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)
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
- 2020 5.4%
- 2019 5.3%
- 2018 4.7%
- 2017 5.2%
- 2016 4.4%
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.