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.
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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
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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.
- Impact on P-12 Learning & Development:
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
- Alumni Impact on Student Learning - SLO Case Study
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Measure 2 - Satisfaction of Completers and Their Employers (Component RA4.1)
- Satisfaction of Employers & Employment Milestones:
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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.
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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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