Education-CAEP
Annual Reporting & Accountability
Our Teacher Education Program is fully accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) through 2032.
As part of this accreditation, educator preparation providers are required to publicly report annual data related to candidate quality, program outcomes, and continuous improvement. Accreditation status reflects the College’s commitment to high standards, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement in educator preparation. This page provides transparent, accessible information about our CAEP annual reporting and demonstrates how data are used to strengthen educator preparation at Davis & Elkins College.
Fully Accredited D&E Programs by CAEP
- Elementary Education, K-6
- Multicategorical Special Education, 5-Adult, K-6
- Multicategorical Special Education including Autism, 5-Adult, K-6
- Mathematics Education, 5-Adult, 5-9
- Physical Education, PK-Adult
- Health Education, PK-Adult
- Reading Endorsement, K-6
CAEP Annual Reporting
CAEP annual reporting is a public accountability process that requires educator preparation programs to collect, review, and share data each year. These data help ensure that programs are preparing effective, ethical, and classroom-ready educators.
Annual reporting supports:
- Transparency for students, families, and the public.
- Continuous program improvement.
- Accountability to state and national accreditation expectations.
Publicly Report Measures
The following categories of data are included in CAEP annual reporting. Data are reviewed annually by education faculty and program leadership. Data collected through CAEP annual reporting are actively used to improve educator preparation at Davis & Elkins College.
Faculty review results annually to:
- Strengthen coursework and clinical experiences.
- Improve candidate support and advising.
- Enhance partnerships with P-12 schools.
- Respond to stakeholder feedback.
These ongoing review processes ensure:
The Teacher Education Program remains responsive to the needs of candidates and schools.
Measure 1
Measure 1
Completer Impact and Effectiveness
- Admission indicators for teacher education candidates
- Academic preparation of admitted candidates
Completer Impact and Effectiveness
- Admission indicators for teacher education candidates
- Academic preparation of admitted candidates
Measure 2
Measure 2
Satisfaction of Employers & Stakeholder Involvement
- Program completion rates
- Retention and progression through the Teacher Education Program
Satisfaction of Employers & Stakeholder Involvement
- Program completion rates
- Retention and progression through the Teacher Education Program
Measure 3
Measure 3
Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- Initial licensure examination pass rates
- State licensure outcomes for program completers
Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- Initial licensure examination pass rates
- State licensure outcomes for program completers
Measure 4
Measure 4
Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They have Been Prepared
- Employer satisfaction survey results
- Graduate effectiveness indicators (when available)
Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They have Been Prepared
- Employer satisfaction survey results
- Graduate effectiveness indicators (when available)
CAEP Annual Reports
Find our CAEP Annual Reports below.
Contact Us
Questions regarding CAEP accreditation or annual reporting may be directed to:
Additional information about CAEP accreditation is available through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
