Applying to CAEP
Thank you for your interest in accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Through its accreditation process, CAEP assures the quality of educator preparation and supports continuous improvement in order to strengthen P-12 student learning. Any provider of educator preparation that agrees with CAEP’s aims and wishes to engage in evidence-based reflection and improvement is welcome to seek accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation Resources
Accreditation Cycle
Involving educator preparation providers in ongoing improvement through high quality standards.
Program Review
Program reviews provide valuable information about the qualification of EPPS for accreditation.
Third-Party Comments
Feedback from outside sources on the quality of your programs is required for the review process.
Decision Process
Twice a year, the CAEP Accreditation Council convenes to make accreditation decisions.
CAEP Voices
CAEP Voices is a project that captures what this looks like – and what it means – from the educator preparation professionals leading the work. Hear from deans, assessment coordinators, knowledge managers, and others on how they made the CAEP Standards work for their EPPs.