Annual Teacher Candidate Performance Metrics
Western Oregon University presents the following eight annual measures reporting completer performance data, employer satisfaction data, and other consumer information. This information is meant to complement information provided in our annual report filed with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
We provide this information publicly and clearly so that it is broadly available to consumers and partners. Each data report provides appropriate contextualization, analysis, and summary to achieve maximum transparency and appropriate utility. Where appropriate, confidentiality of data was considered.
Western Oregon University only has initial programs and add-on programs which do not require reporting currently. For this reason, all data reported is from initial programs only.
Nationally Accredited since 1954
Accreditation status will update in Spring 2023
CAEP Accreditation Council Review Spring 2023
| Program | Type | State Approval Status | Year of Last Review by CAEP | Year of Last Review by TSPC | Accreditation Period | Year of Next Review TSPC |
Year of Next Review CAEP
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| Undergraduate: Multiple subjects | Initial | Full | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Undergraduate: Single subjects | Initial | Full | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Special Education: Generalist | Initial | Full | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Masters in the Art of Teaching: Single subjects | Initial | Full | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Reading Interventionist: Added Endorsement | Add-on | Full | Not Applicable | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | Not Applicable |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Add-on | Full | Not Applicable | Fall 2021 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | Not Applicable |
Program Modifications
| New Endorsements | Type | State Approval Status | Approved by TSPC Beginning | Accreditation Period | Year of Next Review TSPC | Year of Next Review CAEP |
| Undergraduate Multiple Subjects plus SPED Generalist | Initial | Full | Winter 2023 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Undergraduate Drama | Initial | Full | Winter 2023 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| Undergraduate Music | Initial | Full | Winter 2023 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
| New Programs | Type | State Approval Status | Approved by TSPC Beginning | Accreditation Period | Year of Next Review TSPC | Year of Next Review CAEP |
| Undergraduate Special Education: EIECSE | Initial | Full | Winter 2023 | 7 year cycle | 2028 | 2029 |
Measures
Measure 1: Completer Impact & Effectiveness
Oregon is considered a “no-data state” regarding access to K-12 student learning outcomes in that there is no system for accessing student learning outcomes and linking performance to individual teachers. As a work-around seeking to meet the expectations of CAEP, Western Oregon University worked with a third-party vendor who aggregates district data for a significant percentage of school districts in the state. Alumni from Western Oregon University hired in the 2nd largest district in Oregon were identified by the district partner and then the third-party vendor identified the ability for these alumni to facilitate passing statewide achievement test scores for children in their classrooms. Alumni data was compared against all other teachers in the partner school district. Analyses of K-12 student performance was examined for both the statewide mathematics test and the English/language arts test. Analyses were completed for alumni teaching in both elementary settings and middle level settings.
Changes to the data collection include additional student and school level factors to improve controls in the investigation. Additionally, interim, assessments are also being considered (e.g. district-level reading and math measures, student attitude measures, etc.).
Measure 1.A:
Impact of WOU Teacher Education Program
Measure 1.B:
Measure 2: Employer Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction is collected using the OACTE Employer Satisfaction Survey described in Measure 2. As of 2020-21, a new third-party survey administrator is transitioning to oversee the survey. As a result, WOU is administering a one-year gap survey to address the collection of measure 3.
Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Completion
Once the candidate uploads a completed application, the clinical staff uses the Program Completion Request (PCR) form to verify the following documents are accounted for:
- All tests relevant to license and endorsement are in good standing (scores above 220, or has completed and verified the Multiple Measures (option 4) pathway)
- Four observations are accounted for from the classroom teacher and the supervisor
- A verification of “Degree Awarded” if applicable
- Passing scores at or above the minimum level of proficiency for the clinical evaluation rubric (all 2’s on the consensus summative form; scale is 0-3)
- edTPA (Elementary, Multiple Subjects-42; Single subjects and SPED-35, World Languages-27)
- Proficiency (all 1’s or above) on the clinical disposition rubric (scale 0-3) in student teaching
Additionally, the edTPA, clinical rubric, and disposition rubric represent key sources of evidence aligned to InTASC standards, candidate dispositions, and positive impact on K-12 learners.
Measure 4: Ability of Completers To Be Hired
In Oregon, all program completers must pass all the criteria for state-licensure recommendations. Thus, Oregon is a 100% completer state. Of additional note, completers in Oregon may follow a “multiple measures” pathway for content tests. Each candidate that does so is evaluated using a state-approved framework and is identified in the state annual program report submitted to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
OACTE Technical Manuals
Previous Year Data
2019 – 2020
2017 – 2018
- Candidate impact on P-12 student learning
- Indicators of teaching effectiveness
- Employer satisfaction
- Satisfaction of completers
- Graduation rates
- Ability of completers to meet state licensing requirements
- Ability of completers to be hired in educator positions in which they have completed preparation
- Student loan default rates
- Initial licensure completer GPA
