Accreditation & Reporting

Kutztown University is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as an Educator Preparation Program provider. In addition, annual reporting measures are utilized to ensure our programs adhere to Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards.

To provide clearer public reporting, the College of Education presents CAEP Accountability Measures for Initial-Licensure Level Programs and Advanced-Level Programs separately:

Initial-Licensure Level Programs

Programs leading to recommendations for initial educator certification.

CAEP-Accredited Initial-Licensure Level Programs

Program	Degree Level	SPA Submission	SPA Recognition
PK-4 Elementary Education	Baccalaureate	NAEYC Submission	NAEYC Recognized
PK-4 Elementary Education	Masters	NAEYC Submission	NAEYC Recognition
PK-12 Library Science	Masters	AASL Submission	AASL Recognized
4-8 Middle Level	Baccalaureate	AMLE Submission	AMLE Recognition
7-12 Secondary Education Initial Certification	Masters	Non-SPA
7-12 Secondary English	Baccalaureate	NCTE Submission	NCTE Recognized
7-12 Secondary Math	Baccalaureate	NCTM Submission	NCTM Recognized
PK-12 Modern Languages (German & Spanish)	Baccalaureate	Non-SPA
7-12 Secondary Science	Baccalaureate	NSTA Submission	NSTA Recognized
7-12 Secondary Social Studies	Baccalaureate	NCSS Submission	NCSS Recognized
PK-12 Special Education	Baccalaureate	CEC Submission	CEC Recognized
PK-12 Visual Impairment	Post-baccalaureate	Non-SPA
PK-12 Visual Impairment	Baccalaureate	CEC VI Submission	CEC VI Recognized

Measure 1 - Performance of Completers (Component R4.1)
- Impact on P-12 Learning & Development:
  - Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment
  - Analysis of Pennsylvania Value Added Data
  - Alumni Impact on Student Learning - SLO Case Study
    
    Note: Case Study continues to be collected from Alumni on the impact on P-12 learning and development. The report will be posted later in the fall semester.
- Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness:
  - Alumni Performance Evaluations - Danielson Framework Evaluations
  - Case Study Findings on Alumni Effective Practice
    
    Updated Case Study Report – ongoing project with update forthcoming later in the fall semester.
Measure 2 - Satisfaction of Completers and Their Employers (Components R4.2, R5.3)
- Satisfaction of Employers & Employment Milestones:
- Satisfaction of Completers:
  - 2017 Alumni Survey
  - 2018 Alumni Survey
  - 2019 Alumni Survey
  - 2020 Alumni Survey
  - 2021 Alumni Survey
  - 2022 Alumni Survey
  - 2023 Alumni Survey
  - 2024 Alumni Survey
  - 2026 Alumni Survey data is still being collected for a greater return rate.
Measure 3 - Candidate Competency at Completion / Title II Pass Rates (Component R3.3)
- Title II certification testing pass rates for completers of Initial-Licensure Level programs:
Measure 4 - Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions
- Surveys reflecting the ability of Initial-Licensure Level program completers to be hired in education positions for which they have been prepared:

Advanced-Level Programs

Graduate programs that lead to recommendation for advanced educator certification or licensure.

CAEP-Accredited Advanced Level Programs

Program	Degree Level	SPA Submission	SPA Recognition
PK-12 English as a Second Language	Specialist or C.A.S.	TESOL Submission	TESOL Recognized
PK-12 Principal Certification	Masters	ELCC Submission	ELCC Recognized
PK-12 Reading Specialist	Masters	ILA Submission	ILA Recognized
PK-12 Supervisory Certification: Curriculum & Instruction	Specialist or C.A.S.	ELCC Submission	ELCC Recognized

Measure 1 - Performance of Completers
Data for this measure are presented through advanced-program completer performance evidence and related program outcome documentation, where applicable.
- Alumni Impact on Student Learning - SLO Case Study
  - Note: Case Study continues to be collected from alumni on the impact on P-12 learning and development. The report will be posted later in the fall semester.
Measure 2 - Satisfaction of Completers and Their Employers (Component RA4.1)
- Satisfaction of Employers & Employment Milestones:
- Satisfaction of Completers:
Measure 3 - Candidate Competency at Completion

Advanced-level program completion data and related competency evidence are reported through program-level assessments and outcomes documentation, where applicable. This data will be posted later this fall semester.
Measure 4 - Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions
- Surveys reflecting the ability of Advanced-Level program completers to be hired in education positions for which they have been prepared:
Please note: These self-reported responses are collected while candidates are completing field experiences and may not reflect the full percentage who secure employment after graduation and certification.

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