CAEP Annual Accreditation Accountability Report

Overview

This report presents outcomes across three (3) reviewed and approved Mississippi Department of Education - Teacher Educator Preparation Programs and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Two programs are offered at the Initial Level while the third program is at the Advanced Level.

Mississippi Impact Report Card on Educator Preparation Programs.

The Mississippi Impact Report Card for Initial and Advanced Programs was developed to align with CAEP standards and support common assessments, consistent data collection, and evaluation of program impact. Thirteen institutions contributed data to create benchmarks. Most data in the tables are drawn from this report card.

Review information for the following program data below:

• Traditional
• Alternate Route
• Advanced

Traditional Program Data

Measure 1 - Completer Effectiveness & Impact of P-12 Learning & Development (TIAI* & IoSL)

Measure 1 - Completer Effectiveness & Impact of P-12 Learning & Development

* The BU EPP Clinical Intern Impact on Student Learning Evaluation Instrument and Rubric has been replaced by a newly created common state assessment instrument.

* Mississippi Impact Report Card – MAAP K-12 Student Testing – Belhaven % / State% Averages.

** Impact on Student Learning (IoSL), first implemented during the academic year 2023-2024. Aligned with MDE annual reporting, IoSL indicates candidate success by a performance level of two (2.0) or higher on a scale of 0–3.0.

Measure 2 – Satisfaction of Employers & Completers*

Measure 2 – Satisfaction of Employers & Completers*

*This data chart combines results from both the Traditional and Alternate Route surveys as reported from the 2025 Mississippi Education Preparation Provider Report Card – Initial Undergraduate and Alternative Route programs.

Measure 3 – Candidate Competency

* The 100% pass rate reflects program requirements that all candidates meet MDE licensure requirements prior to graduation.

Measure 3 – Candidate Competency

* The 100% pass rate reflects program requirements that all candidates meet MDE licensure requirements prior to graduation.

Measure 4 – Ability to be Hired

Measure 4 – Ability to be Hired

Alternate Route Program Data

Measure 1 - Completer Effectiveness & Impact of P-12 Learning & Development (TIAI* & IoSL)

Measure 1 - Completer Effectiveness & Impact of P-12 Learning & Development

* The BU EPP Clinical Intern Impact on Student Learning Evaluation Instrument and Rubric has been replaced by a newly created common state assessment instrument.

* Mississippi Impact Report Card – MAAP K-12 Student Testing – Belhaven % / State% Averages.

** Impact on Student Learning (IoSL), first implemented during the academic year 2023-2024. Aligned with MDE annual reporting, IoSL indicates candidate success by a performance level of two (2.0) or higher, based on a scale of 0 – 3.0.

Measure 2 – Satisfaction of Employers & Completers*

Measure 2 – Satisfaction of Employers & Completers

* This data chart combines results from both the Traditional and Alternate Route surveys as reported from the 2025 Mississippi Education Preparation Provider Report Card – Initial Undergraduate and Alternative Route programs.

Measure 3 – Candidate Competency

Measure 3 – Candidate Competency

* MAT Alternate Route teacher candidates consistently achieve a 100% eligibility rate for licensure. This reflects the program’s requirement that all candidates meet Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) licensure standards prior to recommendation. Candidates must successfully complete all required coursework and pass all teacher licensure exams before being eligible for Mississippi licensure recommendation. In addition, Elementary Teacher Candidates in the Alternate Route program are required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test. Because these requirements must be met before licensure.

Measure 4 – Ability to be Hired & Retained

Measure 4 – Ability to be Hired & Retained

Advanced Program Data

Measure 2 – Satisfaction of Employers & Completers

Measure 3 – Candidate Competency

* All M.Ed. or Ed.S. School Leadership and Administration program graduates achieve a 100% average by meeting MDE licensure requirements and excelling in the SLLA test.

Graduates of the M.Ed. or Ed.S. School Leadership and Administration program must have completed the program with a B or higher letter grade. Administrator candidates complete rigorous professional development on the seven NELP Standards and are required to demonstrate their proficiency through both a written and an oral defense before degree completion. Graduates of the program fulfill all MDE licensure requirements except for taking and passing the SLLA test. The SLLA test is not a requirement for program or degree completion. Upon passing the SLLA test, candidates are recommended by the TEPP for their Administrator Endorsement. However, a large percentage of the candidates, upon completing the School Leadership program, choose not to take the SLLA test. Of the 34 completers, only 6 took the test, with one retest required to pass.

Assessment Scores*

* Graduates of the M.Ed. or Ed.S. School Leadership and Administration program must have completed the program with a B or higher letter grade. Administrator candidates complete rigorous professional development on the seven NELP Standards and are required to demonstrate their proficiency through both a written and an oral defense before degree completion.

Measure 4 – Ability to be Hired & Retained