Assessment--Advanced programs.
Similarly, certain assessments for advanced programs have been in place for many years. Since the last NCATE review, additional emphasis has been given to (a) additional assessments as students move through the program and (b) assessments during the first year of professional practice.
Students in advanced professional educator preparation programs are assessed at these points:
1. Admission to the university and to the Graduate School.2. Admission to the particular advanced preparation program.3. Retention in the program4. (Varies by program) Program-specific course assessments and related field experiences.5. (Varies by program) A culminating experience (thesis, project, etc.)6. (In a few instances) The applicable test of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification.7. During the first year of professional practice.
Program specific assessment processes may be found in such programs as:
Early childhood education. Click here.
Elementary education. Click here. Click here. Click here.
Middle level education. Click here. Click here. Click here.
Secondary education. Click here. Click here. Click here.
Common learnings in curriculum (K-12). Click here. Click here. Click here.
Art education. Click here.
Music education. Click here.
Educational media and technology. Click here.
Reading. Click here.
Learning disabilities. Click here.
Special education administrative roles. Click here.