NCATE Unit Standards

Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework(s) establishes the shared vision for a unit's efforts in preparing educators to work effectively in P-12 schools.  It provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service, and unit accountability.  The conceptual framework(s) is knowledge-based, articulated, shared, coherent, consistent with the unit and/or institutional mission, and continuously evaluated.

• Conceptual Framework Alignments
• Conceptual Framework History
• Conceptual Framework Indicators (pdf format)
• Conceptual Framework Literature Review
• Conceptual Framework Overview
• Conceptual Framework References
• Conceptual Framework Summary
• Conceptual Framework Program Matrices
• Conceptual Framework Models