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Mission and Scope
The National Council for Accrediation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for colleges and universities that prepare teachers and other professional personnel for work in elementary and secondary schools. Founded in 1954, NCATE is a non-profit, non-governmental organization representing a coalition of more than 30 national associations representing the education profession at large.
Through its voluntary, peer review process, NCATE ensures that accredited institutions produce competent, caring, and qualified teachers and other school personnel who can help all students learn.
Accountability and improvement in teacher preparation are central to NCATE's mission. The NCATE accreditation process determines whether schools, colleges, and departments of education meet demandingstandards for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. Through this process, NCATE provides assurance to the public that the graduates of accredited institutions have acquired the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to help all students learn.
Reference: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (2001). Professional Standards for the Accreditation of Schools, Colleges, and Departments of Education, Washington DC: Author.
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