Institutional Orientation

Thursday, September 23
7:30am - 5:00pm Belmont Foyer	Registration
7:30am - 8:30am Belmont Foyer	Continental Breakfast
8:30am - 10:00am Belmont Ballroom	General Session Transforming Educator Preparation: What Changes are Needed in Policy and Practice James G. Cibulka, President, NCATE Brad Jupp, Senior Program Advisor, Teach Quality Initiatives US Department of Education Downloads: Cibulka's presentation (Adobe PDF)
10:00am - 5:00pm Veritas	Resource Room Open This room is set up as an onsite library containing examples of unit and program documents. Successful program reports from each of the SPAs will be available. Also included are examples for the unit review, e.g., sample BOE reports, Institutional Reports, and Conceptual Frameworks. The Resource Room will be open during breaks and lunch.
10:00am - 10:15am Belmont Foyer	Morning Break Take this opportunity to visit the Institutional Orientation sponsor booths.
10:15am - 11:45am Belmont Ballroom	General Session Accreditation Redesign: The Continuous Improvement Option Kim Boyd, Oral Roberts University Elizabeth Stoddard, Loyola Marymount Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE The School of Education at Loyola Marymount University completed a pilot visit under NCATE’s Continuous Improvement option in spring 2010. Dr. Elizabeth Stoddard, associate dean at Loyola Marymount, and Dr. Kim Boyd, the BOE team chair, will discuss how the process worked and lessons learned. Dr. Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE Senior Vice President, will provide an overview of the Continuous Improvement option, and what the changes mean for institutions. Downloads: Boyd and Stoddard's presentation (Adobe PDF) Gollnick's presentation (Adobe PDF)
11:45am - 1:30pm	Lunch on your own Food options include restaurant dining and grab & go lunch stations
1:30pm - 2:45pm	Concurrent Sessions A
Potomac II	Assessment Systems as Learning Communities at a Research Institution Yuhang Rong, University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut is engaging in continuous improvement to facilitate a culture of assessment. Partners from P-12 schools are involved with the development and refinement of the assessment system. A process has been developed for field testing and evaluating assessment tools and processes for reliability, validity, and bias before they are formally incorporated as part of the assessment system. The presenter will discuss the processes that allow the unit to continuously evaluate the capacity and effectiveness of the assessment system. Downloads: Rong's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Mosby	Institutional Effectiveness: Assessing Distance Learning Programs Jeri Carroll, Wichita State University Phil Schmidt, Western Governors University With the increased emphasis on assessment of distance learning, the creation and assessment of appropriate educational outcomes for distance learning activities has become vital to the successful design and implementation of such programs, both to ensure that high quality educational activities are offered and to verify the equivalency of proposed outcomes for distance and traditional classroom activities. This session is designed for individuals who teach or administer distance learning courses and programs or who may be responsible for the implementation of such courses and/or program. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF) Carroll's presentation (Adobe PDF) Schmidt's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	Effectively Using NCATE’s Accreditation Information Management System (AIMS) Frank Huang, NCATE From submitting preconditions documents to receiving notification of the Unit Accreditation Board’s decision, all NCATE documents are submitted electronically through the Accreditation Information Management System (AIMS). This live demonstration will include an explanation of how AIMS facilitates the accreditation process and what to expect both before and after an accreditation visit. NCATE has just introduced several important features in the institutional workspace of AIMS. Please attend this session to see these new and exciting features. Downloads: Frank Huang's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Report on the Consolidation of NCATE and TEAC James G. Cibulka, NCATE Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE Rebecca Pelton, TEAC NCATE and TEAC have collaborated over the past two years to create one voice for quality professional education programs. This session is an open forum to discuss the proposal for the establishment of The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Inc., (CAEP), which will be presented to the boards of both organizations for adoption in mid-October. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	NCATE 101 Patty Garvin, NCATE Mary Beth Nowinski, NCATE Take a close look at the governance and structure of NCATE. This presentation will include an overview of the state partnerships, NCATE standards, procedures for the NCATE visit, the program review process, and the decision-making process of NCATE boards. The session is designed for participants who have limited knowledge of NCATE and the accreditation process. