What is the goal of the accreditation process?
The NCATE accreditation process aims for a system of continuous improvement. The structure for the process is a dynamic one, with consistent review and revision at regular intervals for all constituents (NCATE, Specialty Program Associations, and institutions)—each of whom hopefully models continuous improvement. The process focuses on the assessment of quality professional preparation through formative evaluation, with a strong emphasis on documenting candidates’ performance, including their effects on children’s learning.
