Overview and Conceptual Framework

A conceptual framework establishes the shared vision for a unit’s efforts in preparing educators to work in P–12 schools. It provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service, and unit accountability. The conceptual framework is knowledge-based, articulated, shared, coherent, consistent with the unit and/or institutional mission, and continuously evaluated. The conceptual framework provides the bases that describe the unit’s intellectual philosophy and institutional standards, which distinguish graduates of one institution from those of another.

Narrative Report

I.1

Summarize the institution’s mission, historical context, and unique characteristics:

I.2

Summarize the professional education unit at your institution, its mission, and its relationship to other units at the institution that are involved in the preparation of professional educators:

I.3

Summarize programs offered at initial and advanced preparation levels (including off-campus, distance learning, and alternate route programs), status of state approval, national recognition, and if applicable, findings of other national accreditation associations related to the preparation of education professionals:

I.4

Summarize the basic tenets of the conceptual framework, institutional standards, and candidate proficiencies related to expected knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions.

I. 5 Overview and Conceptual Framework Exhibits

Exhibits

I.5.a

Links to unit catalogs and other printed documents describing general education, specialty/content studies, and professional studies

I.5.b

Syllabi for professional education courses

I.5.c

Conceptual framework(s)

I.5.d

Findings of other national accreditation associations related to the preparation of education professionals (NASM, CACREP)

I.5.e

Updated institutional, program, and faculty information under institutional work space in AIMS

I.5.f

Additional Exhibits

II.Unit Standards and Movement Toward Target

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Movement Toward Target

*I.1*	*Summarize the institution’s mission, historical context, and unique characteristics:*
*I.2*	*Summarize the professional education unit at your institution, its mission, and its relationship to other units at the institution that are involved in the preparation of professional educators:*
*I.3*	Summarize programs offered at initial and advanced preparation levels (including off-campus, distance learning, and alternate route programs), status of state approval, national recognition, and if applicable, findings of other national accreditation associations related to the preparation of education professionals:
*I.4*	*Summarize the basic tenets of the conceptual framework, institutional standards, and candidate proficiencies related to expected knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions.*

Exhibits
*I.5.a*	*Links to unit catalogs and other printed documents describing general education, specialty/content studies, and professional studies*
*I.5.b*	*Syllabi for professional education courses*
*I.5.c*	*Conceptual framework(s)*
*I.5.d*	*Findings of other national accreditation associations related to the preparation of education professionals (NASM, CACREP)*
*I.5.e*	*Updated institutional, program, and faculty information under institutional work space in AIMS*
*I.5.f*	*Additional Exhibits*