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State board grants full approval to Simpson College educator preparation program
Summary
After a multi‑year review and site visit, the State Board granted Simpson College full approval of its teacher preparation program and required a one‑year follow‑up and the next review in 2031–32.
The State Board of Education voted to grant full approval to Simpson College’s teacher preparation program on June 17 after a multiyear review process that included a desk review, site visit, surveys and interviews.
The department’s educator quality team recommended full approval while noting a set of improvements and follow‑up items. The college will submit a one‑year follow‑up report and must address outstanding recommendations in its annual reports.
Why this matters: State approval authorizes Simpson College to continue recommending candidates for Iowa teacher licenses and confirms the program meets state standards for governance, faculty qualifications, assessment, clinical practice and candidate support.
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