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	Bringing Faculty into the NCATE Process Elizabeth Stoddard, Loyola Marymount University Education units often face challenges when expanding faculty involvement in accreditation beyond a core group in education. With a new focus on continuous improvement, education and appropriate arts and sciences faculty will now need to engage in assessment of programs and the unit on an ongoing basis, in addition to preparing for the NCATE visit. This session will take a look at actions that can increase faculty participation the NCATE process. Downloads: Stoddard's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run II	Nuts and Bolts of Assessments Peter Millet, Tennessee State University Heraldo Richards, Tennessee State University The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the basic understanding of assessment including a discussion of direct and indirect measures used at the program and unit level. In addition, the presenters will address choosing good assessments and the role assessments have in measuring student learning outcomes and supporting unit assessment systems. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Developing Informative Assessments Ann Larson, University of Louisville Accreditation has had a great influence on how educational units assess their teacher candidates and themselves. This session is designed to help institutions develop assessments with their goals for candidate learning, program improvement, and unit assessment in mind. Downloads: Larson's presentation (Adobe PDF)
2:45pm - 3:15pm Belmont Foyer	Afternoon Break Take this opportunity to visit the Institutional Orientation sponsor booths.
3:15pm - 4:30pm	Concurrent Session B
Colvin Run I	Assessment Systems as Learning Communities at a State/Regional Institution Lucinda L. Ridley and Lillie West, Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania has fully integrated their unit assessment system into course, program, candidate, and unit improvement. Built with strong collaboration among faculty across the university and P-12 school partners, the assessment system reinforces the conceptual framework and state standards for teacher preparation. The assessment system is organized around common decision points, while still allowing individual programs wide latitude in assessment. This session will present one institution’s experiences in making the unit assessment system work for them. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Managing the Program Review Process: The NCATE Coordinator's Role Tom Bogar, Hood College Jennifer Whitson, George Washington University Managing the program review process can be a daunting challenge. Current NCATE Coordinators will share how they have done it--from engaging faculty, to monitoring reports, to tracking data, and to celebrating success. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	Advanced Level Programs Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE Many institutions question what programs are at the advanced level. The overview includes discussion of: (a) the definition of advanced level programs; (b) examples of advanced level programs; (c) advanced level programs which must be included in the NCATE review; and (d) application of the standards to the advanced level. Downloads: Gollnick's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	Using Assessments for Program and Unit Review Kim Boyd, Oral Roberts University Debra Colley, Niagara University How can the program and unit assessments be developed to fit together effectively—to ensure continuity, coverage of both program and unit standards, and data that both programs and units can use to improve their work. This session will examine the requirements for assessments at both the program and unit level and demonstrate ways to link them successfully. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	Preparing the Electronic Exhibit Room Cassandra Herring, Hampton University Ann Larson, University of Louisville Under the redesigned accreditation system, institutions will be required to provide evidence electronically. Institutional representatives share experiences in creating an electronic exhibit room that meets NCATE requirements and serves as a living functional part of their units. Presenters will discuss the technical development, as well as the role of and impact on faculty, in the development of the electronic exhibit room. Downloads: Larson's presentation (Adobe PDF) University of Louisville List of Exhibits (Adobe PDF)
Potomac II	Writing the Institutional Report for the Continuous Improvement Option Yi Huang, NCATE Under Continuous Improvement, the Institutional Report (IR) provides the basis for the BOE review. This session looks at the three sections of the Continuous Improvement IR: the “Big Questions” for each of the standards, movement to the target level and continuous improvement, and exhibits for each standard. Downloads: Yi Huang's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Mosby	Nuts and Bolts of the NCATE Visit Marilyn Feldmann, Coastal Carolina University This session will highlight practical tips on writing the institutional report, preparing exhibits, planning logistics, and writing the rejoinder for the current process and the Continuous Improvement option. Ideas will be shared based on a variety of NCATE experiences and perspectives. Downloads: Feldmann's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Blue Ribbon Panel on Clinical Preparation and Partnerships for P-12 Student Learning Marsha Levine and James Cibulka, NCATE NCATE commissioned this Blue Ribbon Panel in 2009 to make recommendations on how to strengthen clinical preparation to better serve the goal of improving student learning. NCATE will hold a press and policy briefing on the recommendations of the Panel on November 16. The Panel is finalizing its work now. Levine and Cibulka will discuss the reasons the Panel was commissioned, and talk about new conceptions of clinical preparation and some examples that were at the heart of the Panel's discussion. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
5:00pm - 6:00pm Belmont Ballroom	Meet the Presenters Participants will have the opportunity to ask follow up questions about presentations, or discuss topics presented in sessions they are unable to attend.
