Teacher Education Accreditation
Teacher Education Accreditation
Accreditation is the peer review process that schools, colleges and universities undergo to determine whether an institution or program offering teacher preparation meets or exceeds professional standards of educational quality.
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Advantages to Attending an Accredited School of Education
Accreditation creates a gateway for students to participate in federally funded and state entitlement programs. Graduates from programs at accredited institutions also qualify to attend other accredited schools to pursue advanced studies, including master’s and doctorate programs. It can also make you more competitive in the job market; employers prefer to hire accredited teachers because these employees are trained under nationally established standards for teaching education.
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Accrediting Bodies
Over 1000 teacher preparation schools are currently accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council. The NCATE evaluates schools to make sure that they meet rigorous standards set by teachers, teacher educators and professional organizations across the nation.