ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ-CAEP Self-Study: Call for Third-Party Comments
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ’s Educator Preparation Programs are working through the CAEP reaccreditation process and would like your voice to be included in the final report.
Long History, Excellent Reputation for Teacher Education
Since its founding in 1875 as the Indiana Normal School, ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ has been widely recognized for its excellent programs in teacher education. Educator preparation at ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ was the first mission of the university in 1875.
The Normal School and Model School advanced knowledge about education and excellence in teaching as mutually supportive goals. In 12 decades of growth and change, ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ has maintained a commitment to the linked goals of excellence in learning and excellence in teaching.
Reasons to Choose ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ for Educator Preparation:
- ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ offers 22 initial and 11 advanced teacher education programs.
- Numerous opportunities are provided to practice “hands-on” learning by participating in a full range of activities offered in culturally and economically diverse urban and rural settings.
- Our faculty are committed to the preparation of outstanding teachers.
- Collaboration is modeled as university faculty, public school personnel, and candidates work together to accomplish the goals of the ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ teacher education programs.
- Our programs have received national recognition from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( ) and our specialty program associations.
- Our graduates are recruited by school districts and educational institutions across the country.
- ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ was selected for the Princeton Review's “Best Colleges” guidebook for the 17th consecutive year, was ranked by Schools.com as one of the top 10 colleges in Pennsylvania, and selected by Money Magazine for “Best College for You.”