The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) requires institutions to publish data yearly on eight annual measures. The data demonstrates the quality of the provider’s programs and graduates to potential students, employers and media. KSDE examines the provider’s PreK-12 student learning impact, teacher effectiveness, employer satisfaction and completer satisfaction.
1. Measure 1: Completer effectiveness and Impact on P-12 learning and development
Sterling College’s EPP collects data through alumni surveys. The survey tracks the program’s ability to prepare candidates for the field and their ability to demonstrate effective teaching methods. Measure 1
2. Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
Sterling College’s EPP collects data through employer surveys through the alumni survey. The employer survey tracks employer perceptions regarding the readiness of our graduates to perform effectively in the classroom. Measure 2
3. Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
Graduation rates reflect the ability for our accepted teacher candidates with a declared education major to complete their applicable programs within four to five years. Measure 3
The Kansas State Department of Education requires completers to pass one licensure exam. This exam tests completers’ content knowledge for their endorsement subject area. Per guidelines, in order for this test result to be made public at least 10 data points are required. Measure 3Measure 3
4. Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions
Graduates self-report their employment to the Sterling College EPP. The institution also receives information from KSDE regarding those employed in the state. Measure 4
