Connect with CAEP The Common Core Standards: Transforming Teacher and Leader Preparation with Stronger Accreditation James G. Cibulka, CAEP President NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Breakfast Series April 19, 2013

Defining the Problem: Increasing Need for More Education in Current Economy Source: Current Population Survey, multiple years. Education requirement for % of jobs in U.S. economy Courtesy Richard Laine, National Governors Association

Connect with CAEP CAEP Accreditation and Standards Implementation Raise the bar for educator preparation and, in turn, for student learning Incorporate national peer review and stakeholder investment in quality assurance Work closely with states on reform implementation

Connect with CAEP Where We Are With CAEP Accreditation Standards Commission on Standards and Performance Reporting Content and Pedagogy Clinical Practice and Partnerships Quality/Selectivit y of Candidates Capacity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement Accreditation, Public Accountability, and Transparency Commission Structure and Working Groups

Connect with CAEP Standard 1: Content and Pedagogical Knowledge The provider ensures that candidates develop a deep understanding of the critical concepts and principles of their discipline and, by completion, are able to use discipline-specific practices flexibly to advance the learning of all students toward attainment of college- and career-readiness expectations.

Connect with CAEP Components of Standard 1 There are 9 components to this standard that span the areas of: – Content and pedagogical knowledge (1 component), – Instructional practice (4 components), – The learner and learning (3 components), and – Equity (1 component)

Connect with CAEP Content and Pedagogy Quality/Selectivity of Candidates Accreditation, Public Accountability, and Transparency Capacity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement Clinical Practice and Partnerships

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Connect with CAEP Implementation Challenges Ahead Systemic Change is Required “Big Data” and Technology Must Reshape Preparation Can CAEP do for education what the Flexner Report did for medicine?