Accreditation
Accredited by CAEP
All education programs through the Alaska College of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP accreditation signifies that the AKCoE has met the rigorous standards set forth for educator preparation.
Annual Reporting Measures
Supervisors agree that the Alaska College of Education alumni...
| Survey Item | 2019 Survey | 2020 Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Promote safe and respectful environments for students of all races, cultures, genders, etc. | 96% | 100% |
| Make connections between learning and students' real-life experiences | 93% | 100% |
| Foster students' development of skills to solve complex problems | 93% | 100% |
| Work in collaboration with students' families to help students learn | 93% | 100% |
| Utilize resources to support students with diverse needs. | 93% | 100% |
| Advocates for every student | 93% | 100% |
Alumni of the Alaska College of Education agree that their program prepared them to...
| Survey Item | Percent Agree |
|---|---|
| Incorporate Alaska Native knowledge and values in a learning environment | 94% |
| Support learning experiences for all students | 91% |
| Create a positive, engaging, and equitable learning environment | 88% |
| Support students using differentiation, accommodations, and/or Universal Design for Learning | 88% |
| Use professional standards | 88% |
Degrees and Certificates Awarded by Fiscal Year
| Degree | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | B.A. Elementary | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| Grad Cert Elementary | 34 | 17 | 20 | |
| M.A.T. Elementary | 11 | 33 | 20 | |
| Secondary | Grad Cert Secondary | 4 | ||
| M.A.T. Secondary | 24 | 18 | 21 | |
| Special Ed | B.A. Special Ed | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| M.A.T. Special Ed | 10 | 7 | 5 | |
| Grad Cert Special Ed | 27 | 12 | 8 | |
| M.Ed. Special Ed | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
| Reading | Grad Cert Reading | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| M.Ed. Reading | 11 | 4 | 5 | |
| Ed Leadership | M.Ed. Ed Leadership | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Initial Licensure Praxis Scores
| Praxis Core Test | UAS Average Score | State Average Score | State Cut Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Academic Skills: Reading | 189 | 187 | 156 |
| Core Academic Skills: Writing | 173 | 172 | 162 |
| Core Academic Skills: Math | 173 | 172 | 150 |
Initial Teaching Programs
Alumni Employment in Alaska K–12 the Year Following Graduation
| Program | Percent Employed in K-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | B.A. Elementary | 68% |
| Grad Cert Elementary | 75% | |
| M.A.T. Elementary | 67% | |
| Secondary | Grad Cert Secondary | 75% |
| M.A.T. Secondary | 67% | |
| Special Ed | B.A. Special Ed | 73% |
| M.A.T. Special Ed | 86% |
Advanced Programs
Alumni Employment in Alaska K–12 the Year Following Graduation
| Program | Percent Employed in K-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed | Grad Cert Special Ed | 74% |
| M.Ed. Special Ed | 82% | |
| Reading Specialist | Grad Cert Reading | 65% |
| M.Ed. Reading | 70% | |
| Educational Leadership | M.Ed. Ed Leadership | 80% |
| Year | Cohort Default Rate |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 9.8% |
| 2017 | 9.2% |
| 2018 | 5.1% (draft - unofficial) |
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