The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is a national accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. NCATE determines which schools, colleges, and departments of education meet rigorous national standards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the classroom

NCATE‘s performance-based standards have been a resource and a guide as Ohio focuses on the skills and abilities that teachers need in order to ensure that all our students receive a quality education