Accreditation
Our programs are fully approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE) since 1954.
Accrediting Bodies
- CAEP
- North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
- Music Education: National Association of Schools of Music
- TESOL Advancing Excellence in English Language Teaching
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Conceptual Framework
At UND, our teacher education programs are structured around a conceptual framework in which educators play three crucial and intersecting roles.
Educators as Learners
Addresses our goal of developing educators who are committed and passionate about the continuing process of learning about many things, especially the process of teaching, and who will in turn guide their students in becoming life-long learners.
Educators as Practitioners
Focuses on developing educators who are able to take an active role in promoting the learning of all students. In our programs, you will learn about educational settings and the diverse learner while engaging in multiple, authentic experiences in schools that challenge you to apply your growing knowledge and skill.
Educators as Advocates
Is directed at the development of educators who will advocate with and for students. We expect our graduates to be committed to meeting the educational needs of all of their students in a caring, non- discriminatory and equitable manner. Additionally, we help our educators recognize the existing inequities in schools and society and adopt a proactive stance that will challenge such inequities and improve the educational opportunities.
Measuring Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Success
We recruit the best and the brightest students in North Dakota. Our expanded curricular offerings for creative learning and continuing education enhance quality of life for North Dakota citizens online and face to face.
Students are immersed in active learning environments and cutting-edge technology integrated across our programs. They also enjoy our state-of-the art LEED Silver Certified Education Building. We also focus on initiatives like STEM, so students collaborate within and across professional and the scientific disciplines.
CEHD Vision
The College of Education and Human Development advances research, teaching, and learning through an intentional focus on problem solving and integration of theory and practice to develop equitable outcomes which foster local and global impacts on a diverse and complex society.
Measuring CAEP Impact and Outcome Accountability Measures
The University of North Dakota provides impact and outcome indicators based upon data collected through four accountability measures designated by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). These measures provide the EPP an opportunity to share information to the general public about the program, the outcomes, candidates, and program completers’ impact on P12 learning.
Impact Measures (CAEP Standard 4)
Excerpts from Supervisor Survey 2021
Completed by the Supervisors of Teacher Education graduates from the previous year
Institutional Practice
To what extent do you agree or disagree that this first-year teacher does the following?
| Agree | Tend to Agree | Tend to Disagree | Disagree | Not Able to Observe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effectively teaches the subject matter in his/her licensure area | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Selects instructional strategies to align with learning goals and standards | 81% | 14% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Regularly adjusts instructional plans to meet students’ needs | 76% | 19% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Designs and modifies assessments to match learning objectives | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Analyzes multiple and appropriate types of assessment data to identify student learning needs | 67% | 24% | 0% | 5% | 5% |
| Engages students in using a range of technology tools to achieve learning goals | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Diverse Learners:
To what extent do you agree or disagree that this first-year teacher does the following?
| Agree | Tend to Agree | Tend to Disagree | Disagree | Not Able to Observe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effectively teaches students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and communities | 81% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Differentiates for students at varied developmental levels | 71% | 24% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Accesses resources to foster learning for students with diverse needs | 67% | 29% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Learning Environments:
To what extent do you agree or disagree that this first-year teacher does the following?
| Agree | Tend to Agree | Tend to Disagree | Disagree | Not Able to Observe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uses effective communication skills and strategies to convey ideas and information to students | 86% | 10% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Connects core content to students' real-life experiences | 71% | 10% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Develops and maintains a classroom environment that promotes student engagement | 90% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Creates a learning environment in which differences such as race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and language are respected | 71% | 24% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
Professionalism:
To what extent do you agree or disagree that this first-year teacher does the following?
| Agree | Tend to Agree | Tend to Disagree | Disagree | Not Able to Observe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeks out learning opportunities that align with professional development goals | 81% | 10% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| Uses colleague feedback to support development as a teacher | 90% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Acts as an advocate for all students | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Use of the Marzano Teaching Model to Measure Completers' Teaching Participants
The following data provides a trend analysis examining completer effect upon P12 students based on the skills level of the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model.
Seven completers submitted evaluations from the 2020-2021, 2019-2020 and 2018-2019 academic years. Some completers submitted more than one evaluation per academic year.
| Beginning | Developing | Applying | Innovating | Not Using | Not Applicable | |
| # | 0 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| % | 0.0% | 8.5% | 83% | 2.1% | 6.4% | 0.0% |
An 85.1% mark of applying and innovating is an acceptable start in understanding the growth and development of P12 students in relation to the completer’s efforts.
