1. Purdue University NCATE/IPSB Accreditation Visit
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Teacher Education Programs
(March 6 – 10, 2004)

2. NCATE National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Voluntary
Recognized by the U. S. Department of Ed.
46 State Partnerships plus D. C. and Puerto Rico

3. IPSB Indiana Professional Standards Board
State of Indiana agency
National accreditation encouraged, but not mandatory
Same standards as NCATE
Partnership State - Joint Visit

4. Why is NCATE/IPSB Accreditation Important?
Assures public of highly qualified teachers as required by “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB)
It provides visible assurance to the citizens of Indiana that Purdue University is working to meet education needs within the state – and it is in Purdue’s Strategic Plan
Without NCATE/IPSB accreditation our teacher education graduates cannot get licensed in Indiana - or most other states

5. Purdue University National/international reputation
ENGAGEMENT
LEARNING
DISCOVERY
The
Next Level:
PREEMINENCE
National/international reputation
Strong commitment to Land Grant mission
New president & strong leadership team
Strong focus on strategic planning
Strong partnerships with content area departments in other schools

6. The Next Level: Preeminence Purdue Strategic Plan 2001-2006
Key Strategies
Specific to Goal 3 (Engagement)
“Strengthen preparatory education through enhanced, ongoing engagement with PK-12 schools, with special emphasis on reading, writing, math and science.”
Metrics
Types/categories and number of programs
Number of schools, school visits and students served

7. George Hynd Phillip VanFossen Richard Lesh
DEAN
George Hynd
Teacher Education Council
Mike Kremer
Manager
Business Office
Abe Cross
Director
Development
Robert Evans Director
Office of Information
Technology
T.J. Oakes Director
Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure
Sidney Moon Interim
Associate Dean
Academic Programs
Wm. McInerney
Interim
Associate Dean
Engagement
Phillip VanFossen
Director
Ackerman Center
Deborah Bennett
Director
Assessment Research Center
Linda Austin
Director
Office of Field Experiences
Jane Ann Dimitt
Director
Office of Advising and Recruiting
Jim Lehman, Head
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Maribeth Schmitt, Director
Purdue Literacy Network Project
Sidney Moon
Director
Gifted Education
Resource Institute
Richard Lesh
Director
School of Mathematics and Science Center
and
Twenty-first Century
Conceptual Tools
Patty Mason Director
Office of
Graduate Studies
Kevin Kelly, Head
Department of Educational Studies
Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center
Robert Evans
Managing Director
Technology
Resources Center

8. Purdue University Teacher Education Program Governance and Administrative Structure

9. Professional Preparation Model
Strong commitment to a professional preparation model
Model adopted in 1992, reaffirmed in 1999 & 2003 by Teacher Education Council (TEC)
Based on research & best practice

10. Purdue’s Teacher Education Programs
Includes a set of block courses, each block with a corresponding field experience called “Theory Into Practice” (TIP)
Reforms are aimed to achieve
Programmatic coherence through the use of sequenced blocks
Additional, earlier, and more meaningful field experiences through the TIPs
Additional emphasis on technology, diversity and assessment

11. Assessment Blocks, Gates & Courses
Elementary Education
Gate A
Gate B
Gate C
Gate D
Block I
Block II
Block III
Block IV
Block V
Block VI
EDCI
EDPS
EDCI 361
EDCI 362
EDCI 363
EDCI 364
EDCI 365
EDPS 430
EDCI 466
EDCI 496
Secondary Education / Special Education
Gate A
Gate B
Gate C
Gate D
Block I
Block II
Methods Courses
Student Teaching
EDCI
EDPS
Courses Specified by Each Program Area
Specified By
Program Area
Graduation
Relationships Among Elementary and Secondary Education
Gates, Blocks and Courses

12. Blocks, Gates & Courses
Assessment
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

13. Strengths of the Teacher Education Program
Historical commitment to content area learning
Respect for faculty ownership from across campus as evidenced by joint, split & courtesy appointments
Governed by Teacher Education Council (TEC)
Strong commitment to sequenced field experiences prior to student teaching
Continuously engaged in self study

14. Challenges of the New Standards (Professional and NCATE)
Stakes are higher (NCLB)
Input versus output - performance-based standards and assessments
Accreditation requires involvement of the entire university - shared vision
We can no longer assume that we are preparing good educators; we must provide evidence of that fact

15. The Purdue Visit Saturday - team arrives, orientation
Sunday - team meets, Exhibit Room, presentation/evening function
Monday - interviews, observations, visits to schools
Tuesday - interviews, observations
Wednesday - draft report, exit conference

16. BOE Gathers Data
Institutional Report
Exhibit Room
Interviews

17. Institutional Report* for Continuing Visits
Section 1. Overview of the institution
Section 2. Conceptual framework
Section 3. Evidence for meeting six standards *

18. Program Descriptions
Initial Teacher Education Preparation Programs: 28
Advanced Preparation Programs: 36
Program Summary URL with Template:

19. NCATE Standards Candidate Performance Unit Capacity
Candidate Knowledge, Skills, & Dispositions
Assessment System and Unit Evaluation
Unit Capacity
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice
Diversity
Faculty Qualifications, Performance, and Development
Unit Governance and Resources

20. Interviews
Faculty, candidates, staff, school personnel, & administrators in all schools
Possible questions/answers  
NCATE/BOEReportQuestions.doc

21. After the NCATE/IPSB Visit
BOE writes report
Institution writes rejoinder
Report & rejoinder go to NCATE Unit Accreditation Board
Accreditation status determined by NCATE (Fall 2004)
Accreditation status determined by IPSB (Fall 2004)

22. NCATE/IPSB Accreditation Decision
Possible outcomes
Accreditation Continued (7 years)
Accreditation Continued with Conditions
to be removed within two years with a focused visit
Accreditation Continued with Probation
to be removed within two years by an initial-like visit

23. The NCATE/IPSB March 6-10, 2004 Visit
Questions/Discussion
The NCATE/IPSB March 6-10, 2004 Visit