The 青青草视频 has earned a gold star from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Teacher preparation programs offered by UL Lafayette鈥檚 College of Education were recently accredited by CAEP after a rigorous evaluation process.
鈥淚t involves an intensive, comprehensive process that includes assessments of faculty, curriculums, clinical processes and plans for improvement,鈥 said Nathan Roberts, dean of the College of Education.
The evaluation includes a four-day visit to campus by CAEP representatives who sit in on courses, meet with students and graduates, and evaluate recruitment and retention models.
The council is the only nationally recognized accrediting body for institutions that offer bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 or doctoral degrees, or post-baccalaureate or other programs for prospective teachers.
CAEP was established when the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council merged in 2013. Accreditation is mandated by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
It typically conducts reviews every seven to 10 years, according to the CAEP website. Since its formation, the council has accredited 281 schools.
Dr. Christopher A. Koch, CAEP president, said accredited teacher preparation programs 鈥渕eet high standards so that their students receive an education that prepares them to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate.鈥
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