1. UPDATE Accreditation 8.20.09 W. Agnew Professional education Unit & College of Education at Missouri State University

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3. Spring, 2009 Redesign announced by NCATE

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5. May-June, 2009 Redesign accepted with focus on. . . Continuous Improvement and Transformation Initiatives

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7. July, 2009 Transformation Initiative Meeting • Donna Gollnick, Senior Vice President NCATE • Hap Hairston, DESE • Springfield Schools • Baptist Bible College • Evangel University • Drury University and • Missouri State University

8. July, 2009 Transformation Initiative Meeting Joint Transformation Project Teacher Education Alliance (TEA Project)

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10. August, 2009 Accreditation at MSU • SPAs changing • SPAs optional • SPAs encouraged because of national recognition • SPAs requirements make it easier to complete MoSTEP requirements. • MoSTEP checklist

11. Accreditation Update Looking Ahead

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13. September, 2009 MSU along with other project participants have been invited to present the TEA (AYP) project at AACTE/NCATE National Conference.

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15. October, 2009 October 1, 2009 • Report intent to complete SPA or elect to opt out • email Vicki Simons • Opting out or no SPA • Begin preliminary review of MoSTEP requirements • MoSTEP template from Dr. Agnew by October 1.

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17. November, 2009 NCATE Web Seminar • November 18 and 19, 2009 • Addresses the online writing of Institutional Reports according to the streamlined process  • Additional info--MSU Accreditation Website

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19. February, 2010 SPAs reports due OR MoSTEP preliminary report due

20. Accreditation Update A look at NCATE Transformation Initiative requirements

21. MSU Transformation Initiative TEA/AYP Project with Springfield Public Schools and other Universities

22. Transformation Initiative Focus-- Improvement in educator preparation program that can provide leadership to the field.

23. MSU Transformation Initiative Highly qualified teachers and other school professionals for high-needs schools. Responds to the need for. . .

24. MSU Transformation Initiative Improvement in P-12 student learning across diverse populations as America becomes a more heterogeneous society. Responds to the need for. . .

25. MSU Transformation Initiative More clinically-based programs to help increase teacher experience and effectiveness with diverse populations, and for coordinated approaches to the induction and retention of new teachers and other school professionals. Responds to the need for. . .

26. MSU Transformation Initiative Recognition that educator preparation and school reform are inextricably bound together. Therefore, educators must be prepared both as individually skilled practitioners as well as professionals oriented toward ongoing school improvement. Responds to the challenge of. . .

27. NCATE Mid-cycle Report • Focus on continuous improvement and report on changes since the previous visit, linked to NCATE six standards in the Institutional Report • Submit electronically • Report reviewed by pre-visit BOE committee • Feedback provided to the unit allowing time to focus on area of concerns

28. Transformation Initiative Proposal • 25 page limit submitted with the mid-cycle report • Report includes • Problem(s) to be addressed • Goals • Beliefs • Plan

29. Transformation Initiative The Process—BOE Committee Review • Committee and representative from the state partnership reviews unit reports, annual reports, Title II data and national or state program reports • Feedback to unit on concerns • Committee decides eligibility based on likelihood of continuing to meet standards

30. Transformation Initiative The Process--After Approval of TI • Committee on Transformation Initiatives (CTI) formed • reviews proposal • consults with institution on modification of proposal • recommends approval to Unit Accreditation Board (UAB) • consultant identified to review unit’s implementation. • No additional institution report required • Transformation Initiative Visit (7th year)

31. Transformation Initiative The Process--Unit engages and finishes Initiative • Submit final report, including evaluation of results • Consultant reviews final report • Consultant report submitted to CTI and UAB with recommendation whether results should be propagated to the field • Unit receives a Commendation for Leadership in the Field

32. Assessments • STEPS System--California State University • Surveys through STEPS and InQsit • Move toward the NCATE Transition Points system • SharePoint Server—Depository for exhibits • PEU2 (SharePoint Server)

33. Accreditation activities & future plans. . . Dean’sMonday Communiqué & MSU Accreditation Website NCATE and MoSTEP Fall, 2009 • MoSTEP review process • SPA writing process • Institutional Report Draft • Transformation Initiative Proposal • Assessment System Review