The University of Alabama’s College of Education provides impact and outcome indicators based on the eight annual measures designated by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). These measures allow the EPP to provide information to the general public about EPP program outcomes and EPP candidates’ and program completers’ impact on P-12 learning.
Below are the eight CAEP measures with links that provide additional supporting evidence for the measures:
| Impact Measures | Outcome Measures |
|---|---|
| 1. Impact on P-12 Learning and Development (Component 4.1) (See below.) | 5. Graduation Rates (Initial & Advanced Levels) |
| 2. Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness (Component 4.2) | 6. Ability of Completers to Meet Licensing and Additional State Requirements (Initial & Advanced Levels) (See below.) |
| 3. Satisfaction of Employers and Employment Milestones (Components 4.3 | A.4.1) | 7. Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions (Initial & Advanced Levels) |
| 4. Satisfaction of Completers (Components 4.4 | A.4.2) | 8. Student Loan Default Rates and Other Consumer Information (Initial & Advanced Levels) (See below.) |
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1. Impact on P-12 Learning and Development (Component 4.1)
Initial Certification
A longitudinal case study focused on the application of the Unit’s initial certification program completers’ professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned through their preparation experiences in a P-12 setting is currently being conducted.
Data will be collected and analyzed starting in Fall 2020 and begin to be reported in Spring 2021.
Advanced Certification
A similarly designed longitudinal case study focused on the application of the Unit’s advanced certification program completers’ professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned through their preparation experiences in a P-12 setting will be replicated beginning in 2020-21.
6. Ability of Completers to Meet Licensing and Additional State Requirements
(Initial & Advanced Levels)
Initial Certification Program Graduates
For the 2018-19 AY, 100% of our completers meet the requirements for their applicable certification area as required by the Alabama State Department of Education and as part of their degree requirement.
- All initial certification candidates are required to apply for Alabama certification.
Advanced Certification Program Graduates
For the 2018-19 AY, 100% of our completers meet the requirements for their applicable certification area as required by the Alabama State Department of Education.
- Advanced certification candidates must meet the certification requirements for their respective fields as part of their degree requirements; however, certification application is not required as a graduation requirement since distance learning candidates may apply for certification/licensure in their home states.
8. Student Loan Default Rates and Other Consumer Information
(Initial & Advanced Levels)
2018-2019 Academic Year
- Student Loan Default Rate: 5.1% for the institution.
- This rate is not available by college or program.
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