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This document outlines the standards and procedures for accrediting schools, colleges, and departments of education that prepare teachers and other professional school personnel. It also provides a vision of the professional teacher for the 21st century and the role of NCATE in leading reform in teacher education.
The NCATE- and TEAC- accredited EPPs are CAEP-eligible until such time as the CAEP accreditation review process is completed. The Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) listed here have been accredited as of October 2016 , as reported by the accrediting organization.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) sets the standards for the accreditation of teacher preparation programs in the US. The standards cover six unit standards and 14 program standards, as well as the accreditation process and decisions.
NCATE is a nonprofit coalition of national associations that accredits institutions for teacher preparation. NCATE standards focus on candidate performance, assessment, and improvement based on data and evidence.
The NCATE Unit Standards are the basis for the on-site review of the unit conducted by the Board of Examiners team. They identify the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions expected of educational professionals, as well as the organizational structures, policies, and procedures that support candidate learning.
Learn about the conceptual framework and six standards for teacher education accreditation by NCATE. The web page explains the unit's vision, assessment system, field experiences, diversity, faculty qualifications, and resources.
This publication contains the revised unit standards and accreditation decisions approved by NCATE in 2007 for teacher preparation institutions. It also provides explanations, rubrics, and glossary of the standards and their elements.
