12. Elevating Educator Preparation: Insights from CAEP with Dr. Christopher Koch

In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Christopher Koch, President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), delves into the pivotal role of certification in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of educator preparation programs in the United States. I’m your host ⁠, Dr. Shanderson. I invite you to listen as Dr. Koch addresses the mission alignment of CAEP with the evolving needs of educator preparation, the challenges of maintaining high standards, the recent updates in accreditation standards, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. In our discussion, Dr. Koch illuminates how CAEP integrates critical components like diversity, equity, inclusion, and digital literacy into its accreditation framework, providing a comprehensive view of the current state and future directions of educator preparation accreditation. Topics Discussed How CAEP’s standards are evolving Why diversity and inclusion are so crucial to educator preparation “Cookie cutter” legislation to eliminate DEI Technology Integration in Accreditation Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠ & ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠! Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠! We make education YOUR business!