CAEP

CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement.

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CAEP Senior Vice President for Accreditation Malina Monaco, Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs Matt Vanover, Director of Volunteer & Training Management Beth Kubitskey, and Board Member Anne Tapp Jaska attended the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification’s 97th Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. CAEP staff met with several representatives from state licensure agencies and educator preparation providers. Kubitskey and Tapp Jaska, pictured on the left, participated in a panel discussion on MiCAREER, the Michigan Rural Hub Collaboration. Also pictured, Sean Kottke with the Michigan Department of Education, Kathryn Dirkin of MiCAREER, Justin Gluesing from Alpena-Montgomery-Alcona ESD.

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Congratulations to @nyit, @UniversityHash, and @UMFinthenews on receiving accreditation!

Accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. When an institution or specialized program is accredited, it has demonstrated that it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders.

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The Fall CAEPCon 2026 has two post conference workshops designed to help providers in their work toward continuous improvement.

Workshop #1: Self-Study Report is designed for those providers preparing to write a self-study report (SSR). Participants will be given the opportunity to walk through the process and learn the expectations for content and formatting on the SSR. The workshop will focus on areas where past SSR authors have needed the most assistance. Get Ready to Write!

The post conference workshops are limited to the first 200 participants so make sure you register today!

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026.

Register today here: https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs

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CAEP Senior Vice President for Accreditation Malina Monaco traveled to Hawaii at the invitation of the state’s Teachers Standards Board. Monaco met with faculty and staff from providers in the state, as well as officials with the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board. Monaco, pictured here with Mary Heller and Joy Mahiko, spent time with faculty and staff at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The University of Hawaii-West Oahu has an upcoming visit in November 2026.

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CAEP Senior Vice President for Accreditation Malina Monaco attended the Spring District of Columbia @AACTE spring meeting and delivered the keynote address. This was the inaugural meeting of the DC ACTE, held at Trinity University. Monaco is pictured with Tracy Spesia of American University, Christine Gorowara of Trinity University, and Faith Byrth of Moreland University.

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026.

Pre-Conference September 16, 2026: New to CAEP
Main Conference September 17-18, 2026
Post-Conference #1 September 18, 2026: Self-Study Report
Post-Conference #2 September 19, 2026: Leveraging AI and Inquiry to Build Compelling Evidence

CAEP has secured a block of rooms for attendees at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for $269 per night. This rate is limited, and once the block is full, it is subject to increase. While there are other hotels in the area, please keep in mind that this is an election year, and the District of Columbia metro area can fill up quickly.

Register for CAEPCon: https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs

Book with Marriott: https://t.co/Ty3yWnT2VO

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Congratulations to @MountStJosephU, @mutahuni, and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus on receiving accreditation!

Accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. When an institution or specialized program is accredited, it has demonstrated that it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders.

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026. Fall 2026 CAEPCon

CAEP has secured a block of rooms for attendees at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for $269 per night. This rate is limited, and once the block is full, it increases. While there are other hotels in the area, please keep in mind that this is an election year, and the District of Columbia metro area can fill up quickly.

Register now here: https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs

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The Journal of Teacher Education (JTE) is seeking proposals for a special issue which will build on and extend current scholarship by centering on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy as a teacher-education design problem. The special issue will focus on teacher preparation as a field of inquiry by reframing AI literacy as a design oriented dimension of professional teacher knowledge that must be intentionally cultivated within teacher education.

More information is available here: https://t.co/63VbkgSdcv

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026.

Pre-Conference September 16, 2026: New to CAEP
Main Conference September 17-18, 2026
Post-Conference #1 September 18, 2026: Self-Study Report
Post-Conference #2 September 19, 2026: Leveraging AI and Inquiry to Build Compelling Evidence

https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs

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Is CAEPCon Right for Small Providers?

Nearly 40 percent of CAEP accredited providers are considered small with less than 50 completers a year, some less than 10 completers per year. Being a small provider means facing unique challenges. CAEPCon allows individuals from small schools to network with their peers, from small and large providers and make connections. Many staff from small providers have to wear many hats. CAEPCon allows them time to collaborate, get new ideas and support from CAEP staff and their peers.

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Congratulations to @DukeU, @GallaudetU, and @HolyCrossND on achieving accreditation! Accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. When an institution or specialized program is accredited, it has demonstrated that it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders.

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Congratulations to the @AMNH, Blue Mountain Christian University, and @DrewUniversity on receiving accreditation!

Accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. When an institution or specialized program is accredited, it has demonstrated that it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders.

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026.

Register now here: https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs

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Registration is now open for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 2026 Leadership Academy and New Deans Institute which is being held in Columbus, Ohio, June 15-18, 2026. Designed for educator preparation leaders at every stage of their leadership journey, this advanced professional development opportunity offers practical strategies, peer networking, and expert guidance to help academic leaders navigate the evolving higher education landscape.

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 CAEPCon at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The main conference will be September 17-18, 2026. There will also be a pre-conference on September 16, 2026, and post-conference sessions on September 18-19, 2026.

CAEP has secured a block of rooms for attendees at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for $269 per night. This rate is limited, and once the block is full, it is subject to an increase. While there are other hotels in the area, please keep in mind that this is an election year, and the District of Columbia metro area can fill up quickly.

Register today here: https://t.co/BlLgm4UlTs
Book your hotel here: https://t.co/Ty3yWnT2VO

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CAEP staff will be hosting virtual office hours this summer to work directly with providers. These informal, “come and go sessions”, allow you to join at your convenience to ask questions and receive guidance on submitting the Self Study Report, Addendum, or Rejoinder. There is not a set agenda or training for these small group sessions, they are simply to answer questions and have the opportunity to meet directly with CAEP staff.

Join all of the virtual sessions via this Zoom link: https://t.co/yWmvayTEzx

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We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as volunteers to support educator preparation accreditation. As part of the peer-review process, volunteers are the backbone of CAEP Accreditation, helping to ensure quality educator preparation and strengthen outcomes for P-12 learners.

All training is done between June 1st and August 15th. Reviewer training is asynchronous, with a three-hour meeting that you may schedule between July 13th and July 24th.

If you are passionate about advancing excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply.
Complete the CAEP Volunteer Application by May 15.

Link to application: https://t.co/9j7GRICAu4