FAQ

  • What is the Legendary Education Consortium (LEC)?

    The Legendary Education Consortium is a national consortium of schools, leaders, and innovators committed to building the next era of education. LEC integrates accreditation, ecosystem design, and leadership development to help institutions create sustainable, student-centered learning environments.

  • Who does LEC serve?

    LEC partners with public schools, charter schools, private schools, microschools, hybrid/virtual programs, districts, higher-education partners, and organizations seeking accreditation, design support, or leadership development.

  • What makes LEC accreditation different from traditional accreditation?

    LEC’s accreditation model blends compliance, institutional impact, and continuous improvement. It honors innovative models—such as microschools and hybrid programs—while maintaining rigorous standards aligned with national bodies like Cognia and NAIS.

  • What types of schools can apply for LEC accreditation?

    Any educational institution may apply, including:
    • Public and charter schools
    • Private/independent schools
    • Microschools and hybrid programs
    • Virtual and homeschool networks
    • District-level systems
    • Emerging and alternative models

  • How long does the accreditation process take?

    Most institutions complete the process within 6–12 months, depending on readiness, documentation, and the complexity of the school model.

  • Does LEC support new school creation?

    Yes. LEC provides design support for new schools and programs, including curriculum alignment, compliance planning, operational structures, instructional frameworks, and ecosystem development.

  • What is the New School Starter Kit?

    The Starter Kit is a national blueprint outlining everything required to launch a compliant, innovative, accreditation-ready school. It includes federal components with state-specific addendums.

  • What certifications does LEC offer?

    LEC offers three flagship certifications:
    • Culture Coach Certification
    • Culture Architect Certification
    • Superintendent-Level Mastery Program
    All align with national leadership standards.

  • How do we get started with LEC?

    You may begin by submitting an inquiry for accreditation, membership, certification, or school design support. An LEC team member will follow up with next steps based on your goals.