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Elementary (ACEI)

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education consists of a 126 semester-hour curriculum that includes general education courses required by the University and coursework in education required for teacher certification. The program is nationally recognized  by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), "a global community of educator and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children." 

For more information about the program, visit the B.S Elementary Education website or contact the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership

Terri Sullivan at terris@latech.edu,    318-257-4906

Special Professional Association (SPA) Resources

The resources below are provided to assist with the program's continuing accreditation efforts.

Important note - ACEI is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2013. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2015. Beginning in Fall 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards.
File Attachments:
  1. ACEI Final Program Report Submission ACEI Final Program Report Submission
    Report submitted by the Elementary Education program of Louisiana Tech University to ACEI for review leading to national recognition.
  2. Program Review Completed by AECI - National Recognition Program Review Completed by AECI - National Recognition
    Report provided to the Elementary Education program of Louisiana Tech University based upon ACEI's program review process.
Web Links:
  1. Accreditation Page of ACEI Website Accreditation Page of ACEI Website
    This webpage contains links to the following resources: 1. 2007 ACEI/NCATE Elementary Education Standards and Supporting Explanations 2. 2007 ACEI/NCATE Elementary Education Standards: Suggested Scoring Guide 3. Guidelines for Preparing Program Reports 4. Reviewer Rubrics
  2. CAEP Contact Information CAEP Contact Information
    This web-based resource provides contact information for professional organizations (e.g., NAEYC) associated with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  3. Program Report Examples Program Report Examples
    From the NCATE website, "DISCLAIMER: These documents are examples of reports from programs that were granted full national recognition by the appropriate SPA. Each program has given NCATE permission to post its report on the NCATE web site. Numerous examples are provided in order to show the multiple ways that programs can be successful. None of these reports are perfect; but each has strengths and each was able to demonstrate to the SPA that the program had developed assessments that could adequately demonstrate that their completers have mastered the SPA standards.
  4. Program Standards and Report Forms Program Standards and Report Forms
    This web-based resource contains links to program report forms and instructions for completing and submitting the forms. Select your SPA (e.g., ACEI) from the dropdown menu then access the appropriate forms and instructions.
  5. SPA Assessment Library SPA Assessment Library
    The SPA Assessment Library "includes over 250 assessments selected by the Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) as excellent examples of assessments that were successful in meeting the SPA standards." Select your SPA (e.g., ACEI) from the dropdown menu to access links to exemplary assessments.

Assessment of Content Knowledge Assessment

State Licensure Exam: Praxis II Content Test

The state of Louisiana requires the passing of a content knowledge test (e.g., Praxis II Content Test) as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate teacher education program at Louisiana Tech University requires the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching). The post baccalaureate programs (certfication-only and M.A.T.) require passing scores for program admission.
Web Links:
  1. Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports
    Contains links to summary data related to the all the programs of this Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). Ex. - A matrix of Praxis category scores compared to state and national scores and aligned with Teacher Education Outcomes.

Praxis Content Scores: 2010-11

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.

Praxis Content Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis Content Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0014 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5014 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge

Praxis PLT Test

The state of Louisiana requires the passing of the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching test as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate and post baccalaureate (certfication-only and M.A.T.) teacher education programs at Louisiana Tech University require the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching or internship). 

Praxis PLT Scores: 2010-11

Praxis PLT Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis PLT Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0622 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Content Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5622 (CDT): Pedagogy Content Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Assessment of Candidate's Ability to Plan

Assessment of Clinical Practice

Assessment of Candidate's Impact on Student Learning

Author: Don Schillinger
Modified by user: Louisiana Tech Manager
Last modified: 2/13/2014 6:27 AM (EDT)