The National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Accreditation process is more relevant and important than ever to the discussion of students' success and completion of meaningful credentials. In the current politically-charged climate, NADE Accreditation helps programs demonstrate not only to themselves and their administrations, but to their states and systems, the effects of changes made to their programs. NADE Accreditation promotes standards for research and practice in Developmental/Transitional Education. This article discusses the importance of NADE Accreditation.