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Master of Arts in Education Degree in Collaborative Special Education Find Your Perfect Program Education Specialist - Teacher Leader Kilby Laboratory School Bachelor Degrees Alternative Master Degrees Master Degrees Education Specialist Degrees Certificates & Micro-credentials Departments Educator Preparation Current Students About the College LEAD Initiative Accreditationcaep-annual-reporting-measuresCAEP Accountability MeasuresAnnual Reporting Measures/test/education/accreditation/caep-annual-reporting-measuresUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/accreditation/caep-annual-reporting-measuresdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//Standard Impact Measures Measure 1 (Initial) Completer Effectiveness and impact on P12 Learning and Development (Component R4.1) Educator Preparation Institutional Report Card and Responses to First-Year Teacher Survey (Provided by the State of ��è��Ƶ) EPP Employer and Completer Case Study In response to the lack of data available to the EPP for this CAEP measure, the EPP is actively working with local education agencies and the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education to collect additional data, which include student test scores and teacher evaluations, to sufficiently address Completer Effectiveness and Impact on P-12 Learning and Development. Additional data will be available August 2024. Measure 2 (Initial and Advanced) Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement (Components R4.2,R5.3,RA.4.1) Educator Preparation Institutional Report Card and Responses to First-Year Teacher Survey (Provided by the State of ��è��Ƶ) EPP Employer and Completer Case Study Outcome Measures Measure 3 (Initial and Advanced) Candidate competency at program completion (Component R3.3, RA3.4) Initial Programs edTPA (For information about edTPA, please visit https://www.edtpa.com) UNA edTPA Pass Rates Praxis Subject Assessments For information on the Praxis Subject Assessments please visit: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/subject?WT.ac=31040_praxis_about_praxisii The link below contains our Praxis Subject Assessment data: Praxis Subject Assessment Summary Data EPP-created Summative Evaluation Data 2022-2023 Class B Summative Evaluation Data Advanced Programs Elementary/Early Childhood/Collaborative Education Secondary Education Instructional Leadership/Teacher Leader Measure 4 (Initial and Advanced) Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have been prepared Employment data is provided by the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education for both initial and advanced program completers. Note: The completer employment information provided to the EPP by the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education includes only completers employed by public schools in the state of ��è��Ƶ. It does not include employment information for completers hired by private, parochial, or out-of-state schools. The ALSDE is scheduled to provide the EPP with updated completer employment data by August 2024. Percentage of UNA Education Initial Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Spring 2023-Fall 2023) Percentage of UNA Education Initial Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Fall 2021-Fall 2022) Percentage of UNA Education Initial Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Summer 2020-Fall 2021) Percentage of UNA Education Advanced Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Spring 2023-Fall 2023) Percentage of UNA Education Advanced Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Fall 2021-Fall 2022) Percentage of UNA Education Advanced Completers Hired in ��è��Ƶ Public Schools (Summer 2020-Fall 2021) Note: Total Completers Tracked is not always equal to the number of completers in that area in the given semester. This data was provided to the UNA EPP by the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education (ALSDE). It only includes completers who have been employed in public schools in ��è��Ƶ. It does not include employment information for completers hired by private schools or outside ��è��Ƶ. The EPP regularly tracks employment data for all program completers.This page is updated periodically as data is available. CAEP-Approved Initial Programs CAEP-Approved Alt-A Programs CAEP-Approved Advanced ProgramsNone//Yes30%StandardRecruitment Plan Specialty Faculty Roster Advisory Boards COEHS Graduate Enrollment by Program Faculty Request Form None//quality-assurance-guaranteeQuality Assurance GuaranteeQuality Assurance Guarantee/test/education/accreditation/quality-assurance-guaranteeUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/accreditation/quality-assurance-guaranteedisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//The ��è��Ƶ guarantees the success of individuals who complete approved programs of study in the teacher education program and who are employed in their areas (of specialization). The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) will provide remediation at no cost to individuals who are recommended for certification by the EPP and deemed to be unsatisfactory based on performance evaluation(s) established by the State Board of Education and within two years after program completion. Graduating seniors will be given a letter indicating the willingness of the University to support this policy. This guarantee will not apply in situations where the teacher has been given an out-of-field assignment, unreasonable number of preparations, numbers in excess of acceptable class size loads, floating status or other arrangements which are inappropriate for beginning teachers. Requests for assistance can be made by the superintendent or the school principal by contacting the dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences at (256) 765-4252. The dean or his/her designee will visit the school to gather additional information relative to the request and to determine an appropriate course of action. It will be necessary for the superintendent or principal to share all information pertinent to the teacher's performance.StandardNone//Yes30%StandardNone//state-and-national-standardsState and National StandardsState and National Standards/test/education/accreditation/state-and-national-standardsUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/accreditation/state-and-national-standardsdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//The ��è��Ƶ Educator