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Put Your Organization in Good Hands

If you're looking for help with getting your institution accredited then you've come to the right place!

About Us

Accreditation Expertsʻ ™ philosophy is based on the belief that our customers' needs are our priority. Our team of experts is committed to meeting the needs of the institutions we work with. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from our valued partners in education and referrals from these same contacts.

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver to you the best service in the industry.


Nancy Moreno-Derks, M.S., LMFT


Ms. Moreno-Derks has developed a seamless system by which the process of accreditation is easily adapted by any institution seeking accreditation or re-accreditation.

Accreditation Experts™ offers services that assist private post-secondary institutions achieve and maintain appropriate compliance with accrediting agencies, in particular the Distance Education Training Council.


Accreditation Experts™ is a small organization, led by Nancy Moreno-Derks.


Ms. Moreno-Derks, has been responsible for assisting several institutions which have achieved national accreditation through the Distance Education Training Council (DETC) www.detc.org


For more than 25 years, she led a consulting organization working with community agencies, school districts and university systems on program evaluation and accreditation projects.


As a Consultant to community based organizations, she has partnered with a variety of specialty groups, focusing on providing services to target groups such as, the military, victims of crime, the developmentally challenged and medically fragile children and their families.


As a direct result of her success with the accreditation process, she was invited to be a presenter at the DETC’s 2009 Fall Conference on “ The Process of Accreditation and How To Ensure For Success."


She has participated in accreditation on-site visits for the DETC as the Education Evaluator on the review team. Recently she was invited to participate as a panel member for the Appeals Committee for a national accreditation organization.


Ms. Moreno-Derks earned her Masters of Science from San Diego State University, and her triple major Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, Psychology and Sociology from Whittier College, Whittier, California. Currently she is enrolled in a doctoral program for the purpose of enhancing her knowledge base.


She is assisted by a network of professionals which provide educational institutions with dedication, integrity, expertise and experience.


Accreditation Services


Our services are designed to produce outcomes specifically for your organization's improvement and advancement. Our staff provides fully customizable solutions to private post-secondary schools who want guidance through the process of accreditation, school administration and management.


We work with institutions which are accredited or seeking accreditation by the major national distance learning agency: the Distance Education Training Council. We are here to help you at any point in the process. We base our services on your current needs.


We understand that time is of the essence, and there is no need to re-invent forms, policies and processes. We have many of the forms and/or policy information, as well as, procedures and follow-up documentation which may be customized for your organization. As a valued client, these documents are available to you to individualize for your particular needs.

Contact us now and set up your free 30 minute consultation.


Or Call Nancy at 760-554-4395


Office Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM PST

Sat: by appointment

Sun: Closed

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