ACCREDITATION
UPDATE
8.20.09
W. Agnew
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNIT &
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AT
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Accreditation Update
May,
2009
Spring,
2009
July,
2009
August,
2009
Spring, 2009
Redesign announced by NCATE
Accreditation Update
May,
2009
Spring,
2009
July,
2009
August,
2009
May-June, 2009
Redesign accepted with focus on. . .
Continuous Improvement
and
Transformation Initiatives
Accreditation Update
May,
2009
Spring,
2009
July,
2009
August,
2009
July, 2009
Transformation Initiative Meeting
Donna Gollnick, Senior Vice President NCATE
Hap Hairston, DESE
Springfield Schools
Baptist Bible College
Evangel University
Drury University and
Missouri State University
July, 2009
Transformation Initiative Meeting
Joint Transformation Project
Teacher Education Alliance
(TEA Project)
Accreditation Update
May,
2009
Spring,
2009
July,
2009
August,
2009
August, 2009
Accreditation at MSU
SPAs changing
 SPAs optional
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 SPAs
encouraged because of national
recognition
 SPAs requirements make it easier to complete
MoSTEP requirements.
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MoSTEP checklist
Accreditation Update
Looking Ahead
Accreditation Update
Sept.,
2009
Oct.,
2009
Nov.,
2009
Feb.,
2010
September, 2009
MSU along with other project
participants have been invited to
present the TEA (AYP) project at
AACTE/NCATE National Conference.
Accreditation Update
Sept.,
2009
Oct.,
2009
Nov.,
2009
Feb.,
2010
October, 2009
October 1, 2009
 Report intent to complete SPA or elect to opt out
 email
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Vicki Simons
Opting out or no SPA
 Begin
preliminary review of MoSTEP requirements
 MoSTEP template from Dr. Agnew by October 1.
Accreditation Update
Sept.,
2009
Oct.,
2009
Nov.,
2009
Feb.,
2010
November, 2009
NCATE Web Seminar
 November 18 and 19, 2009
 Addresses the online writing of Institutional Reports
according to the streamlined process
 Additional info--MSU Accreditation Website
Accreditation Update
Sept.,
2009
Oct.,
2009
Nov.,
2009
Feb.,
2010
February, 2010
SPAs reports due
OR
MoSTEP preliminary report due
Accreditation Update
A look at NCATE
Transformation Initiative
requirements
MSU Transformation Initiative
TEA/AYP Project
with
Springfield Public Schools and
other Universities
Transformation Initiative
Focus--
Improvement in educator preparation
program that can provide leadership
to the field.
MSU Transformation Initiative
Responds to the need for. . .
Highly qualified teachers and other
school professionals for high-needs
schools.
MSU Transformation Initiative
Responds to the need for. . .
Improvement in P-12 student learning
across diverse populations as America
becomes a more heterogeneous
society.
MSU Transformation Initiative
Responds to the need for. . .
More clinically-based programs to
help increase teacher experience
and effectiveness with diverse
populations, and for coordinated
approaches to the induction and
retention of new teachers and other
school professionals.
MSU Transformation Initiative
Responds to the challenge of. . .
Recognition that educator preparation
and school reform are inextricably
bound together. Therefore, educators
must be prepared both as individually
skilled practitioners as well as
professionals oriented toward ongoing
school improvement.
NCATE Mid-cycle Report
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Focus on continuous improvement and report on
changes since the previous visit, linked to NCATE six
standards in the Institutional Report
Submit electronically
Report reviewed by pre-visit BOE committee
Feedback provided to the unit allowing time to
focus on area of concerns
Transformation Initiative Proposal
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25 page limit submitted with the mid-cycle
report
Report includes
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Problem(s) to be addressed
Goals
Beliefs
Plan
Transformation Initiative
The Process—BOE Committee Review
 Committee and representative from the state
partnership reviews unit reports, annual reports,
Title II data and national or state program reports
 Feedback to unit on concerns
 Committee decides eligibility based on likelihood of
continuing to meet standards
Transformation Initiative
The Process--After Approval of TI
 Committee on Transformation Initiatives (CTI) formed
• reviews proposal
• consults with institution on modification of proposal
• recommends approval to Unit Accreditation Board
(UAB)
• consultant identified to review unit’s implementation.
• No additional institution report required
• Transformation Initiative Visit (7th year)
Transformation Initiative
The Process--Unit engages and finishes Initiative
 Submit final report, including evaluation of results
 Consultant reviews final report
 Consultant report submitted to CTI and UAB with
recommendation whether results should be
propagated to the field
 Unit receives a Commendation for Leadership in the
Field
Assessments
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STEPS System--California State University
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Surveys through STEPS and InQsit
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Move toward the NCATE Transition Points system
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SharePoint Server—Depository for exhibits
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PEU2 (SharePoint Server)
Accreditation activities & future plans. . .
Dean’s Monday Communiqué &
MSU Accreditation Website
NCATE and MoSTEP
Fall, 2009
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MoSTEP review process
SPA writing process
Institutional Report Draft
Transformation Initiative Proposal
Assessment System Review