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All report forms are available in Adobe PDF format. NCATE is no longer able to provide MS Word versions of the report forms. Note that NCATE will create program report shells in AIMS up to a year prior to report submission so that faculty can work on the report on line.

See also: New Options for Program Review

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All Program Standards are in MS Word format.

All Program Report Forms are in Adobe PDF format.

All Program Report Instructions are in MS Word format.

Early Childhood Education (Initial Preparation)
SPA	National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Resources and Links	NAEYC Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of NAEYC Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2012. NCATE approved a new set of NAEYC standards in 2010. Programs can use either the 2001 or the 2010 standards through Spring 2012. Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Programs that meet the criteria for a blended early childhood general and special education program should submit a blended report form that includes responses to both the NAEYC and CEC standards. Information about the criteria for blended programs is available on the NAEYC Website. Option A Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2010 Standards) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Early Childhood Education (Advanced Preparation)
SPA	National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Resources and Links	NAEYC Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of NAEYC Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through 2010. NCATE approved a new set of NAEYC standards in 2010. Programs can use either the 2001 or the 2010 standards through Spring 2012. Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2010 Standards) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Early Childhood Education (Blended NAEYC/CEC)
SPA	National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) / Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Resources and Links	NAEYC Website CEC Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of NAEYC Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2012. NCATE approved a new set of NAEYC standards in 2010. Programs can use either the 2001 or the 2010 standards through Spring 2012. Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards. The 2001 edition of CEC Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through 2011. CEC is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2011. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2013. Beginning in Fall 2013, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards. Please contact NCATE program review staff to determine which sets of standards could be used for submitting a blended program prior to Fall 2013.
Reports Form(s)	Option A (NAEYC 2010/ CEC 2001) Option A (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001) Option B (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001) Option C (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (NAEYC 2010/ CEC 2001) Option A Instructions (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001) Option B Instructions (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001) Option C Instructions (NAEYC 2001/ CEC 2001)

Educational Communications and Technology
SPA	Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) NOTE: In March 2011, AECT notified NCATE that it would withdraw as an NCATE SPA effective June 30, 2011. NCATE will not accept new program reports for AECT starting in Fall 2011. All programs currently in process will be given the opportunity to resubmit if they choose to do so.
Resources and Links	AECT Website
Standards	The 2000 edition of AECT Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through 2011.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (Master's Level)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (Master's Level)

Educational Communications and Technology (Initial & Advanced Preparation)
SPA	International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Resources and Links	ISTE Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of ISTE Standards for Technology Facilitation and Leadership are applicable to program reports submitted through 2012. NCATE approved a new set of ISTE standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs must use the 2012 edition of ISTE Standards for Technology Coach and Director. The 2002 edition of ISTE Standards for Computer Science Education are applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2013. ISTE submitted new standards to NCATE in Fall 2012 and is working on final revisions to the new standards based on feedback from the NCATE Specialty Areas Studies Board (SASB). It is anticipated that ISTE will submit revisions for final approval in Spring 2013. After the new standards and forms are posted, programs can use either set of standards for the following three review cycles after which program must use the new standards.
Reports Form(s)	Secondary Computer Science Education (CS) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form Technology Facilitation Endorsement/Coach (TF) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form Option A Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Technology Leadership/Directors (TL) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form Option A Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2012 Standards)
Instructions	Secondary Computer Science Education (CS) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions Technology Facilitation Endorsement/Coach (TF) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions Option A Program Report Instructions (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Instructions (2012 Standards) Technology Leadership/Directors (TL) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions Option A Program Report Instructions (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Instructions (2012 Standards)

Educational Leadership
SPA	Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC)
Resources and Links	ELCC Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of ELCC Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Fall 2012. NCATE approved a new set of ELCC standards in Spring 2011. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2012. Beginning in Spring 2013, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards. 2011 ELCC Building Level Standards (Adobe PD) 2011 ELCC Building Level Standards (Quick Guide) (Adobe PDF) 2011 ELCC District Level Standards (Adobe PDF) 2011 ELCC District Level Standards (Quick Guide) (Adobe PDF)
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (Building Level) Option A Program Report Form (District Level) Option B Program Report Form (Building Level) Option B Program Report Form (District Level) Option C Program Report Form (Building Level) Option C Program Report Form (District Level) Option A Program Report Form 2011 (Building Level) Option A Program Report Form 2011 (District Level) Option B Program Report Form 2011 (Building Level) Option B Program Report Form 2011 (District Level)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (Building Level) Option A Instructions (District Level) Option B Instructions (Building Level) Option B Instructions (District Level) Option C Instructions (Building Level) Option C Instructions (District Level)

