Ball State University’s Teachers College is the largest educator preparation program in Indiana. Ball State University offers over 30 nationally recognized programs across six colleges. Students in Ball State University’s program are provided with many opportunities to exhibit excellence in their content area and in pedagogy through rigorous preparation and rich and diverse practicum experiences.

In 2018, Ball State University earned full accreditation at the initial preparation level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). More information about CAEP accreditation may be found on the CAEP website or by calling (202) 223-0077.

The State Board of Education has also approved all initial and advanced licensure programs at Ball State University. Teachers College monitors state requirements for educator licensure to comply with all current state requirements.

Ball State University CAEP Reporting Measures and other Data Points

Ball State University Initial and Advanced Licensing Programs

Satisfaction of Employers (CAEP Standard 4.3 and CAEP Advanced Standard 4.1)

Initial Licensure

Advanced Licensure

2021 Employer Satisfaction Survey for Ball State Prepared Principal Candidates

Satisfaction of Completers (CAEP Standard 4.4 and CAEP Advanced Standard 4.2)

Initial Licensure

Advanced Licensure

2021 BSU Principal Alumni Survey

Indicators of Teacher Effectiveness (CAEP Standard 4.2)

Graduation Rates (Initial and Advanced)

CAEP Standard 3.2 Data, Diversity and Gender Data

Ball State University Surveys 

Title II Reports

Ability of Completers to Meet State Licensing Requirements (Initial and Advanced)

House Enrolled Act 1388 requires each Indiana educator preparation program post data for candidates who complete required state licensure tests. The data is in spreadsheet form and different data sets can be found in tabs at the bottom of each spreadsheet.

Available data includes:

  • the average scores for program completers
  • the number of times program completers took each test before passing
  • the pass rates for completers on their first attempt
  • the number of candidates who did not retake a licensure exam that they did not pass
  • non-testing data, most of which is also included in other sections of this website

To access the testing data and other data on these spreadsheets, please visit the IDOE Educator Preparation Program Comparative Data and Performance Data website

Praxis Data for All Licensure Tests Compared to Indiana State Average

Ability of Completers to be Hired in Educational Positions for Which They have Prepared (Initial and Advanced)

Student Loan Default Rates

  • 2022 0.0%*
  • 2021 1.5%*
  • 2020 5.4%
  • 2019 5.3%
  • 2018 4.7%
  • 2017 5.2%
  • 2016 4.4%

*The 2021 and 2022 student loan default rates are lower because of the student loan repayment pause that ended in September of 2023. Rates are expected to return to a "normal" value next year.

Impact on P-12 Learning and Development (CAEP Standard 4.1)

Indiana Department of Education Principal Survey

As part of House Enrolled Act, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) sends an Employer Satisfaction Survey to all Indiana principals on an annual basis to collect data on their view of the preparation of candidates who complete an initial teacher preparation program and are in their first or second year of teaching in an Indiana classroom. The IDOE disaggregates data by EPP and sends the data to the institution.

Principals agree that BSU graduates:

  • Use a variety of assessment methods to guide, adjust, and improve instruction
  • Develop content specific assessments to test for student understanding of the lesson objectives
  • Differentiate instruction to meet all students’ learning needs
  • Work effectively with students with all exceptionalities
  • Analyze student assessment date to improve classroom instruction
  • Integrate technological tools to advance student learning

See the full report.

Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Ball State University will survey advanced candidates during 2021.

Indiana Department of Education Alumni Survey

As part of House Enrolled Act, the Indiana Department of Education sends an Alumni Survey to all Indiana teachers with 1-3 years of experience on an annual basis to collect data on their view of their initial preparation program. The IDOE disaggregates data by EPP and sends the data to the institution.

Classroom teachers prepared by BSU agree that they were well prepared to:

  • Differentiate instruction to meet all students’ learning needs
  • Work effectively with students with all exceptionalities
  • Develop strong assessments to test for student understanding of lessons
  • Analyze student assessment data to improve classroom instruction
  • Integrate technological tools as appropriate to advance student learning

See the full report.

Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Ball State University will survey advanced candidates during 2021.

Submit Comments for the Upcoming Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Visit

Teachers College at Ball State University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on February 24-26, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

We invite you to submit written testimony to:

Site Visitors
CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20036
Or by email to: callforcomments@caepnet.org

Comments must address matters that have occurred since the fall of 2018, when the EPP was last accredited and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:

In CAEP’s performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject matter and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, units must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom.

A professional education unit that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review. No anonymous testimony will be considered.

Letters of comment should be received no later than January 6, 2025. If you have any questions or require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact Shawn Sriver, Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator, at sksriver@bsu.edu.