Measure 1

Completer Impact on P-12 Learning & Effectiveness (Initial)

At WKU we monitor the impact that our graduates (completers) have on the learning of their students in the classroom. This graph compares the average annual growth of students in classrooms taught by WKU completers as compared to those taught by non-WKU completers. The data are scores obtained from the Fastbridge Universal Screening tool utilized by the Warren County Public Schools.

WCPS Benchmark Data

Measure 3

Candidate Competency & Program Completion (Initial)

WKU uses three assessments to evaluate teacher candidates’ competency at completion of the program. 

PRAXIS Exam

The standardized assessment measures candidate content knowledge. This test is required for teacher certification in the state of Kentucky.

PRAXIS Exam Pass Rates

Teacher Work Sample

The Teacher Work Sample (TWS) is a performance-based assessment tool for teacher candidates to demonstrate their ability to plan, deliver, and assess a standards-based instructional sequence, analyze student learning, and reflect on teacher candidate’s instruction and student learning to improve teaching practice.These data are collected during the candidates’ student teaching experience.

Teacher Work Sample

Measure 2

Satisfaction of Employers & Stakeholder Involvement (Initial)

Several EPPs collaborated to disseminate an employer satisfaction survey to principals across the state of Kentucky in spring 2023. The data presented on the graph compares the ratings of WKU completers with state averages of satisfaction for all completers. Overall ratings and elementary program ratings are presented in the graph.  

Employer Satisfaction

WKU Initial Completers Employer Satisfaction 2021-2022 Completers

WKU Elementary Completers Employer Satisfaction 2021-2022 Completers

Stakeholder Involvement

The Education Advisory Board meets throughout the year to provide input into all the education programs at WKU. The board is comprised of principals, superintendents, teachers, partners, alumni, and community members.  

Education Advisory Board 2023-2024

Measure 4

Ability of Completers to be Hired (Initia)

Completer Data from the KYSTATS Teacher Preparation Feedback Report

Title II Higher Education Act 

“The U.S. Department of Education, state education agencies, teacher preparation providers, local education agencies, national organizations, researchers, journalists, and others have requested Title II data for various purposes. As the only comprehensive national data collection on teacher preparation and credentialing, Title II data provides important data on the teacher workforce.”

Western Kentucky University Overall Program Completers