Ohio Association for Private Colleges of Teacher Education
:: Home
News & Information
- ODE Updates will be integrated into this website - here is the first one: Office of Educator Preparation (OEP) Update (click on tan words)
- The OAPCTE Website is now being updated - if you have information, updates, or documents relevant to this site, please forward aything to BOB THOMAS. Please be patient with us during this period of transition and modernization.
- NCATE Evidence Room Resources are now available in the new Accreditation Resources section
- The 2007-08 Executive Meeting schedule is now available
Overview
The Ohio Association of Private Colleges for Teacher Education (OAPCTE) is comprised of 37 member private institutions. Membership is open to any non-tax-supported college or university in Ohio which offers one or more state approved teacher licensure program at the graduate or undergraduate level.
The organization was formed in the early 1970's in order to promote cooperation among private institutions of higher education in the enterprise of preparing teachers and to give private institutions more visibility and a greater voice at the state level in matters concerning teacher education.
Governance
OAPCTE is governed by an executive committee which answers to semi annual meetings of the general membership. The executive committee responds to concerns addressed by member institutions, remains alert to matters concerning teacher education at the state and national level, and takes positions on these matters when warranted in order to represent the interests of private institutions.
Meetings
Meetings generally are held the second Friday of the month at the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Polaris Campus at 2000 Polaris Parkway from 9:30-12:00. Meetings are open to any interested participants from member institutions whether or not they are voting members of the executive committee. Meetings include reports from the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents as well as timely updates on current legislation and recent State Board of Education actions.