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Accreditation may start the conversation, but continuous improvement sustains it. For educator preparation programs (EPPs), demonstrating that cycle of reflection, adjustment, and measurable growth is key to maintaining excellence—and that’s exactly where the   EPiC™ Key Assessment   and EPiC™ Support Dashboard  shine. From Data Collection to Meaningful Action Many programs collect data. Few systems make it actionable. EPiC was designed to bridge that gap. Every data point, w

Accreditation is more than a benchmark—it’s a commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and candidate impact. Whether your institution aligns with CAEP, NASDTEC, AAQEP, NCATE, GaPSC, or AACTE , accreditors share a common expectation: demonstrate verifiable evidence that candidates are ready to teach effectively and ethically in P–12 classrooms. That’s exactly where the EPiC™ Key Assessment  and EPiC™ Support Dashboard  excel. A Unified System for Accreditation Evi

For Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs), demonstrating quality is more than meeting compliance checkboxes—it’s about showing candidates,...

When Georgia dropped the edTPA requirement, many Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) were left asking: What comes next?  Programs needed...

Data is only powerful when it’s put to use.  In Rubric B-4: Using Data to Plan for Future Learning , part of the EPiC™ Key Assessment ...

Feedback goes far beyond the red pen. It’s not about crossing out mistakes or writing “good job” in the margins—it’s about offering...

Data tells a story—if you know how to read it.  In Rubric B-2: Analyzing Whole Group Data , part of the EPiC™ Key Assessment...

Great assessments don’t happen by chance—they’re built with precision and purpose.  In Rubric B-1: Designing Evaluation Criteria to...

Without reflection, teaching stays the same. With it, everything changes.   Rubric A‑6: Reflecting on Teaching  in the EPiC™ Key...

What if a single question could shift a classroom from passive listening to active, analytical thinking? The   EPiC™ Key Assessment’s...

What does it really look like when teacher candidates foster classrooms where every student feels valued, heard, and safe to learn? Rubric A-4 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment , Respectful Classroom Interactions, goes beyond surface-level civility to evaluate how well candidates build inclusive, relationship-centered learning environments. This installment in our EPiC Implementation Series explores how EPPs can support candidates in modeling respectful communication, promoting pee

This installment of the EPiC™ Key Assessment  Implementation Series focuses on Rubric A-3: Engaging Students in Learning . This portion...

Rubric A-2: Meeting the Needs of All Student Populations of the EPiC Key Assessment is a critical   area where teacher candidates...

In this installment of our EPiC Implementation Series, Rubric A-1: Planning Standards-Based & Content-Specific Instruction  emphasizes...

Implementing a new assessment can be complex, but the right guidance makes all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to launch a new...

Meeting every candidate where they are — with differentiated support, Evidence-First™ feedback, and affordable access for all. In today’s...

The shift from traditional rubric-based assessments to more dynamic, evidence-driven models is gaining momentum. The EPiC™(Evaluating...

The transition from teacher candidate to fully-fledged educator is filled with both excitement and challenges. For many, the journey...

Accreditation renewal is a critical process for Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) that ensures they continue to meet high-quality...

As part of the EPiC™ Support Dashboard, PD Bytes™ offer teacher candidates an efficient way to enhance their teaching practices with...