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Friday, September 24
8:00am - 4:00pm Belmont Foyer	Registration
8:00am - 8:45am Belmont Foyer	Continental Breakfast
8:30am - 10:00am Belmont Ballroom	General Session Moving Toward the Target Level on Standard 3 Through Clinical-based Preparation John Mitchell, American Federation of Teachers Becky Pringle, National Education Association Yuhang Rong, University of Connecticut Moderator: Yi Huang, NCATE Closer partnerships between higher education and P-12 schools are at the forefront of teacher education improvement. For example, moving education programs into P-12 settings is the focus of NCATE's Blue Ribbon Panel on Clinical Preparation and Partnerships for Improved Student Learning. Presenters will examine elements of the Blue Ribbon Panel’s work from both the P-12 and higher education perceptive. The session will offer guidance on how institutions can demonstrate to the Board of Examiners that they are making progress on Standard 3, and provide information on resources available to improve collaboration between P-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
10:00am - 4:30pm Veritas	Resource Room Open This room is set up as an onsite library containing examples of unit and program documents. Successful program reports from each of the SPAs will be available. Also included are examples for the unit review, e.g., sample BOE reports, Institutional Reports, and Conceptual Frameworks. The Resource Room will be open during breaks and lunch.
10:00am - 10:30am Belmont Foyer	Take this opportunity to visit the Institutional Orientation sponsor booths!
10:30am - 11:45am	Concurrent Sessions C
Potomac II	Assessment Systems as Learning Communities at a State/Regional Institution Marilyn Feldmann, Coastal Carolina University The faculty in the Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University developed a comprehensive assessment system and continues to refine and enhance it. Faculty and administrators regularly analyze data to make decisions regarding program and course improvements and to monitor candidate performance. This session will focus on building and maintaining a comprehensive yet manageable assessment system. The presenter will also share examples of what works at other institutions with which she has consulted. Downloads: Feldmann's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	Effectively Using the NCATE Accreditation Information Management System (AIMS) Frank Huang, NCATE From submitting preconditions documents to receiving notification of the Unit Accreditation Board’s decision, all NCATE documents are submitted electronically though the Accreditation Information Management System (AIMS). This live demonstration will include an explanation of how AIMS facilitates the accreditation process and what to expect both before and after an accreditation visit. NCATE has just introduced several important features in the institutional workspace of AIMS. Please attend this session to see these new and exciting features. Downloads: Frang Huang's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Managing the Program Review Process: The NCATE Coordinator's Role Tom Bogar, Hood College Jennifer Whitson, George Washington University Managing the program review process can be a daunting challenge. Current NCATE Coordinators will share how they have done it--from engaging faculty, to monitoring reports, to tracking data, and to celebrating success. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Advanced Level Programs Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE Many institutions question what programs are at the advanced level. The overview includes discussion of: (a) the definition of advanced level programs; (b) examples of advanced level programs; (c) advanced level programs which must be included in the NCATE review; and (d) application of the standards to the advanced level. Downloads: Gollnick's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Mosby	Preparing the Electronic Exhibit Room Cassandra Herring, Hampton University Ann Larson, University of Louisville Under the redesigned accreditation system institutions will be required to provide evidence electronically. Institutional representatives share experiences in creating an electronic exhibit rooms that meet NCATE requirements and serve as a living functional part of their units. Presenters will discuss the technical development, as well as the role of and impact on faculty in the development of the electronic exhibit room. Downloads: Larson's presentation (Adobe PDF) University of Louisville List of Exhibits (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	Standard 3: Expectations and Evidence Yuhang Rong, University of Connecticut This session is designed to examine Standard 3 of the NCATE Unit Standards including an understanding of the standard for initial and advanced programs, and a review of the rubrics. The presenter will discuss (1) the importance of partnerships between the unit and the P-12 schools, and (2) the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and field experiences. Examples include measurable candidate dispositions explored during the placement periods, intentionally designed candidate