Elementary Education
SPA	Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Resources and Links	ACEI Website
Standards	The 2007 edition of ACEI Standards is applicable to programs reports submitted through 2013. ACEI is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2013. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2015. Beginning in Fall 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

English as a Second Language (ESL)
SPA	Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Resources and Links	TESOL Website
Standards	NCATE approved a new set of TESOL standards in 2009. All programs must now use these standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2009 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2009 Standards)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2009 Standards) Option B Instructions (2009 Standards)

English Language Arts Education
SPA	National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Resources and Links	NCTE Website
Standards	The 2003 edition of NCTE Standards is applicable to programs reports submitted through 2012. NCATE approved a new set of NCTE standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new 2012 NCTE standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form Option A Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2012 Standards)
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions Option A Instructions (2012 Standards) Option B Instructions (2012 Standards)

Environmental Education
SPA	North American Association for Environmental Education
Resources and Links	NAAEE Website
Standards	NAAEE Standards. NAAEE is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2014. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2016. Beginning in Fall 2016, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Foreign Languages Education
SPA	American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Resources and Links	ACTFL Website
Standards	The 2002 edition of ACTFL Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through 2013. ACTFL is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2013. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2015. Beginning in Fall 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards. ACTFL is in the process of seeking public comment on the draft of the revised standards. To provide comments please use the following link: http://www.actfl.org/2013-program-standards-the-preparation-foreign-language-teachers. The comment period ends 6/1/13. Contact Judith Shrum with any questions (jshrum@actfl.org).
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Gifted Education
SPA	National Association of Gifted Children / Council for Exceptional Children (NAGC/CEC)
Resources and Links	NAGC Website CEC Website
Standards	NAGC-CEC Teacher Knowledge and Skill Standards for Gifted and Talented Education is applicable through 2013. NAGC is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2013. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2015. Beginning in Fall 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards. NAGC is in the process of seeking public comment on the draft of the revised standards. To provide comments please use the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BNR65DQ. The comment period ends 6/4/13. Contact Jane Clarenback with any questions (janec@nagc.org, 202-785-4268).
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Health Education
SPA	American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) / American Association for Health Education (AAHE)
Resources and Links	AAHPERD Website
Standards	NCATE approved a new set of AAHE standards in 2008. All programs must now use these standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2008 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2008 Standards)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2008 Standards) Option B Instructions (2008 Standards)

Initial Licensure/Post Baccalaureate
SPA	Initial Licensure/Post Baccalaureate (IL/PB)
Resources and Links	IL/PB Guidelines
Standards	Many secondary post-baccalaureate programs have been developed for candidates who enter the program already having been prepared in the content area; typically candidates enter the program with an undergraduate major in the field. A new process has been created for institutions that are submitting program reports in five different content areas--English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Foreign Languages.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions

Mathematics Education
SPA	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Resources and Links	NCTM Website
Standards	The 2003 edition of NCTM Standards (Secondary, Middle Level, Elementary) is applicable to program reports submitted through 2012. NCATE approved a new set of NCTM standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new 2012 (Secondary, Middle Level, Elementary) set of standards. The content addenda for each level can be found at: NCTM/NCATE Content for Secondary NCTM/NCATE Content for Middle Grades NCTM/NCATE Content for Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (Secondary) Option A Program Report Form (Middle Level) Option A Program Report Form (Elementary) Option B Program Report Form (Secondary) Option B Program Report Form (Middle Level) Option B Program Report Form (Elementary) Option C Program Report Form (Secondary) Option C Program Report Form (Middle Level) Option C Program Report Form (Elementary) Option A Program Report Form (Elementary Specialist) (2012) Option A Program Report Form (Middle Level) (2012) Option A Program Report Form (Secondary) (2012) Option B Program Report Form (Elementary Specialist) (2012) Option B Program Report Form (Middle Level) (2012) Option B Program Report Form (Secondary) (2012)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (Secondary) Option A Instructions (Middle Level) Option A Instructions (Elementary) Option B Instructions (Secondary) Option B Instructions (Middle Level) Option B Instructions (Elementary) Option C Instructions (Secondary) Option C Instructions (Middle Level) Option C Instructions (Elementary) Option A Instructions (Elementary Specialist) (2012) Option A Instructions (Middle Level) (2012) Option A Instructions (Secondary) (2012) Option B Instructions (Elementary Specialist) (2012) Option B Instructions (Middle Level) (2012) Option B Instructions (Secondary) (2012)

