How EPiC™ Supports Program Accreditation: Aligning with Major Agency Accreditation Standards

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 Evidence

EPiC (Evaluating Pedagogy in the Classroom) provides a research-based, evidence-driven framework that simplifies the data collection, reporting, and improvement processes required by national accreditation bodies. Each rubric, data point, and report aligns with the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, creating a consistent structure that supports accreditation documentation while also enhancing candidate development.

EPiC provides:

• Evidence-First™ Scoring: Each indicator is anchored in concrete, observable classroom evidence, ensuring fairness, consistency, and inter-rater reliability.

• Multiple Measures Through the Dashboard: Accreditation requires varied sources of data—and the EPiC Support Dashboard delivers. It integrates the EPiC Key Assessment with a validated Danielson-aligned classroom observation tool, lesson plan reviewer, and the LoTi-Digital Age Survey®, providing programs with multiple lenses to assess candidate growth, program impact, and technology integration.

• Comprehensive Reporting Tools: Cohort-level dashboards aggregate candidate data across rubrics and timeframes, supporting accreditation reports, program evaluations, and continuous improvement planning.

Continuous Improvement Through Evidence and Support

Beyond initial accreditation, EPiC helps programs maintain excellence through ongoing review, analysis, and professional learning. The EPiC Support Dashboard enables programs to:

• Analyze aggregated cohort data and trends across rubrics and terms.

• Conduct observations using a Danielson-aligned tool that reinforces calibration and reliability.

• Administer the LoTi Digital-Age Survey to measure technology integration and instructional impact.

• Strengthen candidate practice through EPiC Practice Modules and on-demand PD Bytes courses.

• Generate comprehensive reports that showcase data-driven program improvements and faculty development efforts.

This unified approach moves programs beyond compliance—toward a culture of reflection, innovation, and continuous growth.

The Bottom Line

At just $99 per candidate, EPiC provides accreditation-ready evidence, actionable analytics, and professional development resources—all in one integrated system.