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CAEP Accreditation

The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) through June 2030. This accreditation certifies that the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has provided evidence that it adheres to CAEP’s standards. More information can be found on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation website.

The chart below lists the name of each endorsement program, including its appropriate grade bands and accreditation/approval status, that is attached to initial teaching certification.

Endorsement Program Accreditation Status
Endorsement ProgramGrade BandsAccreditation/Approval Status
Arabic6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Biology6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Chemistry6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Earth/Space Science6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Economics6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Elementary EducationK-5 All SubjectsCAEP Accredited (2030)
K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained ClassroomCAEP Accredited (2030)
English6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
English as a Second LanguageK-8CAEP Accredited (2030)
6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
French6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
German6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
History6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Integrated ScienceK-8CAEP Accredited (2030)
6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Italian6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Language ArtsK-8CAEP Accredited (2030)
Latin6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Mandarin6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
MathematicsK-8CAEP Accredited (2030)
6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Physics6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Political Science6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Psychology6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
Social StudiesK-8CAEP Accredited (2030)
6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
SpanishK-12CAEP Accredited (2030)
6-12CAEP Accredited (2030)

CAEP Annual Reporting

Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness
(Component R4.1)

State of Michigan Educator Effectiveness Ratings (2014-2015 through 2022-2023). These are the most recent data available from the Michigan Department of Education.

State of Michigan Educator Effectiveness Ratings, 2014–15 through 2021–22
YearTotalEffective +
Highly Effective
Highly
Effective
EffectiveMinimally
Effective
Ineffective
2014–15127111 (87%)32 (25%)79 (62%)14 (11%)2 (1%)
2015–16232212 (91%)45 (19%)167 (72%)15 (6%)5 (2%)
2016–17276260 (94%)55 (20%)205 (74%)15 (5%)1 (<1%)
2017–18345339 (98%)75 (22%)264 (76%)4 (1%)2 (<1%)
2018–19396386 (97%)124 (31%)262 (66%)9 (2%)1 (<1%)
2019-20No data due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020-21322322 (100%)112 (35%)210 (65%)0 (0%)9 (0%)
2021-22382374 (98%)120 (31%)254 (66%)6 (2%)2 (<1%)
2022-23375361 (96%)115 (31%)246 (66%)12 (3%)2 (<1%)
Aggregate21332053 (96%)566 (27%)1477 (69%)75 (4%)15 (<1%)
Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
(Component R4.2|R5.3)
2021- 2023 Michigan Department of Education Administrator Survey
Question2021-2022 N2021-2022 Percent effective2022-2023 N2022-2023 Percent Effective2023-2024 N2023-2024 Percent Effective
As a first-year teacher, compared to other first-year teachers, to what extent is (teacher name) able to…
support all students in making connections to prior knowledge and experiences?3090.0%3797.3%4087.5%
implement multiple strategies to present key content area(s) concepts?3190.3%3889.5%4090.0%
utilize available technology to enhance the learning experience of students?3193.5%3797.3%3992.3%
implement strategies which maximize student engagement to support positive student behavior?3177.4%3892.1%4077.5%
organize the learning environment to guide student engagement during instructional time?3180.6%3892.1%4085.0%
implement literacy and reading strategies appropriate to their content area(s) and grade level(s)?3190.3%3594.3%3987.2%
differentiate instruction based on student assessment data to support each student's academic achievement?3180.6%3574.3%3982.1%
support each student's socioemotional (e.g., social, emotional, psychological) development with instructional strategies and resources?3180.6%3886.8%4085.0%
understand and make accommodations based on a student's IEP or Section 504 plan?3086.7%3889.5%4082.5%
As first-year teacher, compared to other first-year teachers, to what extent can (teacher name) apply instructional strategies and resources to support…
English learners?1984.2%2781.5%3688.9%
high performing students?3183.9%3791.9%3789.2%
low performing students?3180.6%3884.2%4085.0%
students experiencing trauma?2979.3%3683.3%3984.6%
students from culturally diverse backgrounds?2788.9%3789.2%3886.8%
students with special needs or disabilities?2979.3%3892.1%3984.6%
each individual student's learning abilities and needs?3177.4%3889.5%4087.5%
As a first-year teacher, compared to other first-year teachers, to what extent is (teacher name) able to build positive relations with…
students?3183.9%3894.7%4087.5%
families/caregivers?3190.3%3897.4%3984.6%
colleagues?3193.5%3886.8%4087.5%
As first-year teacher, compared to other first-year teachers, to what extent is (teacher name) able to…
demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility to unexpected situations which arise?3177.4%3791.9%4077.5%
act in a manner consistent with ethical and professional educator expectations?3193.5%3894.7%4087.5%
utilize constructive criticism to reflect upon and improve practice?3196.8%3892.1%4085.0%
Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
(Component R3.3)

The following data represents program completers from the Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) program and Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education (STE) programs within the EPP.  The data was received via a Michigan Department of Education survey provided to all first-year teachers. The 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 school years are represented.

