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Unit Standards:
Initially adopted by the Unit Accreditation Board on April 19, 2007, the latest revision of the NCATE Unit Standards was ratified by the Executive Board on October 20, 2007. Professional Standards for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation Institutions contains an updated list of program standards and updated language in the chapter on ‘Accreditation Decisions’ to reflect policy board actions through fall 2007.
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Program Standards and report Forms:
NCATE’s Specialty Areas Studies Board has approved national standards for 20 program areas. These guidelines were developed by professional associations that are constituent members of NCATE.
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Standards for Professional Development Schools:
Adobe Acrobat Document Standards for Professional Development Schools were endorsed by the Unit Accreditation Board, Standards Committee, March 2001.
 
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