What is accreditation?

Simply put, accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. When an institution or specialized program is accredited, it has demonstrated that it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders. To maintain accreditation the institution or program must undergo a similar review on a regular basis. Typically reviews are conducted every 7 to 10 years.

En pocas palabras, la acreditación es garantía de calidad a través de la revisión externa por pares. Cuando se acredita una institución o programa especializado, ha demostrado que cumple con los estándares establecidos por las organizaciones que representan a la comunidad académica, profesionales y otras partes interesadas. Para mantener la acreditación, la institución o programa debe someterse a una revisión similar de forma regular. Por lo general, las revisiones se llevan a cabo cada 7 a 10 años.

Why it matters

Educator accreditation is a seal of approval that assures quality in educator preparation. Accreditation makes sure that educator programs prepare new teachers to know their subjects, their students, and have the clinical training that allows them to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively.

La acreditación es un sello de aprobación que asegura la calidad en la preparación del educador. La acreditación asegura que los programas de educadores preparen a los nuevos maestros para conocer sus materias, sus estudiantes y tener la capacitación clínica que les permita ingresar al salón de clases listos para enseñar eficazmente.

CAEP ANNUAL REPORTING MEASURES- 2021-2022

The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Mayaguez, and Ponce Campus) are proud to publicly share accountability measures identified by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) which demonstrate that our graduates are effective teachers and teacher leaders who contribute to student learning. The following is the list of CAEP measures and data tables that provide supporting evidence for each measure.

Initial Level: Annual Reporting Measures 

4.2. CAEP Accountability Measures (for CHEA Requirements) [2021-2022 Academic Year]

1. Measure 1 (Initial): Completer effectiveness. (R4.1)
   1. Measure 1B (Initial): Completer effectiveness. (R4.1)- Arecibo Campus
2. Measure 2 (Initial and Advanced): Satisfaction of employers and stakeholder involvement. (R4.2|R5.3| RA4.1)
   1. Measure 2B (Initial and Advanced): Satisfaction of employers and stakeholder involvement. (R4.2|R5.3| RA4.1)
3. Measure 3 (Initial and Advanced): Candidate competency at completion. (R3.3)
4. Measure 4 (Initial): Ability of completers to be hired (in positions for which they have prepared.)

Phase in Plans: Dispositions

1. Professional Dispositions

Advanced Level: Annual Reporting Measures (CAEP Component A.5.4)

1. Measure 2 ( Advanced): Satisfaction of employers and stakeholder involvement. (R4.2|R5.3| RA4.1)
   1. Measure 2A Employer Satisfaction Questionnaire
   2. Measure 2B Minute for Advisory Meeting
2. Measure 3 (Advanced): Candidate competency at completion. (R3.3)
   1. Measure 3A - Research and Education Development
   2. Measure 3B - Internship Rubric Alignment with CAEP Competencies 
   3. Measure 3C Internship Rubric Alignment with Professional and In TASC Standards
   4. Measure 3D Internship Rubric Alignment with CAEP Standards
   5. Measure 3E LOA 05 Reliability
   6. Measure 3E1 LOA Checklist
3. Measure 4 (Advanced): Ability of completers to be hired (in positions for which they have prepared.)
   1. Measure 4A DoE School Psychologist Official Recruitment

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Teacher Preparation Programs: Initial and Advanced Level. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression, and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement .

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Teacher Preparation Programs: Initial and Advanced Level meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. 

Accreditation granted: Fal1 2021 to Spring 2028

CAEP ANNUAL REPORTING MEASURES

Initial Level: Annual Reporting Measures (CAEP Component 5.4)

Impact Measures (CAEP Standard 4) Outcome Measures

1. Impact on P-12 learning and development (Component 4.1)
2. Indicators of teaching effectiveness (Component 4.2)
3. Satisfaction of employers and employment milestones (Component 4.3)
4. Satisfaction of completers (Component 4.4)
5. Graduation Rates (initial level)
6. Ability of completers to meet licensing (certification) and any additional state requirements; Title II (initial level)
7. Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have prepared (initial level)
8. Student loan default rates and other consumer information (initial level and advanced level)
9. Professional Dispositions

Advanced Level: Annual Reporting Measures (CAEP Component A.5.4)

Impact Measures (CAEP Standard A 4) Outcome Measures

1. Satisfaction of employers and employment milestones (Component A.4.1)
2. Satisfaction of completers (Component A.4.2)
3. Graduation Rates (advanced level)
4. Ability of completers to meet licensing (certification) and any additional state requirements; Title II (advanced level)
5. Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have prepared (advanced level)
6. Student loan default rates and other consumer information (initial level)
7. Professional Dispositions

List of Field Placement Centers - Undergaduate

List of Field Placement Centers - Graduate

Guide to Applying for a Regular Teacher Certificate

Guía para Solicitar Certificado Docente