Commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement
The Graduate College of Education participates in a comprehensive accreditation and assessment process designed to support excellence in educator preparation. Accreditation ensures that credential programs align with California standards and prepare candidates for successful careers in schools and educational organizations.
The College maintains ongoing evaluation practices through:
- Candidate performance assessments
- Program effectiveness reviews
- Employer and completer surveys
- Data-informed improvement cycles
- Annual program assessment reporting
- Stakeholder engagement and feedback
The GCOE Assessment and Accreditation Office supports this work through the Data Kitchen, a centralized system for program assessment and institutional data analysis.

