Common standards reflect aspects of program quality that are the same for all credential programs, regardless of type of program. The program sponsor must respond to each common standard by providing information and/or supporting documentation about the individual programs to be offered by the institution.
Prior Common Standards
2008
- 2008 Standards/Glossary [MS Word]
- 2008 Standards/Glossary [PDF]
- 2008 Narrative Template [MS Word]
- 2008 Addendum [MS Word]
2007
- Word Version [MS Word]
- PDF Version [PDF]
1997
- Word Version [MS Word]
- PDF Version [PDF]
Preparation Programs
- Preliminary Multiple Subject and Single Subject
- Special Education
- Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
- Teacher Induction
- English Learner Authorization
- Career Technical Education (CTE)
- Administrative Services and APA
- PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential
- Pupil Personnel Services
- Teacher Librarian
- Early Childhood Education
- Subject Matter Requirements
Accreditation
- Accreditation Site Visit Reports
- Accreditation Technical Assistance
- Accreditation Schedule and Activities
- Annual Data Submission
- Program Sponsor Fees
- How to Become an Approved Program Sponsor
- Propose a New Program (Initial Program Review)
- Preconditions and Standards
- Program Review
- Common Standards Review
- Preparing for Accreditation Site Visits
- Adding a New Single Subject Content Area
- Program Completion Surveys
- Subject Matter Preparation & Program Approval Process
Committee on Accreditation
Other Topics
Updated January 05, 2023