seminars, and application of knowledge and skills in assessments of student learning. Downloads: Rong's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	Assessing Professional Dispositions: Strategies and Challenges Debra Colley, Niagara University Reaching a true consensus about why we assess dispositions, what dispositions we assess, how we assess them, and what we do with the assessment results, is a challenging process. The presenter will identify some of the pitfalls in this process and some strategies for avoiding or (at least) climbing out of them. She will highlight the importance of uncovering, examining, and working through faculty’s disparate values and perspectives that confound the process of assessing dispositions in a meaningful way. Downloads: Colley's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	The Conceptual Framework: What It Is and How It Works Yi Huang, NCATE Mary Beth Nowinski, NCATE This session provides an in-depth examination of the conceptual framework, what it is, and how it is reviewed. An overview of the five elements and how the conceptual framework is connected to the unit standards will be discussed. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
11:45am - 1:30pm	Lunch on Your Own
1:30am - 2:45pm	Concurrent Sessions D
Potomac I	Standards 1 & 2 Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE This session will provide an overview of standards 1 and 2, their elements, expectations for data and other evidence, and how the two standards connect. The application of standards 1 and 2 in the Continuous Improvement option will be the focus of the session. Downloads: Gollnick's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Connecting Teaching and Learning in Teacher Preparation: A Closer Look at Teacher Work Samples Lillie West, Millersville University of Pennsylvania Over the years, more and more teacher preparation programs have been adopting the Teacher Work Sample Methodology (TWSM) as a means to examine candidates’ ability to bring together key elements of teaching in ways that impact student learning. An overview of TWSM general components, processes, and principles of best practice for examining impact on student learning will be provided along with a discussion of challenges and areas for future refinement. Downloads: West's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	Bringing Faculty into the NCATE Process Elizabeth Stoddard, Loyola Marymount University Education units often face challenges when expanding faculty involvement in accreditation beyond a core group in education. With a new focus on continuous improvement, education and appropriate arts and sciences faculty will now need to be engaged in assessment of programs and the unit between NCATE reviews, in addition to preparing for the visit. This session will take a look at actions that can increase faculty participation the NCATE process. Downloads: Stoddard's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	Writing the Institutional Report for a Regular Visit Yi Huang, NCATE In this session you will find answers to important questions about writing the Institutional Report: What is it? Who writes it? What are the major components? What evidence should be included? How much data are enough? What are the characteristics of a strong Institutional Report? How is it submitted and reviewed through AIMS? Downloads: Yi Huang's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	Standard 6: Governance Kim Boyd, Oral Roberts University This session will address several common myths related to governance and resources, describe the realities, identify the expectations, and suggest the types of evidence that will demonstrate how a unit meets this standard. Downloads: Boyd's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac II	Nuts and Bolts of the NCATE Visit Marilyn Feldmann, Coastal Carolina University This session will highlight practical tips on writing the institutional report, preparing exhibits, planning logistics, and writing the rejoinder for the current process and the redesign process. Ideas will be shared based on a variety of NCATE experiences and perspectives. Downloads: Feldmann's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	The Continuous Improvement (CI) Option: What the NCATE Coordinator Should Know Debra Colley and Jim Mills, Niagara University Peter Millet and Heraldo Richards, Tennessee State University The NCATE coordinator plays a pivotal role in the accreditation process, from the earliest planning stages to preparation of the institutional rejoinder. Representatives from two Continuous Improvement (CI) pilot institutions will discuss strategies for accomplishing activities associated with the CI review. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Mosby	Pushing the Envelope: Testing Assessment Systems for Validity and Reliability Annie Bauer, University of Cincinnati Ann Larson, University of Louisville As assessment becomes increasingly important to policy makers, accreditation, and institutions, the need for valid and reliable assessment systems is also increasing. This session will look at how institutions can go beyond fairness, accuracy, and consistency when developing assessments and refining their assessment systems. Downloads: Bauer's presentation (Adobe PDF) Larson's presentation (Adobe PDF)
