CAEP Update

1. CAEP Update Stevie Chepko, CAEP Stevie.chepko@caepnet.org Sr. VP for Accreditation

2. Version II of Accreditation Handbook • Includes a rubric for each component under each CAEP Standard (p. 21-70) • Rubrics used by reviewers to determine the alignment, exactness, and rigor of the evidence submitted • Handbook organized by Standards with evidence table and rubrics provided for each component • Pathway specific guidelines provided in Appendices (IB-Appendix A p.91; SI-Appendix B p. 131; TI-Appendix C p. 144) • Appendix G p. 143 has the CAEP Assessment Rubric

3. Revised Submission Shell • Access revised shell through your AIMS log-in • Sample below is for CAEP University (24319) with “caep” as the password • IB Pathway is CAEP University IB (33035) with “caep” as the password • Left hand side – Visit Reports • Click on Self- Study Report • Click on question mark – video appears with instructions on the system works • http://aims.caepnet.org/AIMS_MainFrame.asp • I. EPP Overview • Context and Unique Characteristics • Description of Organization Structure • Vision, Mission, Goals • EPP’s shared Values and Beliefs for Educator Preparation • Is the EPP regionally or institutionally accredited?

4. Revised Submission Shell (cont.) • If EPP is not regionally accredited, a series of questions are answered – • If EPP is regionally accredited, prompted to upload PDF • Table 7 – EPP Assessments • Click on which standard(s)the assessment provides evidence for • Guiding questions are provided

5. Revised Submission Shell (cont.) • Specialty Licensure Area Data • Select the program review option that applies • Can select more than one option • Answer the four questions • Standard 2 – Clinical Partnerships • Standard 3 – Candidate Quality, Recruitment and Selectivity • Standard 4 – Program Impact • Standard 5 – Provider Quality, Continuous Improvement and Capacity

6. Revised Submission Shell (cont.) • III. Cross-cutting themes • Statement of integration of diversity • Analysis of evidence that demonstrates diversity integration • Statement of integration of technology • Analysis of evidence that demonstrates technology integration • Areas for Improvement (AFIs) from previous accreditation decisions, if any • Statement of progress in support of removing the AFI(s) • Overview of evidence in support of removing the AFI(s) • Holistic summary statement

7. Revised Submission Shell (cont.) • V. Selected Improvement Plan • Provide a description of the selected area for improvement and a rationale • Identify goals and objectives aligned with Selected Area of Improvement • Describe the specific strategies and interventions to be implemented • Present a complete description of the assessment plan • Describe the resources available to implement the plan • EPPs can elect to upload entire SI Plan as an attachment • State Standard(s)Exhibition Evidence

8. The Self Study – Standard 1 (Sample 1)EPP Created Assessments • Create a folder in the Evidence Room for all EPP created assessments • Sub-folders would hold each of the EPP created assessments and for each assessment the following would be included: • Narrative specific to administration and purpose of the assessment • Point or points when assessment is administered • Purpose of assessment and use for decision making • Description of or plan for the establishment of (at minimum) content validity using a research-based methodology • Description of or plan for the establishment of inter-rater reliability

9. The Self Study – Standard 1 (Sample 1)EPP Created Assessments • Narrative specific to information provided to candidates • Candidates given a description of purpose of the assessment • Expectations and level of performance are identified (What is the minimal level of sufficiency?) • Can simply upload a copy of the description of the assignment given to candidates • Copy of the assessment • Each indicator tagged to a specific CAEP Component • For Component 1.1 • Tag each indicator to InTASC Standard and CAEP Component • EPP electing the feedback option – tag to InTASC, CAEP, and state standards

10. The Self Study – Standard 1 (Sample 2)EPP Created Assessments • Scoring Guide or Rubric defining the at least the minimum level of sufficiency for each indicator • Data chart (tagged) and disaggregated by specialty licensure area • EPP created assessments are evaluated using the CAEP Evaluation Rubric • EXCEPTION TO THE RULE • For surveys, CAEP does not require validity or reliability • Must meet the criteria for a quality survey as identified on the CAEP Evaluation Rubric – 6a and 6b

11. The Self Study – Standard 1 (Sample 2)EPP Created Assessments • Scoring Guide or Rubric defining the at least the minimum level of sufficiency for each indicator • Data chart (tagged) and disaggregated by specialty licensure area • EPP created assessments are evaluated using the CAEP Evaluation Rubric • EXCEPTION TO THE RULE • For surveys, CAEP does not require validity or reliability • Must meet the criteria for a quality survey as identified on the CAEP Evaluation Rubric – 6a and 6b

