Published Jan. 29, 2020
The National Council on Teacher Quality released its new scores for the 2020 Teacher
Prep Review, specifically on the preparation programs provide to elementary teacher
candidates in how to teach children to read.
The University of Louisiana Monroe received an A grade for its Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education (grades 1-5).
“Our ULM School of Education is thrilled to be recognized for the strong preparation
in reading instruction that our program provides to our teacher candidates,” stated
director of the School of Education Myra Lovett, Ed.D., “We are proud of our faculty
and staff who work tirelessly to ensure the excellence of our programs as we prepare
candidates to become teachers and appreciate the recognition given by NCTQ.”
This grade is only given to about a quarter of programs nationwide.
University of Louisiana Monroe’s Elementary Education program was credited with providing
a combination of the following criteria:
- Explicit instruction on each of the five components of reading instruction;
- Support for instruction with high-quality textbooks that accurately detail established
principles of scientifically-based reading practices; and,
- Evidence that teacher candidates must demonstrate mastery through in-class assignments,
tests, and fieldwork.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz, Ed.D., stated, “I congratulate the
School of Education and the College of Arts, Education, Sciences for achieving this
recognition. It is no easy task to reach the standards defined by NCTQ, and our faculty
and staff in the School of Education have tailored the education programs at ULM to
guarantee our graduates enter the teaching field prepared. They have done an excellent
job.”
ULM is one of only nine education programs in the state of Louisiana to receive an
A grade.
Other news from the ULM School of Education:
ULM first in state to offer Pre-Educator Pathway to high school students
School of Education partnering with area school districts to encourage next generation
of teachers