2:45pm - 3:00pm Belmont Foyer	Afternoon Break Take this opportunity to visit the Institutional Orientation sponsor booths.
3:00pm - 4:15pm	Concurrent Sessions E
Potomac III	Assessment Systems as Learning Communities at a Small Private Institution Cassandra Herring and Kianga Thomas, Hampton University The faculty at Hampton University have used assessment as the foundation of their learning community. The unit has made efforts to establish strong data collection processes, systematic aggregation of data, and analysis of information for its assessment system. The unit has developed multiple assessments throughout all programs, and has trained evaluators to increase inter-rater reliability. Results of the assessments are shared with professional education and content area professors, and used to support decisions the unit makes on candidate performance and skills as well as on programmatic decisions.
Sully	Institutional Effectiveness: Assessing Distance Learning Programs Jeri Carroll, Wichita State University Phil Schmidt, Western Governors University With the increased emphasis on assessment of distance learning, the creation and assessment of appropriate educational outcomes for distance learning activities has become vital to the successful design and implementation of such programs, both to ensure that high quality educational activities are offered and to verify the equivalency of proposed outcomes for distance and traditional classroom activities. This session is designed for individuals who teach or administer distance learning courses and programs or who may be responsible for the implementation of such courses and/or programs. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF) Carroll's presentation (Adobe PDF) Schmidt's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Connecting Teaching and Learning in Teacher Preparation: A Closer Look at Teacher Work Samples Lillie West, Millersville University of Pennsylvania Over the years, more and more teacher preparation programs have been adopting the Teacher Work Sample Methodology (TWSM) as a means to examine candidates’ ability to bring together key elements of teaching in ways that impact student learning. An overview of TWSM general components, processes, and principles of best practice for examining impact on student learning will be provided along with a discussion of challenges and areas for future refinement. Downloads: West's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac II	Standard 5: Faculty Marilyn Feldmann, Coastal Carolina University Standard 5 expects the unit to ensure that its professional education faculty contribute to the preparation of effective educators through their qualifications, teaching, scholarship, service, evaluations, and professional development. An overview of the elements and required exhibits will be provided. Downloads: Feldmann's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Mosby	Transformation Initiative: One Institution’s Approach Annie Bauer, University of Cincinnati The Transformation Initiative (TI) asks institutions to build the base of evidence in the field about what works in teacher preparation, and help the P-12 schools they serve address major challenges. TI institutions conduct research-based initiatives that will contribute to the transformation of educator preparation. This session will focus on how the University of Cincinnati is preparing to pilot the TI and how they plan to use the results to improve their programs in particular and teacher education in general. Downloads: Bauer's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run II	Developing Informative Assessments Ann Larson, University of Louisville Accreditation has had a great influence on how educational units assess their teacher candidates and themselves. This session is designed to help institutions develop assessments with their goals in mind for candidate learning, program improvement, and unit assessment. Downloads: Larson's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Standard 4: Diversity Donna M. Gollnick, NCATE This session will address areas in Standard 4 where institutions often face challenges, especially those related to candidate interactions with faculty, P-12 students, and peers from diverse backgrounds. The session will examine Standard 4 including a review of rubrics and possible sources of evidence. Downloads: Gollnick's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	Using Assessments for Program and Unit Review Kim Boyd, Oral Roberts University Debra Colley, Niagara University In the new program review process all programs must submit the same five types of assessments. These types of assessments are often the same types of assessments used at the unit level. The presenter will provide strategies implemented to modify unit-wide assessments so that they can also meet program review requirements and SPA standards. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	Nuts and Bolts of Assessments Peter Millet, Tennessee State University Heraldo Richards, Tennessee State University The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the basic understanding of assessment including a discussion of direct and indirect measures used at the program and unit level. In addition, the presenters will address choosing good assessments and the role assessments have in measuring student learning outcomes and supporting unit assessment systems. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
