In late July, 2012, Michael P. Flanagan, Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction, reported to the State Board of Education the results of the latest round of annual evaluations of teacher preparation institutions in the state.
For the fourth year in succession the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has designated the teacher preparation program at UM-Dearborn as EXEMPLARY, the highest category available. To make these program designations the MDE uses a complex, multi-faceted evaluation system that includes several different indicators of program characteristics, with special attention to teacher candidates’ content knowledge and preparatory experiences.
This distinction places the UM-Dearborn teacher preparation program among the top in the state. UM-Dearborn is one of only 4 public universities in the so-called “little 12” that have consistently achieved an Exemplary rating over the past three consecutive years.
One accomplishment of special note – we excel at helping our students successfully complete their programs. Among universities rated Exemplary, our program completion rate was 2nd highest of ALL universities (public and private) in the state!
This recognition is a tribute to the hard work of the faculty and staff of the SOE, as well as our faculty and staff colleagues in CASL, and others across the university. Their dedicated work on behalf of our students helps our students to realize their aspirations to become teachers who will in turn influence the next generation of students and shape the future of our state and local region.
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