Institutions On Show Cause

In accordance with its procedure for Notification and Information Sharing (Section XV, Process and Procedures, DEAC Accreditation Handbook) and 34 Code of Federal Regulations §602.26(b)(1), the DEAC Accrediting Commission will provide written notice to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agencies, and the appropriate accrediting agencies, at the same time it notifies the institution of the show cause directive decision, but no later than 30 days after the Commission makes a decision to place an institution on Show Cause. The Accrediting Commission provides this notice to the public on its website.


There are currently no institutions on show cause.

Our hotel guest room block at Salamander Washington DC is now sold out.

If you would still like to stay at the Salamander, you may check public availability directly with the hotel. There are also several nearby hotels within walking distance of the conference & gala venue, including:

Honoring a Century of Freedom to Learn

April 19–21, 2026