Middle Level Education
SPA	Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) formerly National Middle School Association (NMSA)
Resources and Links	AMLE Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of AMLE Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through 2012. NCATE approved the AMLE Standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either the 2001 or the 2012 standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the 2012 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Initial Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form Option A Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Master's Option A Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Initial Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions Option A Instructions (2012 Standards) Option B Instructions (2012 Standards) Master's Option A Instructions Option C Instructions

Physical Education (Initial)
SPA	American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) / National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
Resources and Links	AAHPERD Website
Standards	NCATE approved a new set of NASPE standards in 2008. All programs must now use these standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (Initial) Option B Program Report Form (Initial) Option C Program Report Form (Initial)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (Initial) Option B Instructions (Initial) Option C Instructions (Initial)

Reading Education
SPA	International Reading Association (IRA)
Resources and Links	All institution program coordinators should obtain a copy of Standards of Reading Professionals (see IRA Website for ordering information)
Standards	The 2003 edition of IRA Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2012. NCATE approved a new set of IRA standards in 2010. Programs can use either the 2003 or the 2010 standards through Spring 2012. Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2010 Standards) Option B Instructions (2010 Standards) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

School Library/Media Specialist
SPA	American Library Association (ALA) / American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Resources and Links	ALA Website
Standards	The 2002 edition of ALA/AASL Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 20120. NCATE approved a new set of ALA/AASL standards in 2010. Programs can use either the 2002 standards or the 2010 standards through Spring 2012. Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2010 Standards) Option B Instructions (2010 Standards) Option A Instructions Option C Instructions

School Psychology
SPA	National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Resources and Links	NASP Website
Standards	The 2000 edition of NASP Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Fall 2012. NCATE approved the 2010 NASP Standards in 2012. Programs can use either the 2000 or the 2010 standards through Spring 2014. Beginning in Fall 2014, programs submitting reports must use the 2010 standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2010 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2010 Standards) Option B Instructions (2010 Standards) Option A Instructions Option B Instruction Option C Instructions

Science Education
SPA	National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Resources and Links	NSTA Website
Standards	The 2004 edition of NSTA Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Fall 2012. NCATE approved the 2012 NSTA Standards in 2012. Programs can use either the 2004 or the 2012 standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the 2012 standards. NSTA Content Analysis Form
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (2012 Standards) Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions (2012 Standards) Option B Instructions (2012 Standards) Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Social Studies Education
SPA	National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Resources and Links	NCSS Website
Standards	The 2004 NCSS Standards are applicable to program reports submitted through 2014. NCSS is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2014. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2016. Beginning in Fall 2016, programs submitting reports must use the new set of standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions

Special Education
SPA	Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Resources and Links	CEC Website
Standards	The 2001 edition of CEC Initial Standards is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2013. NCATE approved a new set of CEC standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new 2012 set of standards. CEC currently reviews the following advanced programs: Special Education Administration, Educational Diagnostician, Transition Specialist, Technology Specialist. The 2008 edition of the CEC Advanced Standards (MS Word) is applicable to program reports submitted through Spring 2013. NCATE approved a new set of CEC standards in Fall 2012. Programs can use either set of standards through Fall 2014. Beginning in Spring 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new 2012 set of standards.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form (Initial) Option A Program Report Form (Advanced) Option B Program Report Form (Initial) Option B Program Report Form (Advanced) Option C Program Report Form (Initial) Option C Program Report Form (Advanced) Option A Program Report Form (Initial) (2012 Standards) Option A Program Report Form (Advanced) (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (Initial) (2012 Standards) Option B Program Report Form (Advanced) (2012 Standards)
Instructions	Option A Instructions (Initial) Option A Instructions (Advanced) Option B Instructions (Initial) Option B Instructions (Advanced) Option C Instructions (Initial) Option C Instructions (Advanced)

Technology and Engineering Education
SPA	International Technology and Engineering Educators Association / Council on Technology Teacher Education (ITEEA/CTTE)
Resources and Links	ITEEA/CTTE Website
Standards	The 2003 edition of ITEA/CTTE Standards is applicable to fall 2004 reports, and through 2011. NOTE: ITEEA/CTTE notified NCATE that it would withdraw as an NCATE SPA. NCATE will not accept new program reports for ITEEA/CTTE starting in Spring 2012. All programs currently in process will be given the opportunity to resubmit if they choose to do so.
Reports Form(s)	Option A Program Report Form Option B Program Report Form Option C Program Report Form
Instructions	Option A Instructions Option B Instructions Option C Instructions