Outcome Measures
GPA rates from Admission to Graduation
CEHD Teacher Education - University of North Dakota
Average GPA from Admission to final Student Teaching 2020-2021
| Program Area | Total Students | Average GPA at Admission | Average GPA at time of Student Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 12 | 3.35 | 3.51 |
| Elementary Education | 63 | 3.47 | 3.63 |
| Secondary Education | 46 | 3.46 | 3.53 |
| Special Education - Initial | 31 | 3.92 | 3.92 |
| Overall Teacher Education | 152 | 3.55 | 3.65 |
Average GPA from Admission to final Student Teaching 2019-2020
| Program Area | Total Students | Average GPA at Admission | Average GPA at time of Student Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 14 | 3.40 | 3.70 |
| Elementary Education | 74 | 3.43 | 3.59 |
| Secondary Education | 53 | 3.42 | 3.43 |
| Overall Teacher Education | 141 | 3.42 | 3.57 |
Average GPA from Admission to final Student Teaching 2018-2019
| Program Area | Total Students | Average GPA at Admission | Average GPA at time of Student Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 21 | 3.23 | 3.59 |
| Elementary Education | 67 | 3.34 | 3.59 |
| Secondary Education | 36 | 3.48 | 3.52 |
| Overall Teacher Education | 124 | 3.35 | 3.57 |
Average GPA from Admission to final Student Teaching 2017-2018
| Program Area | Total Students | Average GPA at Admission | Average GPA at time of Student Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 13 | 3.46 | 3.69 |
| Elementary Education | 68 | 3.36 | 3.58 |
| Secondary Education | 40 | 3.32 | 3.47 |
| Overall Teacher Education | 121 | 3.38 | 3.58 |
Praxis ll Licensure Exams - Longitudinal Pass Rates
CEHD Teacher Education - University of North Dakota
| Pass Rates 2020-2021 | ||||
| PLT Exams | Averages of Content Knowledge Exams | |||
| Teacher Education Program Areas | Test Takers | % Passed | Test Takers | % Passed |
| Early Childhood Education | 9 | 78% | 13 | 85% |
| Elementary Education/Middle Level | 73 | 90% | 73 | 88% |
| Secondary Education | 47 | 91% | 50 | 90% |
| Special Education - Initial | No PLT requirement for SPED | 24 | 98% | |
| Overall Teacher Education | 129 | 86% | 160 | 90% |
| Pass Rates 2019-2020 | ||||
| PLT Exams | Averages of Content Knowledge Exams | |||
| Teacher Education Program Areas | Test Takers | % Passed | Test Takers | % Passed |
| Early Childhood Education | 7 | 100% | 14 | 100% |
| Elementary Education/Middle Level | 85 | 98% | 102 | 82% |
| Secondary Education | 51 | 96% | 56 | 93% |
| Overall Teacher Education | 143 | 99% | 172 | 92% |
| Pass Rates 2018-2019 | ||||
| PLT Exams | Averages of Content Knowledge Exams | |||
| Teacher Education Program Areas | Test Takers | % Passed | Test Takers | % Passed |
| Early Childhood Education | 2 | 100% | 7 | 86% |
| Elementary Education/Middle Level | 33 | 88% | 42 | 81% |
| Secondary Education | 24 | 96% | 23 | 96% |
| Overall Teacher Education | 59 | 95% | 72 | 88% |
Advanced Research Project Rubric 2021
Average scores by Advanced program based on:
- Does Not Meet (0 pts)
- Progressing (1 pt)
- Meets Expectations (2 pts)
- Exceeds Expectations (3 pts)
| Counseling | Educational Leadership | Reading Education | Special Education | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | |
| A.1.a Applications of Data Literacy - Interpretation: Ability to explain information presented in data forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.49 | 2.29 |
| Communication: Expressing data as evidence in support of the argument or purpose of the work (in terms of what evidence is used and how it is formatted, presented, and contextualized) | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.31 | 3.00 |
| Representation: Ability to convert relevant information into various data forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words) | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.49 | 3.00 |
| A.1.b Use of Research and Understanding of Qualitative, Quantitative and/or Mixed-methods Research Methodologies - Understanding: Ability to select an appropriate research methodology based on the purpose of the study. | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.28 | 2.00 |
| Use: Ability to employ a research design that results in valid and reliable measures based on the specific methodology | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.31 | 3.00 |
| Synthesis: Ability to understand and evaluate relevant research | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 2.21 | 2.00 |
| Synthesis: Ability to apply relevant research | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 2.23 | 2.00 |
| A.1.c Employment of Data Analysis and Evidence to Develop Supportive School Environments - Culturally Responsive Application: Ability to apply new knowledge to field of specialization for the enhancement of P-12 learning and development | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.18 | 2.00 |
| Culturally Responsive Application: Ability to apply new knowledge to field of specialization for the enhancement of P-12 learning and development | 2.00 | 2.14 | 2.00 | 2.15 | 2.00 |
| A.1.e Supporting Appropriate Applications of Technology for the Desired Outcome - Technology: Ability to use appropriate technology to analyze student and assessment data | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.31 | 2.14 |
Excerpts from Transition to Teacher Survey 2021
Completed by the Teacher Education graduates from the previous year
How well prepared do you think you were for your teaching interview(s)?
| Very Well Prepared | Somewhat Prepared | Not Prepared |
| 49% | 44% | 7% |
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
| Agree | Tend to Agree | Tend to Disagree | Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I would recommend my teacher preparation program to a prospective teacher | 46% | 45% | 7% | 2% |
| The rewards of teaching are worth the efforts required by my preparation program | 59% | 32% | 7% | 2% |
| My teacher education program prepared me to be successful in my current teaching position | 46% | 42% | 5% | 7% |