Accreditation & Reporting
Continuous improvement of quality-assured programs.
Kutztown University’s College of Education prepares future educators through PDE-approved educator preparation programs and state and national accreditation.
Our teacher preparation and advanced licensure programs are reviewed for continuous improvement to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania requirements and alignment to professional standards.
PDE-Approved Educator Preparation Program Provider
Kutztown University is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as an Educator Preparation Program provider. PDE approval means our certification programs are reviewed by the Commonwealth and are designed to meet Pennsylvania standards and regulations for educator preparation.
CAEP Accreditation & Special Program Approval
Below, find KU programs that are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Initial level programs are those leading to an Instructional I teacher education license. Advanced programs refer to graduate programs that lead to a recommendation for licensure to PDE. The table also lists whether the program has Specialty Program Approval (SPA), and the SPA submission and most recent recognition are provided.
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CAEP & SPA Programs
Program Degree Level CAEP Level SPA Submission SPA Recognition PK-4 Elementary Education Baccalaureate Initial NAEYC Submission NAEYC Recognized PK-4 Elementary Education Masters Initial NAEYC Submission NAEYC Recognition PK-12 English as a Second Language Specialist or C.A.S. Advanced TESOL Submission TESOL Recognized PK-12 Library Science Masters Initial AASL Submission AASL Recognized 4-8 Middle Level Baccalaureate Initial AMLE Submission AMLE Recognition PK-12 Principal Certification Masters Advanced ELCC Submission ELCC Recognized PK-12 Reading Specialist Masters Advanced ILA Submission ILA Recognized 7-12 Secondary Education Initial Certification Masters Initial Non-SPA 7-12 Secondary English Baccalaureate Initial NCTE Submission NCTE Recognized 7-12 Secondary Math Baccalaureate Initial NCTM Submission NCTM Recognized PK-12 Modern Languages (German & Spanish) Baccalaureate Initial Non-SPA 7-12 Secondary Science Baccalaureate Initial NSTA Submission NSTA Recognized 7-12 Secondary Social Studies Baccalaureate Initial NCSS Submission NCSS Recognized PK-12 Special Education Baccalaureate Initial CEC Submission CEC Recognized PK-12 Visual Impairment Post-baccalaureate Initial Non-SPA PK-12 Supervisory Cert: Curriculum & Instruction Specialist or C.A.S. Advanced ELCC Submission ELCC Recognized PK-12 Visual Impairment Baccalaureate Initial CEC VI Submission
Annual State and National Reporting Measures
The College of Education uses a variety assessments to ensure our programs meet state and national standards, as well as university-established Student Learning Outcomes. Results of collected data used to support data-driven decision making towards the continuous improvement of our programs. Below, find annual reports compiling data on program completers' career outcomes and impact on teaching, certification testing pass rates, and more.
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Measure 1 - Performance of Completers (Component R4.1)
- Impact on P-12 Learning & Development:
- 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 soon
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Measure 2 - Satisfaction of Completers & Their Employers (Component R4.2 | R5.3 | RA4.1)
- Satisfaction of Employers & Employment Milestones:
- Satisfaction of Completers:
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Measure 3 - Title II Program Pass Rates (Component R3.3)
- Certification testing pass rates for completers of Initial and Advanced programs:
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Measure 4 - Career Outcomes of Program Completers
- Ability of Initial and Advanced program completers to be hired in educational 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.
The reports and supporting documents on this page are provided for reference and archival purposes. Some files may not fully meet current accessibility standards due to the age, format, or complexity of the original content. Accessible alternatives or assistance accessing the information can be provided upon request. Please contact our office at coedean@kutztown.edu.