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Butler University’s College of Education Earns CAEP Accreditation
know when they’ll be able to go back to school, parents and teachers can create predictable schedules for things like meals and play time. Desautels also suggests setting up at-home “amygdala first aid stations”—designated areas where children can go to relax.
2. ISOLATION: Desautels says building connections with students should always be a priority for teachers, but now more than ever, maintaining those relationships is key. When you can’t see kids in person each day, this means being extra intentional. “If you can,” she says, “reach out with a phone call or text. Remind students you are only a keyboard away if they need you. You could also use this time to write a letter of gratitude to each student, sharing a memory of them you will always cherish. Focus on connection: Academics should come second during this time.”
3. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESTRAINT: Look for opportunities to get moving and stay active. “I’m also encouraging teachers and parents to give kids a lot of choice, grace, and emotional wiggle room at this time,” Desautels says. “Give them some space. Let them feel safe with you.” The Butler University College of Education has met rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. CAEP came to campus for a Site Visit in November 2019, where they met with faculty, staff, University and College of Education stakeholders, as well as community and school partners. Prior to their arrival, the site team had thoroughly reviewed the Self Study submitted by the College in February 2019. This study included an in
And just as parents and teachers try to ease their children’s anxiety, Desautels emphasizes the need to care for their own minds, as well.
“It takes a calm brain to calm another brain,” she says. “The good news is that our brains are built for resiliency. They are built to repair and to heal. They are constantly trying to find that balanced place where we can think
clearly, pay attention, and focus.” depth review of College’s practices as aligned to the CAEP Standards. The Butler University College of Education was granted accreditation as of June 2020 for seven (7) years. The College of Education faculty contributed to the success of the accreditation process by writing the report. The effort was led by Dr. Deb Lecklider MS ’87, CAEP Coordinator and co-coordinated by Mrs. Karen Farrell MS ’91, Data Management and Accreditation Administrator. College of Education staff members Cindy Smith, Kelley Hahn, and Chasadee Minton were responsible for the logistics of a seamless experience for our CAEP Site Visit team including a Stakeholder Forum.
For more information on our CAEP accreditation, please visit: https://www.butler.edu/coe/national-accreditation
