Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. NYSED has sole responsibility for initial and continuing program registration consistent with NYS Education Law and Commissioner’s Regulations in granting program approval and registration. NYSED may utilize information generated from AAQEP’s Quality Assurance Review, including but not limited to AAQEP’s decision on accreditation and the assignment of any areas of concern. The following New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Title 8 Chapter II will be applied by NYSED only for purposes of determining state approval and registration. These regulations include those that provide direct guidance for the registration of teacher education, educational leadership, and school counselor programs in New York State; and
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All decisions for state approval of education preparation programs for each content or specialty area are within the sole authority of the HTSB. Decisions to approve or not approve provider programs are made independent of AAQEP determinations regarding accreditation of the provider. AAQEP acknowledges that the rules and standards that govern state approval of a provider and its programs in Hawaii are subject to change at any time by the HTSB. AAQEP’s process requires disaggregation of evidence by licensure and teaching field as well as by program site and/or mode of delivery. This allows for quality judgments to be made regarding each licensure program under the scope of accreditation. Quality assurance at the program level provides evidence for how AAQEP standards on candidate and completer performance are being met and facilitates comprehensive judgment of the set of programs put forward as a whole.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All decisions for state program approval are within the sole authority of TSPC. The decision to approve or not approve provider programs will be made independent of any AAQEP determinations regarding accreditation of the provider. The parties agree the rules and standards for program approval in Oregon are subject to change at any time by the Oregon Legislature or TSPC and such rules, as amended, will govern the decision for ultimate approval of a provider. In granting program approval, TSPC may utilize information generated from AAQEP’s review of a provider, including, but not limited to, an AAQEP decision on AAQEP accreditation and the assignment of any Concerns and Conditions, as described in AAQEP policy. TSPC will use, but is not bound to, information from AAQEP. Providers subject to the jurisdiction of TSPC may choose from the following program review options for AAQEP accreditation:
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All decisions for state approval of education preparation programs for each content or specialty area are within the sole authority of the Arizona State Board of Education with the approval process implemented by the ADE. State decisions to approve or not approve provider programs are made independent of AAQEP determinations regarding the accreditation of the provider. AAQEP acknowledges that the rules and standards that govern state approval of a provider and its programs in AZ are subject to change at any time by the Arizona State Board of Education and ADE. AAQEP’s process requires disaggregation of evidence by licensure, certificate, or endorsement area as well as by program site and/or mode of delivery. This allows for quality judgments to be made regarding each licensure, certificate, or endorsement area program under the scope of accreditation. Quality assurance at the program level provides evidence for how AAQEP standards on candidate and completer performance are being met and facilitate comprehensive judgment of the provider as a whole.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. Institutions eligible to seek AAQEP accreditation must be a Commission approved program sponsor with full approval (may not be in provisional approval). All educator preparation programs leading to a California license, credential, or added authorization must be Commission approved. Any new programs that are proposed that would culminate in the recommendation for a California credential must complete the Commission’s Initial Program Approval process. Continued program approval is embedded in the Commission’s cycle of accreditation activities.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. [SEA] Colleagues: This section is intended to explain the role that national accreditation plays in ongoing state program approval, with reference to the relevant state regulations, policies, statutes, etc. Note that AAQEP’s process requires disaggregation of evidence by certificate or endorsement, as well as by program site and/or mode of delivery. This allows for quality judgments to be made regarding each program as it is registered under most state frameworks. Please let us know what language would be most appropriate here.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is responsible for implementing a regular review process for all new and existing Indiana Educator Preparation Providers (XXXx), including each individual licensure program housed within an EPP. IDOE shares the results of each review with the Indiana State Board of Education along with a recommendation regarding continued state approval status. While IDOE ensures program review and recommends program approval status, the Indiana State Board of Education holds all final authority in terms of state accreditation status and duration. An EPP that is subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Indiana must choose from among any of the following program review options for each approved program as part of the AAQEP accreditation process:
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All decisions for state approval of education preparation programs for each content or specialty area are within the sole authority of theDepartment. Determining program compliance with New Jersey regulations is done independently of AAQEP; however, accreditation is required for continued state program approval. AAQEP acknowledges that the rules and standards that govern state approval of a provider and its programs in New Jersey are subject to change at any time by the Department. AAQEP’s process requires disaggregation of evidence by licensure, certificate, or endorsement area, as well as by program site and/or mode of delivery. This allows for quality judgments to be made regarding each licensure, certificate, or endorsement area program under the scope of accreditation. Quality assurance at the program level provides evidence for how AAQEP standards on candidate and completer performance are being met and facilitate comprehensive judgment of the provider as a whole. AAQEP adheres to the federal and state data disclosure policies and has disclosure avoidance policies in place.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All decisions for state approval of education preparation programs for each content or specialty area are within the sole authority of the EPSB. State decisions to approve or not approve provider programs are made independent of AAQEP determinations regarding accreditation of the provider. AAQEP acknowledges that the rules and standards that govern state approval of a provider and its programs in Kentucky are subject to change at any time by the EPSB. AAQEP’s process requires disaggregation of evidence by licensure, certificate, or endorsement area as well as by program site and/or mode of delivery. This allows for quality judgments to be made regarding each licensure, certificate, or endorsement area program under the scope of accreditation. Quality assurance at the program level provides evidence for how AAQEP standards on candidate and completer performance are being met and facilitates comprehensive judgment of the provider as a whole.
Relation of Accreditation to Program Approval. All USBE-approved educator preparation programs in Utah are required to meet or exceed national standards (Utah State Code 53E-6-302). AAQEP accreditation demonstrates that educator preparation programs have met these national standards.
