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 2023-24 are summarized as follows: 

In the Summer 2024 program satisfaction surveys were received from 2 out of 4 employers of Ed.S. in Educational Administration/Superintendent Program 2023-2024 completers for a 50% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and the effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.0 (well satisfied). Examining the three-year data, Employer satisfaction means ranged from 4.0 (well satisfied) to 5.0 (very well satisfied).

In spring 2024 program satisfaction surveys were received from 3 out of 4 employers of Ed.S. in Educational Administration/Principal Program 2023-2024 completers for a 75% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and the effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.33 (well satisfied). All were well or very well satisfied. Three-year satisfaction means ranged from 4.0 (well satisfied) to 5.0 (very well satisfied).

In spring 2024 program satisfaction surveys were received from 4 out of 6 employers of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Program 2023-2024 completers for a 67% response rate. The employers rated their satisfaction with the degree program’s relevance and the effectiveness of the completer's preparation as a mean of 4.25 (well satisfied). Three were well satisfied and one was very well satisfied. The three-year comparison showed a mean range from 3.25 (satisfied) to 4.6 (well satisfied).

Stakeholder Involvement (RA5.3)

The FSOE continues its tradition of including external stakeholders in annual data review sessions each spring rotating between Initial (even years) and Advanced (odd years) programs. During the spring 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, both superintendents and principals, curriculum coaches and deans of students. A Clinical Experiences Advisory Committee (CEAC) was developed 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. The CEAC meets every fall and spring semester of the academic calendar.

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 2023-24, 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. in Leadership and Ed.S Superintendents. The class of 2024 experienced a 100% career outcome within the first 6 months of graduation, and a 97% response rate to the survey.