Preparation Programs are aligned to state and national standards, including CAEP, CACREP, InTASC, ISTE and ��è��Ƶ state-specific program standards.State StandardsStandard��è��Ƶ Program-Specific Standards Content and Pedagogical Knowledge Partnerships and Clinical Practice Candidate Quality Recruitment and Selectivity Impact on P-12 Learning Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement General Requirements Professional Studies: ��è��Ƶ Core Teaching Standards (ACTS) Learner Development Learning Differences Learning Environments Content Knowledge Application of Content Assessment Planning for Instruction Instructional Strategies Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Leadership and Collaboration ��è��Ƶ Program-Specific Standards (See Program Reviews- CIEP Templates) None//National StandardsStandard2022 CAEP Standards for Initial Programs 2022 CAEP Standards for Advanced Programs InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards 2011 ISTE Standards for Educators None//No30%StandardNone//caep-accredited-programsCAEP Accredited ProgramsCAEP Accredited Programs/test/education/accreditation/caep-accredited-programsUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/accreditation/caep-accredited-programsdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionprogram-typeUndergraduateNo/TitleInternal//NoInternal//Internal//YesNoNo/Use Section DefaultCAEP Accredited ProgramsPanel/CAEP Accredited Initial Programs Biology 6-12 Business Marketing 6-12 Chemistry 6-12 Early Childhood P-3 Elementary K-6 Elementary K-6 and Collaborative Teacher K-6 Combined English Language Arts 6-12 French 6-12 General Science 6-12 General Social Science 6-12 German 6-12 History 6-12 Math 6-12 Music Choral P-12 Music Instrumental P-12 PE P-12 Physics 6-12 Spanish 6-12 Visual Arts P-12 Internal//noneNone//noneWhiteInternal//YesImagePanel/CAEP-Accredited Alt-A Programs Biology 6-12 Business Marketing 6-12 Chemistry 6-12 Early Childhood Education P-3 English Language Arts 6-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages P-12 General Science 6-12 General Social Studies 6-12 History 6-12 Math 6-12 Music Choral P-12 Music Instrumental P-12 PE P-12 Spanish 6-12 Internal//noneNone//noneWhiteInternal//YesImageCAEP-Accredited Advanced ProgramsPanel/Traditional Master's Degree Programs Biology 6-12 Business Marketing 6-12 Chemistry 6-12 Collaborative Teacher K-6 Collaborative Teacher 6-12 Early Childhood P-3 Elementary K-6 English to Speakers of Other Languages P-12 English Language Arts 6-12 General Science 6-12 General Social Science 6-12 History 6-12 Instructional Leadership P-12 Math 6-12 Music Choral P-12 Music Instrument PE P-12 Physics 6-12 School Counseling P-12 Spanish 6-12 Internal//noneNone//noneWhiteInternal//YesImagePanel/Education Specialist Degree Programs Elementary K-6 Instructional Leadership P-12 Teacher Leader P-12 Internal//noneNone//noneWhiteInternal//YesImagecaep-committiesCAEP CommittiesCAEP Committies/test/education/accreditation/caep-committiesUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/accreditation/caep-committiesdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//StandardCAEP Committees Recruitment & Retention Plan Committee Chair, Dr. Lorie Johnson Director of Continuous Improvement & Accreditation Dr. Jeff Cornelius Professor, Instructional Leadership Dr. Lisa Clayton Program Coordinator, Elementary Education Dr. Hongxia Zhao Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education Dr. Vicki Howell Assistant Professor, Collaborative Education Dr. Gary Padgett Professor, Secondary Education Dr. Lamont Maddox Professor, Secondary Education Key Assessment Committee Chair, Dr. Lorie Johnson Director of Continuous Improvement & Accreditation Dr. Rebecca Hopkins Program Coordinator, Collaborative Education Dr. Maryann Parker Assistant Professor, Secondary Education Dr. Becky Smith Assistant Professor, Elementary Education Dr. Lamont Maddox Professor, Secondary Education Dr. Faith Kelley Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education Dr. Joey Dawson Director of Federal Programs, Florence City Schools Ms. Veronica Bayles Curriculum Director, Tuscumbia City Schools Dr. Katie Dalrymple Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Colbert County Schools Technology Committee Chair, Dr. Lorie Johnson Director of Continuous Improvement & Accreditation Dr. Chris James Program Coordinator, Instructional Leadership Dr. Becky Smith Assistant Professor, Elementary Education Dr. Rebecca Hopkins Assistant Professor, Collaborative Education Dr. Maryann Parker Assistant Professor, Secondary Education Mr. Jeremy Martin Director of Disability Support Services Ms. Janet Burnett Technology Coordinator, Muscle Shoals City Schools Ms. Christy Waters Director of Clinical Experiences Ms. Heather Johnson Principal, Cherokee Elementary School Ms. Stephane Bolton First Grade Teacher, Kilby Laboratory School Mr. Lee Brownell Physical and Space Science Teacher, Russellville Middle School Dr. Melody Murphy Business and Career Tech, Deshler High School Ms. Giovana Ambrosio Recent alumni, 3rd Grade Teacher, Russellville City Schools None//No30%StandardNone//

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College of Education and Human Sciences
UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall
P: 256.765.4252

Dr. Katie Cole Kinney
Dean
kckinney@una.edu

Dr. Matt Green
Associate Dean
jmgreen@una.edu

Accreditation

Accreditation Bodies
	The ��è��Ƶ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctorate level degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the ��è��Ƶ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().
	All teacher certification programs are approved by the (ALSDE). UNA's CAEP and state-accredited programs can be found here: /education/academic-programs/index.html
	All programs leading to teacher certification are accredited based on the (CAEP) Standards through Spring 2028. CAEP is the only national accreditor for educator preparation recognized by the (CHEA). Both Initial and Advanced preparation programs received Full Accreditation for the term Apr 2021 - Jun 2028. Following is a link to a copy of our Action Report: /education/Accreditation/documents/ar12165_2021_5_12_una-caep-action-report.pdf
	The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling graduate programs in the Department of Counselor Education are accredited by the (CACREP) under the 2009 CACREP Standards.

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