Tools Overview

Tools Overview

What is it?

The Tools Index contains hundreds of resources about COA, our Standards, and the accreditation process, such as:

• In-depth guides to COA Standards
• Trainings on the accreditation process
• Tutorials for your MyCOA Portal
• and much more!

Searching and Browsing

Looking for a specific resource or document? Enter its title in the search bar. Then, select your accreditation program from the Program filter — this will retrieve resources specific to your accreditation.

Want to browse the Tools Index? First, specify your accreditation program under the Program filter. Then, select a Category:

• Accreditation & Standards Help — resources about the accreditation process and COA Standards
• COA Protocols & Reports — information regarding COA policies and procedures, such as volunteer materials, internal manuals, and the Recognition Report
• Web & Portal Help — assistance for accessing and utilizing COAnet.org, VIP, and the MyCOA Portal

Or, browse by the Type filter:

• Crosswalk — compares two separate elements, such as related COA Standards
• Insight — further explains a COA Standard, policy, or process
• Manual — provides an exhaustive overview of the accreditation process
• Reference List — lists resources which inform the COA Standards
• Summary — condenses related information found across COA Standards or processes, such as facility management requirements
• Templates & Forms — sample documents used to asses, update, or develop policies and procedures in accordance with various COA Standards
• Worksheet — organizes data about a program, service, or process

Found your resource? Select the arrow next to its title for a description. Or, click the title to preview the resource. Use the button(s) at the bottom left of the preview screen to download the resource.

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That’s it! Search the Tools Index.