Summarize EPP activities and the outcomes of those activities as they relate to correcting the areas cited in the last Accreditation Action/Decision Report. The EPP will continue to report its action and progress on addressing its AFI(s), weaknesses and/or stipulations until the EPP's next CAEP Accreditation Site Review.
The EPP provided limited evidence that its' quality assurance system relies on relevant, verifiable, representative, cumulative and actionable measures, and produces empirical evidence that interpretations of data are valid and consistent. (Component 5.2)
The School of Education Human Development and Consumer Sciences has already addressed the following areas of improvement (Annual Report 2022 and Annual Report Response),specified within CAEP Standard 5 (5.2). To continue addressing the areas of improvement, the EPP provided the rubrics indicating how Kentucky Teachers Standards/InTASC Standards align to each of the specific assessment areas on the EDU 202 and Instructional Assessment Rubrics. The Teacher Work Sample (TWS). The CAO and Dispositions, Values and Behaviors non-proprietary assessments were reviewed by the TEC Committee for validity and aligned to the InTASC standards. They are grouped into four general categories including:1- The Learner and Learning2- Content Knowledge3- Instructional Practice, and4- Professional Responsibilities
The addition and alignment of the InTASC standards to the rubrics, assessments, and survey's provides the EPP with actionable measures that are cumulative, and produces empirical evidence that intercepts data that is valid and consistent. Each of the rubric and assessment changes were discussed with theTEC and SEHDCS committees to provide rationale and meet the minimal standards of CAEP..
CAEP: Areas for Improvement (ITP) 5 Provider Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
The EPP provided limited evidence that measures of completer impact, including available outcome data on P-12 student growth, are summarized, externally benchmarked, analyzed, shared widely, and acted upon in decision-making related to programs, resource allocation, and future direction.(Component 5.4)
The School of Education Human Development and Consumer Sciences has already addressed and provided the following response for areas of improvement (Annual Report 2022 and Annual Report Response),specified within CAEP Standard 5 (5.4). The EPP continues to review the website links for annual reporting measures and public accountability. In addition, the EPP reviews the data with the TEC committee and stakeholders for transparency and validity purposes.