The education department degree programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
This accreditation covers both Valpo’s undergraduate (B.A./B.S.) and graduate teacher education (M.Ed.) programs.. About CAEP »
National Recognition
The status of National Recognition is an additional mark of distinction for the program and indicates that the program has substantially met the standards of the Specialized Professional Associations.
| Valpo’s Recognized Teacher Education Programs | Specialized Professional Association
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| Elementary Education | Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) |
| English/Language Arts Education | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) |
| Foreign Language Education | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) |
| Mathematics Education | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) |
| Physical Education | National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE) |
| Science Education | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) |
| Social Studies Education | National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) |
| Special Education | Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) |
| Music Education | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
CAEP Annual Reporting Measures
Impact on P-12 learning and development (Component 4.1)
- Currently under development (available summer 2018)
Indicators of teaching effectiveness (Component 4.2)
Satisfaction of employers and employment milestones (Component 4.3) and Satisfaction of completers (Component 4.4)
- IDOE Principals Survey (No data, less then 10)
- IDOE Completer Survey Responses
- VU Education Department Principal and Completer Report
- 2017 Summary Report 2017 Completer and Principal Survey Responses (Available May 2018)
- 2016 Summary Report 2016 Completer and Principal Survey Responses
- 2015 Summary Report 2015 Completer and Principal Survey Responses
- 2014 Summary Report 2014 Completer and Principal Survey Responses
Graduation Rates (initial & advanced levels)
Ability of completers to meet licensing (certification) and any additional state requirements
- Licensure Test Scores
- Completer Licensure Rate
- Title II Reports
- AY 2016-2017 Traditional Alternative (Available May 2018)
- AY 2015-2016 Traditional Alternative
- AY 2014-2015 Traditional Alternative
- AY 2013-2014 Traditional Alternative
- AY 2012-2013 Traditional Alternative
Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have been prepared
Student loan default rates and other consumer information (initial & advanced levels)
