Standard 1: Completer Foundational Knowledge and Skills (2025 Standards)

The Four AAQEP Standards

Standard 1 and its seven aspects read as follows.*

Program completers have the foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to the credential or degree earned and are able to effectively support student learning and development through their professional practice. Completers are able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills required for effective practice in their anticipated professional role
  2. Apply knowledge of learning science and learning theories to meet individual and group learning needs through developmentally appropriate practices
  3. Utilize knowledge of the diverse and intersecting aspects of human identity to support learner growth and development
  4. Facilitate and support language development, language acquisition, and literacy development for all learners
  5. Provide appropriate, evidence-based support to students with exceptionalities, in alignment with federal and state legal requirements
  6. Select and employ current educational technology tools and systems to support learning
  7. Support the cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development of learners

Evidence for Standards 1 and 2 must include multiple measures from multiple perspectives, including the perspectives of program faculty, P-12 partners, program completers, and completers’ employers. In addition, available third-party data such as licensure and certification examination results and data gathered by states must be reported. Direct performance evidence is also required, as appropriate to the credential or role. Evidence of candidate as well as completer performance may be used. See the Guide to AAQEP Accreditation for details.

* Refer to the full 2025 expectations framework for descriptors that clarify differentiated application of these aspects to different types of programs. In keeping with Aspect 4g, AAQEP recognizes that providers will address each aspect using terms and definitions that are consistent with the state standards and legal requirements that apply to their work.
 

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