Accreditation renewal is a critical process for Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) that ensures they continue to meet high-quality standards in teacher preparation. This process involves a rigorous review of an EPP’s curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and overall practices, providing a “seal of approval” that reassures prospective teachers, employers, and the public. One key tool that can support EPPs in successfully navigating their accreditation renewal is the EPiC™ Key Assessment, which not only aids in meeting the accreditation requirements but also helps to enhance and continually improve the program’s overall effectiveness.
Quality Assurance
The EPiC Key Assessment offers a comprehensive framework to assess teacher candidates' readiness. Evidence-First™ scoring results in detailed and valid feedback, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared to meet EPP certification requirements and succeed in the classroom.
Continuous Improvement
Accreditation is an ongoing process, and the EPiC Key Assessment supports this by providing data and easy-to-use reporting tools for continuous program improvement. The EPiC Support Dashboard helps EPPs track candidate performance, identify areas for growth, and make data-driven decisions for curriculum and professional development adjustments.
Meeting Standardized Expectations
Aligned to key agency accreditation guidelines, including CAEP, NASDTEC, AAQEP, AACTE, and NCATE, the EPiC Key Assessment ensures EPPs meet rigorous national standards. It offers a flexible tool tailored to each institution’s needs while fulfilling accreditation requirements.
Building Public Confidence
The transparency of the EPiC Key Assessment builds public trust by clearly demonstrating how EPPs meet accreditation standards and prepare effective educators. Sharing data and results helps EPPs enhance their reputation as providers of high-quality teacher preparation.
Emphasizing Research-Based Practices
Accrediting bodies require research-based practices, and the EPiC Key Assessment helps EPPs demonstrate the effectiveness of their teaching methods. By collecting and analyzing candidate performance data, the assessment supports the accreditation process and provides valuable insights for program improvement.
The EPiC Key Assessment is a powerful tool for EPPs navigating their accreditation renewal. Ensuring quality assurance, promoting continuous improvement, meeting standards, building confidence, and emphasizing research-based practices help programs maintain their accreditation and effectiveness.
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