"The unbiased, external nature of the NCATE procedures provides Maryland with high stakes decisionmaking that is objective and separate from state policies. Maryland applauds NCATE for its leadership in performance-based decisionmaking in the accreditation of teacher education institutions. " Nancy Grasmick, State Superintendent, Maryland
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.