Accreditation Resources
The Accreditation Cycle involves the educator preparation providers in continuous improvement and demonstration that they meet the high standards of quality required to improve P-12 student learning. CAEP is committed to conducting an accreditation process that supports educator preparation providers (EPPs) and is efficient, cost-effective and cost-accountable.
Accreditation Process
- CAEP Revised 2022 Standards Workbook
- Standard R2 Resource
- Standard R4 Program Impact Resource
- Science of Reading
- Smart Self-Studies: AI Tools for EPP Self-Study Success
- Navigating AI in Educator Preparation
- Preparing Educators for AI-Supported Instructional Planning
- Preparing Educators for AI-Supported Instructional Planning-Visual Companion
- Data Disaggregation Guide
- 2013 and 2022 CAEP Initial Level Standards Crosswalk
- CAEP – Accreditation Policy and Procedures with Proposed Amendments – In effect July 1, 2026
- CAEP Appeals Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Virtual Best Practices
- CAEP Virtual Site Visit Flowchart
- Complaint Procedures
Annual Accreditation Report
Promoting CAEP
To help with promoting your accreditation, CAEP has come up with some resources for newly-accredited EPPs. Check out the Branding Guide for CAEP-accredited providers. You can also find logo files and other materials to assist below.
- CAEP Branding Guide: CAEP Accreditation Toolkit Spring 2026
- Recent Press Release: Spring AC 2026 Press Release
CAEP Logos
Questions? Please contact communications@caepnet.org.