12. Submission of Self Study – Standard 1 • Self-study is submitted by Standard or Claims • Specialty area evidence is disaggregated and submitted as part of CAEP Standard 1 • Data submitted as evidence for CAEP Standard 1 is embedded into the narrative text of the report • Only evidence specific to components of Standard 1 is submitted – • EPPs submit only data specific to the component • Requires EPPs to disaggregate data from assessments/data charts specific to that component • Evidence based case is made for meeting Standard 1

13. Submission of Self Study – Standard 1 • Self-study is submitted by Standard or Claims • Specialty area evidence is disaggregated and submitted as part of CAEP Standard 1 • Data submitted as evidence for CAEP Standard 1 is embedded into the narrative text of the report • Only evidence specific to components of Standard 1 is submitted – • EPPs submit only data specific to the component • Requires EPPs to disaggregate data from assessments/data charts specific to that component • Evidence based case is made for meeting Standard 1

14. The Self Study – Standard 1Proprietary Assessments • Proprietary assessments are assessments used by the EPP where the property rights to the assessments are owned by another entity such as - • State required licensure test • edTPA or PPAT • State surveys • Any state data provided for Standard 4 • For Proprietary assessments, the EPP provides validity and reliability information from the owner of the assessment if the information is available • Proprietary assessments are not subject to review using the CAEP Evaluation Rubric

15. Sample of Proprietary Assessments – State Licensure Exams

16. Proposed Modifications for Advanced Standards • Standard 2 • The provider ensures that effective partnerships and high-quality clinical practice are central to preparation so that candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to demonstrate positive impact on all P-12 students’ learning and development, unless the EPP has justified the lack of clinical components in the program. • [Note: This additional phrase is intended to apply to programs such as a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, or in Teacher Leadership, which are designed to deepen the knowledge of licensed teachers in a particular area but do not lead to an additional endorsement, licensure, or certification.]

17. Proposed Changes to Components for Advanced Standards • Component 5.4 • Measures of advanced program completer impact on the P-12 learning environment, including, when applicable, available outcome data on P-12 student growth, are summarized, externally benchmarked, analyzed, shared widely, and acted upon in decision-making related to programs, resource allocation, and future direction.

18. Standards for Advanced Programs (cont.) • Advanced Programs • Will be able to submit assessments specific to the content area • EPPs cannot use the same assessments for Ed. Leadership and Reading Specialists • Assessments at the Advanced Level need to have at least content validity and inter-rater reliability established • Probably a limit on the number of assessments allowed per content area at the advanced level will be set • Scope of review (which programs must be submitted) has not been determined • Guidelines for submission will be included in the fall version of the Accreditation Handbook

19. Clinical Experiences – Advanced Level • Clinical practice to be redefined for advanced level programs to allow for the diversity and uniqueness of advanced level programs. Proposed definition: For the purposes of advanced preparation, clinical experiences should provide opportunities for candidates in advanced level programs to practice and demonstrate their proficiencies on problems of practice appropriate for their field of specialization.

20. Clinical Experiences - Redefined • These experiences should allow for authentic demonstration (professional practice) of mastery of their specialization (i.e., knowledge, skills, and dispositions) addressing problems of practice. For example: • Identify issue(s) • Consider multiple perspectives and collaborative approaches • Apply theory and research • Identify and leverage resources • Address potential impact • Make recommendations and consider implications for practice and policy.

21. Sample of Types of Clinical Experiences at the Advanced level • Advanced candidates could – • Use their own classrooms or schools for clinical or field experiences • Conduct action research projects using their own classrooms or schools • Conduct collaborative problem-based projects with a school partner • Internships

22. Assessing a Supportive Learning Environment • Types of assessments that might be appropriate for the evaluation of a supportive learning environment • Surveys on climate (students/faculty/other school professionals) • Individualized learning plans • Evidence of data-driven decision making • Dispositional assessments • Authentic problem-based project

23. Timeline for Submission of Advanced Level Programs • If the EPP’s self-study is due after September 1, 2017, the EPP must submit their advanced level programs as well as their initial licensure programs • If the EPP’s site visit is in the spring of 2018, it will still depend on the self study due date. The self-study is submitted 8 months before the date of the site visit. • If the EPP’s site visit is in the fall of 2017, the EPP’s advanced level programs will not be submitted for review. Only the EPP’s initial licensure areas will be submitted for review.