NCATE is the profession’s mechanism to help establish high quality teacher preparation. Through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education, NCATE works to make a difference in the quality of teaching and teacher preparation today, tomorrow, and for the next century. NCATE’s performance-based system of accreditation fosters competent classroom teachers and other educators who work to improve the education of all P-12 students. NCATE believes every student deserves a caring, competent, and highly qualified teacher.

from "about NCATE"

 

"STANDARDS" (circa 2006)

• Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions
• Standard 2: Assessment System and Unit Evaluation
• Standard 3: Field Experiences and Clinical Practices
• Standard 4: Diversity
• Standard 5: Faculty Qualifications, Performance and Development
• Standard 6: Unit Governance and Resources