Title II Reports
Measure 4: Ability of Completers to Be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Prepared
Ability of Completers to Be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Prepared

The following data represents program completers from the Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) program and Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education (STE) programs within the EPP. The data was received via a Michigan Department of Education survey provided to all first-year teachers. The 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 school years are represented.

Did you obtain employment in a school setting?
2017–182018–192019–202020-212021-22Overall
29 / 34 Yes (85%)25 / 29 Yes (86%)22 / 23 Yes (96%)36 / 37 Yes (97%)44 / 44 Yes (100%)76 / 86 Yes (88%)
Did you obtain or continue employment in the school district where you completed your internship?
2017–182018–192019–202020-212021-22Overall
4 / 34 Yes (12%)3 / 29 Yes (10%)7 / 23 Yes (30%)9 / 37 Yes (24%)12 / 44 Yes (27%)14 / 86 Yes (16%)
To what extent did your preparation program prepare you well for the teaching job market?
2017–182018–192019–202020-212021-22Overall
29 / 34 say "Prepared Me Well" (85%)23 / 29 say "Prepared Me Well" (79%)18 / 23 say "Prepared Me Well" (78%)32 / 36 "To a Great or Moderate Extent" (88.9%)35 / 44 say “To a Great or Moderate Extent” (79.5%)70 / 86 say "Prepared Me Well" (81%)
To what extent did your preparation program support you in your job search?
2017–182018–192019–202020-212021-22Overall
23 / 34 say "Supported Me Well" (67%)23 / 29 say "Supported Me Well" (79%))15 / 23 say "Supported Me Well" (65%)23 / 35 “To a Great or Moderate Extent” (65.7%)30/44 say “To a Great or Moderate Extent” (68.2%)61 / 86 say "Supported Me Well" (71%)
How many job applications did you complete?
Year01–34–65–910–1213–1516 or moreTotal
2016–171 (3%)7 (24%)7 (24%)4 (14%)3 (10%)2 (7%)5 (17%)29
2017–181 (3%)10 (29%)6 (18%)6 (18%)3 (9%)2 (7%)6 (18%)34
2018–190 (0%)5 (17%)5 (17%)8 (28%)2 (7%)2 (7%)8 (28%)29
Data no longer collected
Aggregate2 (2%)22 (24%)18 (19%)18 (19%)8 (9%)6 (7%)19 (21%)92
How many interviews did you have?
Year01–34–65–910–1213–1516 or moreTotal
2016–171 (3%)17 (59%)5 (17%)2 (7%)2 (7%)0 (0%)2 (7%)29
2017–181 (3%)19 (56%)8 (24%)4 (12%)1 (3%)1 (3%)0 (0%)34
2018–190 (0%)15 (52%)10 (34%)2 (7%)2 (7%)0 (0%)0 (0%)29
Data no longer collected
Aggregate2 (2%)51 (55%)23 (25%)8 (9%)5 (5%)1 (1%)2 (2%)92
How many job offers did you receive?
Year012345 or moreTotal
2016–172 (7%)15 (52%)3 (10%)6 (21%)2 (7%)1 (3%)29
2017–183 (9%)13 (38%)10 (29%)4 (12%)3 (9%)1 (3%)34
2018–190 (0%)12 (41%)9 (31%)6 (21%)1 (3%)1 (3%)29
Data no longer collected
Aggregate5 (5%)40 (43%)22 (24%)16 (17%)6 (7%)3 (3%)92
In your opinion, how difficult was it/is it, to find a job in your content area(s)?
YearVery EasySomewhat EasySomewhat DifficultVery DifficultTotal
2016–176 (21%)4 (14%)15 (52%)4 (14%)29
2017–185 (15%)12 (35%)12 (35%)5 (15%)34
2018–193 (10%)13 (45%)10 (34%)3 (10%)29
Data no longer collected
Aggregate14 (15%)29 (32%)37 (40%)12 (13%)92

Data for 2022-23 and 2023-2024 will be available Fall of 2024.