Education Accreditation and Outcomes
Licensure Programs
- Elementary Education (K–6) with Mild Intervention
- Early Childhood Education (P–3) with Mild Intervention
- Special Education (P–12)
- Transition to Teaching: Elementary Education (K–6)
- Transition to Teaching: Secondary Education (5–12)
- Transition to Teaching: Alternative Licensure – Special Education (P–12)
Education Program CAEP Accountability Measures
The Education Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College uses multiple measures to evaluate candidate preparation, completer effectiveness, employer satisfaction, and employment outcomes. The data below align with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards and support continuous program improvement and public accountability.
Measure 1 Completer Effectiveness
CAEP Standard Alignment: R4.1
Data for this measure address completer impact on P–12 student learning growth and completer effectiveness in applying professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Supporting Documents
Educator Effectiveness 2025-2026
Final Destination Survey Visual
Measure 2 Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
CAEP Standard Alignment: R4.2, R5.3, RA4.1
Data for this measure are collected from employers and stakeholders to determine satisfaction with program completers and support continuous improvement efforts.
Supporting Documents
Measure 3 Candidate Competency at Completion
CAEP Standard Alignment: R3.3
Data for this measure relate to the Education Preparation Provider’s determination that candidates are meeting program expectations and are ready for licensure recommendation.
Supporting Documents
Educator Effectiveness 2025-2026
2025 Accreditation Approval Letter
Measure 4 Ability of Completers to Be Hired
CAEP Accountability Measure
Employment outcome data demonstrate the ability of completers to obtain positions for which they were prepared.
Supporting Documents
Final Destination Survey Visual
Additional Public Accountability Information
The Indiana Department of Education recommends that Educator Preparation Providers supplement state survey data with institutional measures and annual survey collection processes for accreditation purposes.