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Leeward CC Teacher Education Programs Lead The Nation
Leeward Community Col- lege has much to celebrate. It’s the first community col- lege in the United States to earn a full seven-year ac- creditation from the Associ- ation for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. The recognition is for two credentials in the college’s teacher education program: the Alternative Certification for Career and Technical Education and the Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education.
to recognize those programs’ ongoing work to improve access to teaching for under- represented students from local communities,” states AAQEP president and CEO Mark LaCelle-Peterson.
to access education, and our communities can rest as- sured that the value of our teacher education program is second to none.”
The AAQEP Accredita- tion Commission issued the decision on April 30.
“Our educational pro- grams have been designed to meet local needs, and are key to the continued growth and future of Hawai‘i,” states chancellor Carlos Peñaloza. “This accreditation clearly indicates our commitment
“Our commitment to working with school lead- ers, and engaging with the local community is reflected in this positive assessment of our academic programs,” Ichida adds.
“AAQEP is delighted to acknowledge Leeward’s programsasthefirstcommu- nity college-based programs to achieve accreditation, and
Full accreditation also as- sists Leeward CC in reach- ing an important need for qualified special education teachers in Hawai‘i.
Graduates from nationally accredited Leeward’s Nānākuli Educational Assistant to Teacher Pilot Program are all smiles.
PHOTO COURTESY LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The accreditation com- mission concluded that Lee- ward CC is adaptable and will engage with stakehold- ers and partners to beef up the P–20 education system, while keeping its commit- ment to serving the Native Hawaiian community.
Career and technical li- censure program coordina- tor Brian Ichida emphasizes that working with commu- nity educators and partners is critical to the program’s success.
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