Keene State College’s educator preparation programs receive top accreditation

CONCORD, NH — Keene State College recently received accreditation for its educator preparation programs from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. 

Keene State College was one of four New England institutions to earn the accreditation achievement this fall, and the only school in New Hampshire. 

“This accreditation honors our roots as a teacher’s college and highlights our outstanding programs. Current students, faculty and staff as well as education alumni over the years should share in this pride,” said Melinda Treadwell, president of Keene State College. She described the CAEP accreditation as the “gold standard” for education programs. 

The CAEP Accreditation Council held its fall 2022 review in October, during which 55 providers were approved under the rigorous, nationally recognized CAEP Teacher Preparation Standards. This brings the total number of providers approved under the CAEP Accreditation Standards to 507.

“The New Hampshire Department of Education commends Keene State College for focusing on its educator prep programs and understanding the true value in supporting the state’s future educator workforce. Adequately preparing educators for the real-world classroom will help New Hampshire hire the most qualified educators entering the field,” said Stephen Appleby, director of NHED’s Division of Educator Support and Higher Education.