Academics
School of Education
Good teachers are in demand around the world. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics estimates that we’ll need 69 million new teachers by 2030 to meet global education goals. RCU’s School of Education will prepare you to fill those roles, with Christian values and service. You’ll not only receive a strong foundation in curriculum and teaching skills, but also the abilities you need to effectively serve in diverse and challenging schools and global communities in the 21st century.
CAEP Accountability Measures
On April 23, 2023, The Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) granted Accreditation to Rochester Christian University for a seven-year term at the initial-licensure level.
Below is a link to the specific programs reviewed by the CAEP Accreditation Council.
As part of CAEP accreditation, each education preparation provider must report and prominently display data on its website relating to four Annual Reporting Measures established by CAEP. These measures are used to provide information to the public on program outcome and program impact. Rochester Christian University provides descriptions and links to the data below.
- Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness
- New Educator Effectiveness Ratings: This links to tables that show completer Educator Effectiveness Ratings as reported by the State of Michigan. These ratings incorporate 40% student impact data along with principal observations.
Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) 2024 Performance Ratings (for Measure 1): This links to the EPI Performance Ratings which is annually calculated by the Michigan Department of Education, based on ratings in multiple categories. Sources for data include the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) pass rates, surveys of teacher candidates and their supervisors, and school demographics.
- Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
- District Affiliation Agreements: This links to the list of districts with whom Rochester Christian University has affiliation agreements.
- Network for Excellence in Teaching (NExT) Supervisor Survey (2023): This links to a table that shows direct supervisors’ satisfaction with first-year teachers. Supervisors assess novice teachers’ quality in four categories that align with CAEP and InTASC standards.
- Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) 2023 Performance Rating (for Measure 2): This links to the EPI Performance Rating which is annually calculated by the Michigan Department of Education, based on ratings in multiple categories. Sources for data include the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) pass rates, surveys of teacher candidates and their supervisors, and school demographics.
- Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- Candidate Performance Assessment for Student Teaching (CPAST): Link to the CPAST for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. This assessment is completed by the student teacher, the university supervisor, and the cooperating teacher. Then, at a final conference, the ratings are combined into a consensus rating. This assessment shows that Rochester Christian University student teachers demonstrate proficiency related to the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards.
- Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Summary of State Results (August 2020-July 2023): Link to MTTC data with statewide benchmarks. This is a requirement in Michigan for certification.
- MDE Candidate Survey Suite (Fall 2022/Spring 2023): Link to results of the survey completed by all teacher candidates, their university supervisor, and their cooperating teachers at the completion of the program. Ratings are presented with statewide benchmarks.
- Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) 2024 Performance Rating (for Measure 3): Link to the EPI Performance Rating which is annually calculated by the Michigan Department of Education, based on ratings in multiple categories. Sources for data include the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) pass rates, surveys of teacher candidates and their supervisors, and school demographics.
- Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared
- Teacher Candidate Certification and Employment Data: This table gives information about teacher certification and employment of School of Education graduates.
