Can middle level teacher preparation programs be reviewed by NMSA if the teacher preparation unit of the institution is not NCATE accredited or not seeking NCATE accreditation?
No, program review is part of an overall accreditation process for institutions accredited, or in the process of seeking accreditation, from NCATE. For example, separate standards that would overlap unit standards are not included in the program review process. The NMSA standards focus on what is unique to middle level teacher preparation. The unit standards apply to the professional preparation unit (e.g., college of education, school of education). Therefore, responding to the program standards without completing the remainder of the accreditation process is not feasible. Can programs from institutions that are NCATE accredited submit middle level teacher preparation programs for review at any time? No, the program review process is a part of either the initial or continuing accreditation process. Therefore, middle level teacher preparation programs are reviewed according to the time line followed by institutions. Details are available from NCATE. What degree levels are included in t
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- Can middle level teacher preparation programs be reviewed by NMSA if the teacher preparation unit of the institution is not NCATE accredited or not seeking NCATE accreditation?
- Can programs from institutions that are NCATE accredited submit middle level teacher preparation programs for review at any time?
- What happens when middle level teacher preparation programs are approved by NMSA?