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Saturday, September 25
8:00am - 4:00pm Belmont Foyer	Registration
8:00am - 8:45am Belmont Foyer	Continental Breakfast
8:45am - 9:45am Belmont Ballroom	General Session Student Learning in the Classroom Jeanne M. Burns, Associate Commissioner for Teacher Education Initiatives, Louisiana Governor’s Office and Board of Regents; Vickie Gentry, Northwestern State University; Sandi Lemoine, University of Louisiana at Monroe; and Bill Neal, Southeastern Louisiana University The State of Louisiana is on the cutting edge in terms of using assessment data to evaluate teacher education programs. Representatives from Louisiana will explain how student learning data are collected and used to improve educator preparation in the state. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
9:45am - 10:45am Belmont Ballroom	General Session Introduction to the Program Review Process Margie Crutchfield, NCATE This session provides an overview of the program review process, including updates and recent revisions. The stage will be set for the concurrent sessions by SPA representatives that will begin at 11:15 am and end at 4:30 p.m. Downloads: Crutchfield's presentation (Adobe PDF)
10:45am - 12:00pm Veritas	Resource Room Open This room is set up as an onsite library containing examples of unit and program documents. Successful program reports from each of the SPAs will be available. Also included are examples for the unit review, e.g., sample BOE reports, Institutional Reports, and Conceptual Frameworks. The Resource Room will be open during the morning break.
10:45am - 11:15am Belmont Foyer	Morning Break
11:15am - 12:30pm	Concurrent Sessions F
Tarara	National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE): Unpacking the NASPE/NCATE Initial Standards Tabatha Uhrich, Towson University Learn about the revised NASPE initial PETE standards and how assessments can be aligned with the various standards and outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the revised standards and highlight significant changes in the standards since the 2001 version. A copy of the revised standards and outcomes along with rubrics for each outcome will be distributed at the session. Learn how to interpret the revised standards, to create performance based assessments to meet outcomes, and to structure a report to meet the new NCATE accreditation process. Questions concerning the current 2001 standards will be answered. Downloads: Uhrich's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Erica Brownstein, Capital University The goal for NSTA recognition is to develop better science teachers. Writing a Program Report is an opportunity to reflect on your science education program. Outstanding areas and opportunities for improvement will be discussed. In this workshop, the presenter will share some practical program improvement examples. Participants will discuss some of the science specific requirements currently included in the 2003 NSTA standards. Changes in the next version of the NSTA Standards, the DRAFT will be discussed. Finally, sample assessments will be shared. Downloads: Brownstein's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run II	Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Jeri Carroll, Wichita State University The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) which administers the program review process for elementary education will conduct a session to familiarize/update university and college personnel with NCATE’s Program Review Process. The session will include a presentation and discussion on the following topics: (a) the ACEI Standards, (b) completing the ACEI program report, (c) program review and the national recognition reports, (d) rejoinders, (e) program reports and the NCATE streamlined process. Downloads: Carroll's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Honor Fede, ELCC Learn how to (a) interpret the ELCC program standards for educational leadership, (b) develop seven new program assessments to meet the NCATE/ELCC reporting requirements, and (c) collect and gather data and make evaluative judgments for candidate and program improvement. The presenter will discuss how to interpret the seven Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership, what performance-based assessment means, and how programs should be structured to meet the assessment requirements under the new NCATE accreditation system. Examples will be given of promising assessment designs from institutions that have already gone through the new program review process. Downloads: Fede's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Diane Staehr Fenner, TESOL Connie Thibeault, Fairfax County Public School Joaquin Vilá, Salisbury University The session will assist those responsible for preparing the TESOL/ NCATE Program Report. The TESOL/ NCATE Program Standards, program report requirements and components, and sample assessments will be highlighted. