Baker University’s School of Education has received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

NCATE-accredited schools must meet standards set by the profession and members of the public. To receive accreditation, a school must train teachers with in-depth knowledge of their subjects and skills necessary to convey it to students, among other benchmarks.

NCATE accreditation standards incorporate the model state licensing principles developed by a task force of the Council of Chief State School Officers.

“Approval by NCATE, the national accrediting body, is the gold standard that teacher education programs work toward,” said Peggy Harris, dean of Baker’s education school, in a prepared statement. “We are proud that our program met this standard.”