Findlay, Ohio - The University of Findlay College of Education has achieved continuing accreditation under the performance-oriented standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the organization responsible for professional accreditation of teacher education.

NCATE currently accredits 614 institutions which produce two-thirds of the nation’s new teacher graduates each year. The NCATE Endorsement is the profession’s highest and most rigorous accreditation.

“This distinction is a testament to the quality of the University’s teacher education program,” Dr. Melissa Cain, dean of the College of Education, explained. “The continued accreditation affirms what our students already know – that our program is well equipped to prepare teachers who are effective in the classroom.”

Recent graduates of UF’s College of Education have a 99 percent passage rate for PRAXIS III, the classroom performance assessment test. The college focuses on a combination of general education classes, professional education courses and field experiences. The curriculum emphasizes classroom experience beginning with students’ freshman year, the use of technology in the classroom and the benefits of service learning.

UF offers education degrees at both the bachelor’s and master’s level, including licensure or endorsements in more than 22 areas.

Professional accreditation is one way to ensure that teacher education programs are graduating well-qualified teachers ready for today’s classrooms. NCATE-accredited schools must meet rigorous standards set by the profession and members of the public.

For more information about The University of Findlay’s teacher education program, visit www.findlay.edu Keyword: COE.