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Standard 2

Standard 2. Assessment System and Unit Evaluation

The Educator Preparation Program (EPP) has a Unit Assessment System (UAS), which reflects state and national standards for candidate performance and was designed for data collection and analysis, facilitating continuous program improvement. The UAS allows the EPP to regularly review candidate performance data at the program, departmental, and unit levels for purposes of curricular improvement, improved candidate performance, and overall process for improvement. This established data collection system underscores candidate and faculty understanding of unit and program expectations, while providing valuable information to inform unit, program, and course improvements. The EPP utilizes a secure web-based data management system, TK20, for the collection, maintenance, and utilization of data collected in initial and advanced programs.

The UAS is comprehensive and integrated. Initial and Advanced candidates are systematically monitored throughout their matriculation through the EPP to ensure they gain the requisite knowledge, skills and dispositions required to complete the program. There are three data transition points for candidates in all initial teacher certification preparation programs and advanced (non-certification) programs alike. Each transition has one or more key assessment(s). Candidates are not able to progress in programs unless they have successfully met assessment standards at a satisfactory level. Assessment data are reviewed by the CAEP Coordinator and Assessment Committee prior to being shared with the EPP and programs. The EPP faculty have established a cycle of three retreat meetings each academic year to discuss data from assessments and to plan programmatic improvements.

2.1 Assessment System and Unit Evaluation

2.1.a Assessment System

2.1.b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation

2.1.c Use of Data for Program Improvement

2.2 Areas for Improvement Cited in the Action Report from the Previous Accreditation Review

2.3 Exhibits of Evidence for Standard 2

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