Introduction to NCATE and PSC Reflective Pathways from Theory to Practice Brewton-Parker College Education Division

NCATE / PSC Accreditation National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PSC – Georgia Professional Standards Commission Official visit of NCATE / PSC September 30 – October 4, 2006

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCATE is an alliance of 33 national professional education and public organizations. It is non-profit and non-government. NCATE support quality teaching. NCATE currently accredits 623 colleges of education. NCATE accreditation is a mark of distinction, and provides recognition that the college of education has met national professional standards for the preparation of teachers and other educators. NCATE’s performance-based accreditation system, requires institutions to provide evidence of competent teacher candidate performance. Teacher candidates must know the subject matter they plan to teach The above is from the NCATE Internet Web Site. For additional information visit http//:

Georgia Professional Standards Commission Responsible for: Certification of teachers in Georgia Accrediting teacher education programs in Georgia’s colleges and universities Code of Ethics for Georgia’s teachers Continued certification of Georgia’s teachers

Cooperation and Commitment College Administration College Faculty and Staff Education Division Faculty and Staff Off Campus Faculty Adjunct Faculty Students Community at Large

The Journey required…. Time Commitment Collaboration Perseverance Self evaluation Division evaluation Program evaluation Course evaluation Results: Stronger Division Stronger Degree Programs

The journey required developing… Conceptual Framework Mission Statement Vision Statement Proficiency Outcomes Electronic Assessment Procedures Aligning Standards Candidate Knowledge/Skills/Dispositions Electronic Data Collection & Reporting Data Analysis Candidates/Unit/Institution Accountability On-Site Review Teams Systematic Yearly Faculty Review

The Journey – Still to Come Updating the Education section of the Brewton-Parker Internet web site Institutional Report to NCATE & PSC Pre-visit of NCATE chair Arrangements and itinerary for official visit to campus and off campus sites Electronic Evidence Room – Evidence on site Official Visit – September 30 – October 4, 2006.

You are invited to comment Third-party comments on the quality of the professional education programs at Brewton- Parker College are invited. Letters of comment should be sent to: The Board of Examiners c/o National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC

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