Special educator preparation programs may seek National Recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) as part of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation Process.
To achieve National Recognition a program will submit evidence for each content area and degree level. The evidence will describe candidates’ performance on a set of key assessments that demonstrate meeting the CEC's Standards.
The workshop will be led by experts in the CEC National Recognition process who will facilitate discussions and answer questions specific to individual program challenges.
This virtual workshop provides targeted support in the following areas:
- CEC Standards
- Compiling Evidence (assessments, rubrics, data)
- Program Report Process & Components
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Who should register? Program representatives writing program review reports, educator preparation providers looking to improve their programs, individuals interested in becoming volunteer program reviewers*, and individuals interested in CEC Accreditation**.
*Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer program reviewer should submit an application here.
**Although this workshop is not specifically designed to prepare programs for CEC Accreditation there are various sections of the workshop such as assessments, rubrics, data overviews that would be useful in a program’s preparation for CEC Accreditation.
| Schedule/Sessions (All sessions will be held live) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Module I | CEC Standards | |
| Module II | Compiling Evidence | |
| Program Developer Track | Volunteer Reviewer Track | |
| Module III | Program Report Components | Program Review Process |
| Module IV | Program Report Deep Dive | Conducting a Program Review |
| Module V | Responding to Conditions or Further Development Require | Reviewing Conditions or Further Development Required Reports |
| Module VI | Wrap up & Questions | |
Speakers
Dr. Christy Hooser
Associate Dean, College of Education
Eastern Illinois University
Dr. Kathlene Shank
Professor Emeritus
Eastern Illinois University
Program Review Co-Coordinator
Council for Exceptional Children