CAEP Accountability Measures for Advanced Licensure Programs

CAEP Accountability Measures for Advanced Licensure Programs

Measures 1 

Not Applicable to Advanced Licensure Programs

Measure 2

Satisfaction of employers (RA4.1)

Advanced Programs EMPLOYER SATISFACTION SURVEYS (CAEP R4.1) for 2022-23 are summarized as follows:  

In summer 2023 program satisfaction surveys were received from 4 out of 5 employers of Ed.S. in Educational Administration/Superintendent Program 2022-2023 completers for a 80% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.50 (well satisfied). In fact, 2 out of 4 (50%) rated their satisfaction as a 5.0 (very well satisfied).

In spring 2023 program satisfaction surveys were received from 3 out of 6 employers of Ed.S. in Educational Administration/Principal Program 2022-2023 completers for a 50% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.33 (well satisfied).

In spring 2023 program satisfaction surveys were received from 5 out of 7 employers of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Program 2022-2023 completers for a 71% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.60 (well satisfied).

In spring 2023 program satisfaction surveys were received from 2 out of 4 employers of M.Ed. in Reading Program 2022-2023 completers for a 50% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.50 (well satisfied).

In spring 2023 program satisfaction surveys were received from 3 out of 3 employers of M.Ed. in Technology & Personalized Learning Program 2022-2023 completers for a 100% response rate. All the employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and effectiveness of the completer's preparation a 5.0 (very well satisfied).

Stakeholder Involvement (RA5.3)

The FSOE continues its tradition of including external stakeholders in annual data review sessions each spring. During the Spring 2023 semester external stakeholders from the surrounding districts participate in a zoom conference meeting to provide initial data and information to the week prior to our summit meeting held on the USF campus. External stakeholders include, administrators, curriculum coaches and dean of students. As a part of the Phase-In Plan for the advanced level in the Fall of 2022, we initiated a Clinical Experiences Advisory Committee to augment stakeholder involvement and collaborate on planning quality clinical experiences. The purposes of the committee are: 1. development, review, or revision of clinical experience instruments and evaluations; 2. collaborative development, review or revision of the structure and content of the clinical activities; and 3. mutual involvement in ongoing decision-making about partnership structure and operations.  

Measure 3

Candidate Competency at Completion (RA3.3)

Advanced-level candidates complete programs designed to meet the standards of the State of South Dakota and professional organizations. Multiple measures ensure the strength of their preparation, and the graduation rates from below show an excellent level of student success. Completers at the advanced level are able to meet state approved program standards for South Dakota as well as for other states as noted in the NC-Sara report.

For 2022-23, 100% of the M.Ed. Leadership, Ed.S. Principal, and Ed.S. Superintendent students successfully completed their internships.

Graduation Rates

Seven-year completion data from the advanced-level educator preparation programs

Measure 4

Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared.

Results are impressive for USF advanced-level programs in both M.Ed. and Ed.S. The 2023 USF graduate outcomes study found 100% placement of completers within 6 months of graduation, and a 98% response rate to the survey was achieved.