On June 22, some visitors to our website experienced an unauthorized CAPTCHA prompt due to a temporary security issue. The issue has been resolved, and we continue to investigate the incident. If you encountered the unauthorized CAPTCHA and were prompted to download software, run a command, or take additional actions on your device, we recommend contacting your organization's IT support team or a trusted technology professional for guidance.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at extsecops@ecs.org.

Cognia has the knowledge to help schools improve. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional services and consulting within a framework of continuous improvement. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and 5 million educators every day, Cognia is an undeniable force for enhancing schools, engaging students and driving better outcomes for all. Find out more at cognia.org.

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