Accreditation
Accredited by CAEP
All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP accreditation signifies that the SOE has met the rigorous standards set forth for educator preparation.
Programs reviewed in the 2019/2020 academic year:
- BA Elementary Education (Initial)
- BA Special Education (Initial)
- MAT/Grad Cert Elementary Education (Initial)
- MAT/Grad Cert Secondary Education (Initial)
- MAT Special Education (Initial)
- MED/Grad Cert Special Education (Advanced)
- MED/Grad Cert Reading Specialist (Advanced)
- MED Education Leadership (Advanced)
- Endorsement Superintendent (Advanced)
The next scheduled CAEP accreditation review is during the 2024/2025 academic year.
Annual Reporting Measures
See PDF document.
Supervisors agree that first year teachers do the following:
| Survey Item | 2021 Survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Effectively teaches the subject matter in his/her licensure area. | 97.84% | |
| Selects instructional strategies to align with curriculum standards. | 96.18% | |
| Plans lessons with clear learning objectives/goals in mind. | 96.21% | |
| Uses digital and interactive technologies to achieve instructional learning goals. | 97.83% | |
| Effectively teaches students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and communities. | 96.32% | |
| Differentiates instruction for students with IEPs and 504 plans. | 95.44% | |
| Connects core content to students’ real-life experiences. | 96.19% | |
| Helps students work together to achieve learning goals. | 95.91% | |
| Creates a learning environment in which differences such as race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and language are respected. | 98.12% | |
| Effectively organizes the physical environment of the classroom for instruction. | 96.68% | |
| Upholds laws related to student rights and teacher responsibility. | 99.23% | |
| Acts as an advocate for all students. | 96.78% | |
Supervisors agree that Educational Leadership candidates were prepared to do the following tasks:
| Survey Item | 2021 Survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Promote policies and procedures that develop leadership. | 92% | |
| Promote policies and procedures that ensure that time focuses on high-quality instruction and student learning. | 92% | |
| Safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity. | 92% | |
| Cultivate productive district relationships with community partners. | 92% | |
| On a scale of 0-10, how likely are you to recommend UAS programs to your faculty & other educators? | 83% | |
Supervisors agree that Advanced Teacher Program candidates were prepared to do the following tasks:
| Survey Item | 2021 Survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Support learning experiences for all students. | 100% | |
| Use assessment to evaluate student performance. | 100% | |
| Safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity. | 100% | |
| Utilize educational research. | 100% | |
| The candidate was effectively prepared for the duties and responsibilities of their current position. | 100% | |
Initial Programs: Praxis II Pass Rates by Program
| Program | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 3 Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Count | % | Count | % | Count | % | ||
Elementary | B.A. Elementary | 12 | 75% | 16 | 94% | 31 | 87% | 59 | 86% |
| Grad Cert Elementary | 7 | 100% | 16 | 100% | 21 | 100% | 44 | 100% | |
| M.A.T. Elementary | 2 | 100% | 6 | 100% | 7 | 100% | 15 | 100% | |
Secondary | Grad Cert Secondary | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 100% |
| M.A.T. Secondary | 22 | 95% | 27 | 100% | 36 | 89% | 85 | 94% | |
Special Ed | B.A. Special Ed | 10 | 50% | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% | 20 | 75% |
| M.A.T. Special Ed | 4 | 100% | 6 | 100% | 5 | 100% | 15 | 100% | |
Advanced Programs: Portfolio Pass Rates by Program
| Program | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 3 Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Count | % | Count | % | Count | % | ||
Special Ed | Grad Cert Special Ed | 11 | 100% | 6 | 100% | 1 | 100% | 18 | 100% |
| M.Ed. Special Ed | 6 | 100% | 6 | 100% | 5 | 100% | 17 | 100% | |
Reading Specialist | Grad Cert Reading + M.Ed. Reading | 20 | 100% | Courses Not Offered | 5 | 100% | 25 | 100% | |
Educational Leadership | M.Ed. Leadership | 16 | 100% | 19 | 100% | 22 | 100% | 57 | 100% |
Initial Teaching Programs
Alumni Employment in Alaska K–12 the Year Following Graduation (Avg Last 3 Yrs)
| Program | Percent Employed in K-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | B.A. Elementary | 59% |
| Grad Cert Elementary | 67% | |
| M.A.T. Elementary | 65% | |
| Secondary | Grad Cert Secondary | 88% |
| M.A.T. Secondary | 62% | |
| Special Education | B.A. Special Ed | 69% |
| M.A.T. Special Ed | 89% |
Advanced Programs
Alumni Employment in Alaska K–12 the Year Following Graduation (Avg Last 3 Yrs)
| Program | Percent Employed in K-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Grad Cert Special Ed | 72% |
| M.Ed. Special Ed | 69% | |
| Reading Specialist | Grad Cert Reading | 83% |
| M.Ed. Reading | 77% | |
| Educational Leadership | M.Ed. Ed Leadership | 83% |