Accreditation
Our online teacher certification programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the national accrediting body that sets the standard for excellence in educator preparation programs.
CAEP accreditation confirms that our teacher training, instructional coaching, and clinical practice meet rigorous, evidence-based standards. These standards are designed to prepare highly qualified, classroom-ready teachers who are equipped to succeed in today’s schools.
Choosing a CAEP-accredited educator preparation program ensures you receive high-quality teacher certification training recognized by schools and districts nationwide.
Accreditation
Our online teacher certification programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the national accrediting body that sets the standard for excellence in educator preparation programs.
CAEP accreditation confirms that our teacher training, instructional coaching, and clinical practice meet rigorous, evidence-based standards. These standards are designed to prepare highly qualified, classroom-ready teachers who are equipped to succeed in today’s schools.
Choosing a CAEP-accredited educator preparation program ensures you receive high-quality teacher certification training recognized by schools and districts nationwide.
#TEACH has earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
#TEACH has earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Statement of Accreditation Status
#TEACH is a state-approved alternative teacher certification provider. Since 2018, #TEACH has received approval from multiple State Boards of Education, including Michigan, North Carolina, Indiana, Arizona, and Alabama, to offer alternative route teacher preparation programs.
In 2019, #TEACH applied for national accreditation through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). After a comprehensive review, #TEACH earned CAEP accreditation at the initial licensure level in October 2024, with accreditation valid through 2031. The next CAEP review is scheduled for spring 2031.
As a CAEP-accredited Educator Preparation Provider (EPP), #TEACH publicly reports CAEP Accountability Measures to demonstrate program quality and alignment with national and state standards for teacher preparation.
CAEP Documents & Accredited Programs
CAEP Reviewed Programs
- TEACH Elementary Certification Program (Initial Licensure Level, Endorsement Only)
- #TEACH Secondary Certification Programs (Initial Licensure Level, Endorsement Only)
- #TEACH P-12 Certification Programs (Initial Licensure Level, Endorsement Only)
CAEP Accountability Measures
Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness
Completer Impact on P–12 Student Learning and Growth
Data shows that teachers prepared by #TEACH positively impact P–12 student learning and development. According to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Annual Performance Score data, #TEACH completers demonstrate a measurable positive effect on student learning outcomes.
Performance Score Data on the Impact of #TEACH Prepared Teachers on P–12 Student Learning
Completer Effectiveness in Professional Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
#TEACH evaluates completer effectiveness using the State of Michigan Educator Effectiveness Scores, which are collected and reported by the state. These scores incorporate multiple measures, including 40% student impact data alongside principal observations, providing a comprehensive view of teacher effectiveness.
Data from the 2023–2024 collection period offers evidence that #TEACH completers positively impact P–12 student learning and are rated as effective by their supervisors.
Effectiveness Ratings for #TEACH Completers, 2023-2024
Administrators’ Assessment of #TEACH First Year Teachers’ Professional
Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
Employer Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with #TEACH‑prepared teachers is demonstrated through State of Michigan Educator Effectiveness Scores, which include principal observations as a key component. These data indicate that employers are highly satisfied with the performance of #TEACH completers.
Administrator Survey Data & Analysis – Employer Satisfaction
Stakeholder Involvement
#TEACH was developed in collaboration with state and district partners to address state and regional teacher shortages. The program serves individuals who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and are completing an expedited, alternative route to certification while employed as teachers under an Interim Teaching Certificate. Many candidates are hired as the teacher of record during their preparation.
Instructional coaches and school‑based mentors support and monitor candidates throughout a state‑required preparation pathway, which ranges from one to three years depending on the state. Upon completion, candidates may apply for an initial teaching license or add‑on endorsement in over 70 certification areas, spanning elementary, secondary, and K–12 grade bands.
#TEACH regularly engages candidates, completers, employers, and field experts through surveys and feedback mechanisms, using stakeholder input to guide continuous improvement.
Partnerships and Ongoing Collaboration
#TEACH maintains strong partnerships with school districts and education stakeholders across multiple states, including:
- Formal district agreements to place candidates in high‑need and shortage areas
- Diverse clinical placements in urban, rural, and high‑poverty districts
- A Stakeholder Advisory Board composed of district leaders, educators, and policymakers
- Regular principal and teacher feedback through surveys and focus groups
To further strengthen collaboration, #TEACH established an Employer Engagement Division focused on building strategic, long‑term partnerships with school districts and employers.
Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
Candidate Assessment of Competency
Michigan’s certification pathway is a three‑year program, and #TEACH graduated its first completers in 2022. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) surveyed educators who earned their initial Standard Teaching Certificate between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Results are reported alongside statewide benchmarks.
MDE 2023-2024 Michigan Year-Out Survey (Completer Satisfaction Survey)
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Results
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) measures candidates’ content knowledge and is required for licensure. In 2023–2024, #TEACH candidates achieved an 89% pass rate, exceeding the state average of 67.1%.
2023-2024 Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Results
Final Year Classroom Observation Results
#TEACH conducts fall and spring classroom observations each year to assess instructional practice. The Final Classroom Observation serves as a summative evaluation during the candidate’s last semester.
#TEACH First & Final Year Classroom Observation Results
MDE Performance Scores
The State of Michigan annually publishes Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) Performance Scores, based on MTTC pass rates, satisfaction surveys, educator effectiveness ratings, administrator feedback, and contextual data.
2023-2024 Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) Performance Scores
Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared
Candidate Assessment of Employment Readiness
As an alternative route residency program, #TEACH prepares individuals with prior experience as substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, or certified educators seeking additional endorsements, as well as career changers entering the profession. Many candidates assume classroom responsibilities immediately as the teacher of record.
Because candidates are employed during preparation, #TEACH is able to report that nearly all candidates receive job offers prior to beginning the program, demonstrating strong employment readiness.
Approved by
#TEACH is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. #TEACH is working toward accreditation of its educator preparation programs under the AAQEP standards with an anticipated quality assurance review in Spring 2027.
#TEACH has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression, and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.