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac II	National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Leni Cook, NCTE The session introduces the NCTE/NCATE Program Standards and a wide range of resources available for preparing NCTE/NCATE English language arts program reports. Emphases include the practical aspects of preparing the report as well as how to create and present assessments that focus on candidate’s knowledge and skill for teaching English language arts. Downloads: Cook's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Terri Swim, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne Learn about the NAEYC standards and how the assessments selected for the NCATE program report should align with those standards. See what a good rubric can look like and how to present persuasive data. Learn about the steps involved in going through the program review process--and improving your program. Using the NAEYC program report template, participants will explore each section and consider how best to communicate their program’s unique context, program assessments and the relationship to the NAEYC standards, and ways to present convincing evidence for meeting standards. Downloads: Swim's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Alberta Dougan, NCSS This session will focus on assisting program leaders in increasing their understanding of NCSS Standards for Teacher Preparation Programs and in aligning their program assessments with NCSS expectations for data necessary for the new program review process. Included in the presentation will be information about aligning candidate assessments with NCSS Standards, collecting and compiling appropriate evidence, and preparing the program report for submission to NCATE and NCSS. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of NCSS Standards for Program Review downloaded from the NCSS website and a copy of their own programs. Downloads: Dougan's presentation (Adobe PDF)
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Lunch on your own Food options include restaurant dining and grab & go lunch stations
1:30pm - 2:45pm	Concurrent Sessions G
Potomac II	National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Leni Cook, NCTE The session introduces the NCTE/NCATE Program Standards and a wide range of resources available for preparing NCTE/NCATE English language arts program reports. Emphases include the practical aspects of preparing the report as well as how to create and present assessments that focus on candidate’s knowledge and skill for teaching English language arts. Downloads: Cook's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Terri Swim, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne Learn about the NAEYC standards and how the assessments selected for the NCATE program report should align with those standards. See what a good rubric can look like and how to present persuasive data. Learn about the steps involved in going through the program review process—and improving your program. Using the NAEYC program report template, participants will explore each section and consider how best to communicate their program’s unique context, program assessments and the relationship to the NAEYC standards, and ways to present convincing evidence for meeting standards. Downloads: Swim's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac I	Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Richard Mainzer, CEC In this session, participants will learn how to prepare program reports for CEC review of special education preparation programs. This session will focus on the new program review system, the templates, further technical support available, and tips for developing reports. Downloads: Mainzer's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Eileen Glisan, Indiana University of Pennsylvania The session will assist those responsible for preparing the ACTFL/NCATE Program Report for foreign language programs. The ACTFL/NCATE Program Standards, program report requirements and components, and sample assessments will be highlighted. Downloads: Glisan's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Alberta Dougan, NCSS This session will focus on assisting program leaders in increasing their understanding of NCSS Standards for Teacher Preparation Programs and in aligning their program assessments with NCSS expectations for data necessary for the new program review process. Included in the presentation will be information about aligning candidate assessments with NCSS Standards, collecting and compiling appropriate evidence, and preparing the program report for submission to NCATE and NCSS. