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Northern Arizona University
College of Education
PO Box 5774
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774
(928) 523-2611

NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions

Samples of key assessments and scoring rubrics/criteria used by faculty to assess candidate learning
State licensure test scores aggregated by program area and reported over several years
Institutional Data and Assessments (opens in new window)
Program reports prepared for national program review, rejoinders, and results.
Program reports and findings of other national accreditation associations related to the preparation of education professionals (e.g., ASHA, NASM, APA, CACREP).
Most recent report prepared for a state program review and the state’s findings. If the visit is being conducted jointly with the state, the teams will share findings during the visit.
Summaries of assessment results of candidates, including those key assessments used at transition points. These points include at a minimum (a) at entry to program, (b) prior to the student teaching/internship, (c) at completion of the student teaching/internship, and (d) at program completion.
Samples of candidate work (e.g., portfolios at different proficiency levels).
Data from follow-up studies of graduates.
Data from employer satisfaction studies.
Assessments used to determine dispositions, and summary of candidate performance on these assessments.


	Samples of key assessments and scoring rubrics/criteria used by faculty to assess candidate learning [Top] NOTE: Northern Arizona University uses TaskStream electronic portfolio and assessment software to facilitate the delivery, collection, and dissimination of assessment data based on rubrics from key assessments. In addition to the support offered directly from TaskStream, NAU provides a wide range of in-house support resources for TaskStream users through the Electronic Portfolio Project. NAU's Electronic Portfolio Project assists TaskStream users by offering a comprehensive suite of online tutorials, as well as regularly scheduled face-to-face training sessions. NAU's Electronic Portfolio Project website is located at http://portfolio.coe.nau.edu. Each of the following links will open in a new window which contains the courses, assignments, and rubrics used in the corresponding program of study. Teaching and Learning Programs Undergraduate Programs B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. Elementary Education B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Core Courses B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Content Area Courses Art Career and Technical English Health Social Studies/History Math Modern Languages Music Physical Education Science Graduate Programs M.Ed. Early Childhood Education M.Ed. Elementary Education (w/ certification) M.Ed. Elementary Education (non-certification) M.Ed. Secondary Education (w/ certification) M.Ed. Secondary Education Content Areas Art Career and Technical English Health Social Studies/History Math Modern Languages Music Physical Education Science M.Ed. Secondary Education (non-certification) Educational Specialties Programs Undergraduate Programs Dual B.S.Ed. in Special and Early Childhood Education Dual B.S.Ed. in Special and Elementary Education Dual B.S.Ed. in Special and Secondary Education Graduate Programs M.Ed. in Bilingual and Multicultural Education Bilingual ESL M.Ed. in Educational Technology ETC 548 ETC 557 ETC 657 ETC 677 M.Ed. in Special and Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in Special Education (Severe-Profound/Low Incidence) M.Ed. in Special Education (Cross-Categorical/High Incidence) M.Ed. in Special Education non-certification Educational Psychology Programs M.A. and Ph.D. in School Psychology Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology Ph.D. in Learning and Instruction M.Ed. in School Counseling Educational Leadership Programs


	State licensure test scores aggregated by program and area and reported over several years [Top] Pass Rates for Teacher Candidates enrolled in certification programs offered though the NAU Department of Educational Specialties and the Department of Teaching and Learning [PDF \| MS Word] Pass Rates for School Administrator Candidates Enrolled in Certification Programs Offered Though the NAU Department of Educational Leadership [PDF \| MS Word] Pass Rates for School Psychology Candidates Enrolled in the Certification Programs Offered Though the NAU Department of Educational Psychology [PDF \| MS Word]

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