Ohio is home to the FIRST cannabis school recognized by the United States Department of Education!
The Middle States Association-CESS has accredited the Cleveland School of Cannabis after a long grueling and thorough 5-year process of checks and balances. This affirms to the public our trustworthiness and commitment to continuous improvement, by providing the network and resources for the promotion of proven practices.
As we reflect on the recent accreditation milestone achieved by the Cleveland School of Cannabis through MSA:CESS, we are compelled to express our deepest gratitude to each one of you who has played an integral role in our journey. Since our inception, CSC has been dedicated to delivering unparalleled education to our students, and this accreditation is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work we’ve collectively invested.
Today, we celebrate not just an institutional achievement but a community triumph. With over 900 graduates in the past six years, the majority of whom are contributing to various facilities across Ohio, our shared success is truly remarkable. To our students, your passion and dedication inspire us daily. To our alumni, your accomplishments are the embodiment of our mission. And to the parents who have been pillars of support, as well as friends and family who rallied around us last week, your presence and encouragement mean the world to us. A community thrives with collective effort, and your support has been the cornerstone of our success. Thank you for standing with us, believing in our vision, and contributing to the growth of the cannabis community. Your unwavering support fuels our commitment to excellence, and together, we will continue to shape the future of cannabis education.
About MSA-CESS:
MSA-CESS accredits preK-12 public, private, parochial, charter, non-degree granting career and technical post-secondary institutions, systems of schools, and learning services providers. Historically, MSA-CESS accredited schools only in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia) however, over time membership has grown to include schools in 39 U.S. States and 112 countries around the world.
MSA-CESS is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA and works with volunteers across the country and around the world to support school improvement through accreditation.
Profile of an accredited school:
Adheres to the Middle States Standards for Accreditation;
Uses its mission, beliefs, and goals as the basis for daily decision-making;
Operates in the public interest and in accordance with ethical practice;
Accepts responsibility for the level of performance of its students;
Remains committed to continuous improvement in student learning and to its capacity to produce the levels of learning desired and expected by its community;
Operates in a collegial and collaborative way with all of its stakeholders;
Sustains its focus on implementing recommendations, addressing monitoring issues and correcting stipulations that may be part of its notification of accreditation and fulfills its maintenance requirements to the Commissions.