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of NCSS Standards for Program Review downloaded from the NCSS website and a copy of their own programs. Downloads: Dougan's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Monique Lynch, NCTM Learn how to prepare program reports for mathematics education programs. This session will focus on the new program review system, the templates for mathematics education programs, and the review process. Downloads: Lynch's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run II	Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Jeri Carroll, Wichita State University The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) which administers the program review process for elementary education will conduct a session to familiarize/update university and college personnel with NCATE’s Program Review Process. The session will include a presentation and discussion on the following topics: (a) the new ACEI Standards, (b) completing the ACEI program report, (c) program review and the national recognition reports, (d) rejoinders, (e) program reports and the NCATE streamlined process. Downloads: Carroll's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin Run I	National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Erica Brownstein, Capital University The goal for NSTA recognition is to develop better science teachers. Writing a Program Report is an opportunity to reflect on your science education program. Outstanding areas and opportunities for improvement will be discussed. In this workshop, the presenter will share some practical program improvement examples. Participants will discuss some of the science specific requirements currently included in the 2003 NSTA standards. Changes in the next version of the NSTA Standards, the DRAFT will be discussed. Finally, sample assessments will be shared. Downloads: Brownstein's presentation (Adobe PDF)
2:45pm - 3:15pm Belmont Foyer	Afternoon Break
3:15pm - 4:30pm	Concurrent Sessions H
Potomac I	Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Richard Mainzer, CEC In this session, participants will learn how to prepare program reports for CEC review of special education preparation programs. This session will focus on the new program review system, the templates, further technical support available, and tips for developing reports. Downloads: Mainzer's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac II	National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE): Unpacking the NASPE/NCATE Initial Standards Tabatha Uhrich, Towson University Learn about the revised NASPE initial PETE standards and how assessments can be aligned with the various standards and outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the revised standards and highlight significant changes in the standards since the 2001 version. A copy of the revised standards and outcomes along with rubrics for each outcome will be distributed at the session. Learn how to interpret the revised standards, to create performance based assessments to meet outcomes, and to structure a report to meet the new NCATE accreditation process. Questions concerning the current 2001 standards will be answered. Downloads: Uhrich's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Potomac III	Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Honor Fede, ELCC Learn how to (a) interpret the ELCC program standards for educational leadership, (b) develop seven new program assessments to meet the NCATE/ELCC reporting requirements, and (c) collect and gather data and make evaluative judgments for candidate and program improvement. The presenter will discuss how to interpret the seven Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership, what performance-based assessment means, and how programs should be structured to meet the assessment requirements under the new NCATE accreditation system. Examples will be given of promising assessment designs from institutions that have already gone through the new program review process. Downloads: Fede's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Chrysalis	American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Eileen Glisan, Indiana University of Pennsylvania The session will assist those responsible for preparing the ACTFL/NCATE Program Report for foreign language programs. The ACTFL/NCATE Program Standards, program report requirements and components, and sample assessments will be highlighted. Downloads: Glisan's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Tarara	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Monique Lynch, NCTM Learn how to prepare program reports for mathematics education programs. This session will focus on the new program review system, the templates for mathematics education programs, and the review process. Downloads: Lynch's presentation (Adobe PDF)
Colvin I	Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Diane Staehr Fenner, TESOL Connie Thibeault, Fairfax County Public School Joaquin Vilá, Salisbury University The session will assist those responsible for preparing the TESOL/ NCATE Program Report. The TESOL/ NCATE Program Standards, program report requirements and components, and sample assessments will be highlighted. Downloads: Session presentation (Adobe PDF)
Sully	Using the Program Review System (PRS) in the Accreditation Management System (AIMS) Margie Crutchfield, NCATE Sabata Morris, NCATE Institutions now use the Accreditation Management System (AIMS) for all NCATE reporting. This session focuses on the Program Review System (PRS) in AIMS. NCATE program review staff will demonstrate how to work with the system and submit each section of the program report.
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