility and inclusiveness in meeting these standards
Encourage centers to develop, maintain and assess quality programs and services to enhance student learning
Honor the history of established and unique centers
Celebrate the outstanding achievements of centers that meet and exceed these standards

list of Certified Centers

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants for Learning Center Certification and Learning Center of Excellence Designation must review and complete the LCE/LCC Google Form application designed to assist in identifying the appropriate evidence to include to meet the certification criteria.

A review committee of 2-3 members from the ICLCA Past President's Council, current Executive Board, or LCE recipients will review the applications for consideration. Each application is rated according to meeting and/or exceeding the current standards.

Applicants may be asked to submit additional information at the request of the evaluators to further explain or enhance their application.

After an application is reviewed, the review committee will provide feedback and suggestions based on each application to encourage each center to continue to strive for excellence

how to apply

If you plan to submit an application, please review the LCC application form and email Laura Sanders at sandersl@nclca.org with any questions as you are preparing your application.
View PDF version of the application
Please carefully follow the application form and collect the requested evidence to support your application.
After you have collected all of the requested information, please add your materials in the LCE/LCC Google Form application and submit it.
LCE/LCC Google Form application
Google Forms includes a 30 day autosave feature if you are signed into your Google Account.

Deadlines, Fee Structure & Timeline

Deadlines for submissions to be reviewed:

LCE Applications are now being accepted throughout the year (both initial and renewal applications), but applications must be received by August 1st to be recognized at that year’s ICLCA Annual Conference. If you submit after August 1st, you will be recognized at the following year’s annual conference.

Fees and designation duration

Initial certification or designation (3 years) - $500
Renewal of certification or designation (5 years) - $250

Fees must be paid at time of application.

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PAYMENT

Payments can be made online via ICLCA's online store, hosted by Square

If you have any questions about the LCE or LCC Certification, please contact Laura Sanders sandersl@nclca.org | 219-464-5210

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