College of Education

Haskell’s College of Education (COE) is accredited by:

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Elementary Teacher Education Program was included in the 2020 CAEP accreditation review.

The major and license option available within the COE is Elementary Education: Kindergarten through sixth grade, KSDE-approved program.

Students seeking this training, first complete the Associates of Arts degree in Para-Professional Education during freshman and sophomore enrollment. Courses within the Para-Professional Education program guide students to meet the general education requirements specified by Haskell Indian Nations University as well as course work within the ETEP to support a career in para-professional education.

Following successful completion of the Associate of Arts Para-Professional Education Degree, students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education apply for admission to Haskell’s COE/ETEP. When accepted, teacher candidates follow a four-semester program of study. The Elementary Teacher Education Program of study includes course work and field placements aligned with the Kansas Professional Educator Standards and Early Childhood-Late Childhood Standards designed to develop Native Leaders/Native Teachers for a variety of educational communities. Students engage in course work addressing foundational information and theory, developmentally appropriate practice, reflective thinking, differentiated instruction, professional dispositions, and responsibilities. Concluding with a year-long clinical residency experience in their home communities where the Kansas Teacher Work Sample is planned and implemented as a capstone project.

CAEP Reporting Measures

• 2023 Title II Report: 2021-2022 Data
• 2022 Title II Report: 2020-2021 Data
• 2021 Title II Report: 2019-2020 Data

CAEP Accountability Measures

Measure 1: Completer Effectiveness and Impact on P-12 Learning and Development

• CAEP Accountability Measure 1 Summary

Measure 2: Teaching Effectiveness and Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholders

• CAEP Accountability Measure 2 Summary

Measure 3: Program Expectations and Licensure – Candidate Competency at Completion

• CAEP Accountability Measure 3 Summary

Measure 4: Program Expectations and Licensure – Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions

• CAEP Accountability Measure 4 Summary

Licensure Exams Pass Rates

• Three Year Combined Pass Rates – Elem Ed CKT and PLT K-6 Exams