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The College of Education has been selected to host a training session in July for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Board of Examiners (BOE). The college is the only Ohio institution ever to host the national training session.
The selection was based on the college’s recent high performance level in all six of NCATE’s rigorous new performance standards, resulting in a five-year continuing accreditation. The College of Education has been successfully reviewed for NCATE’s continuing accreditation since the inception of the organization in 1954.
“The University of Akron’s College of Education serves as a model for others of like size and mission,” says Thomas Bordenkircher, administrator, Ohio Department of Education. “It is so valuable to have a rich resource right here in Ohio.”
Elizabeth Stroble, dean of the college, says it is ready to meet the challenges of supporting other institutions in achieving accreditation and assisting in the training of BOE members.
“Since the fall 2002 review, nine Ohio institutions have consulted with our College of Education to assist in their preparation for accreditation reviews,” Stroble says. “Serving as a role model is a testament to the college’s shared leadership and standard-setting programs. Our community of professionals strives to provide leadership for community well-being.”
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes NCATE as the professional accrediting body for schools, departments and colleges of education. NCATE-accredited schools meet rigorous standards developed by educators, policymakers and members of the public. The standards are revised every five years to incorporate best practice and research. Teacher candidates must have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter they plan to teach as well as the skills necessary to help all students learn. Reviewers examine programs that prepare and develop teachers, counselors, administrators and other school personnel.
In addition, the institution must demonstrate partnerships with P-12 schools, faculty members who model effective teaching practices and the resources — including information technology — necessary to prepare candidates to meet NCATE standards. The institution must provide evidence of an assessment system that collects and analyzes data on candidates and programs.
With an undergraduate and graduate enrollment of more than 3,500, the University’s College of Education is the third largest teacher education preparation program in Ohio. It operates seven centers and more than 40 formal collaborative arrangements with state and local organizations and agencies.
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