The 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette has earned a gold star from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Teacher preparation programs offered by UL Lafayettes College of Education were recently accredited by CAEP after a rigorous evaluation process.
It involves an intensive, comprehensive process that includes assessments of faculty, curriculums, clinical processes and plans for improvement, 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 泫圖弝けs and graduates, and evaluate recruitment and retention models.
The council is the only nationally recognized accrediting body for institutions that offer bachelors, masters 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 泫圖弝け 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 meet high standards so that their 泫圖弝けs receive an education that prepares them to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate.
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