ACCREDITATION ACTION REPORT
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Indiana University-Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN
October 2003
ACCREDITATION DECISION: Accreditation is continued at the initial teacher preparation level. Continuing accreditation with conditions is granted at the advanced preparation level. In response to Standard 2, the unit must submit documentation to NCATE by March 1, 2004.When the documentation is submitted, the assessment system should be aligned with the spring 2004 expectations outlined in the NCATE Transition Plan.
Please refer to the action letter for additional areas for improvement cited. Please refer to the Board of Examiners report for strengths of the unit and for additional information on findings and areas for improvement.
STANDARDS MET:
1.
Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
2.
Assessment System and Unit Evaluation (initial teacher preparation
level)
3.
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
4.
Diversity
5.
Faculty Qualifications, Performance, and Development
6.
Unit Governance and Resources
STANDARDS NOT MET:
2.
Assessment System and Unit Evaluation (advanced preparation level)
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
(The following areas for improvement apply to the initial and advanced preparation levels except where otherwise indicated.)
Standard 2. Assessment System and Unit Evaluation
(Advanced preparation level) The unit does not clearly articulate its plan to assess the

Accreditation Action Report 2 Indiana University – Purdue University
Fort Wayne dispositions of candidates in elementary education, secondary education, and school administration programs.
Performance assessments within courses, field experiences, and portfolio do not consistently reflect the conceptual framework.
(Advanced preparation level) The unit’s assessment system does not include advanced programs in elementary and secondary education.
(Advanced preparation level) The unit does not systematically analyze data from the school administration and the counselor education programs.
The unit does not ensure consistency in its procedures for rating portfolios.
The unit does not ensure consistent assessment of candidate learning based on content area standards, developmental standards, and institutional standards.
(Advanced preparation level) The unit does not consistently assess the technology competence of advanced program candidates.
NOTE: Neither NCATE staff, team members, nor other agents of NCATE are empowered to make or modify
Unit Accreditation Board decisions. These remain the sole responsibility of the Unit Accreditation Board itself.