"NCATE is the best friend teacher education has at this very trying point in history." Walter Oldendorf, Dean of Education, The University of Montana-Western
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.