The preparation of effective teachers for Texas public schools is of paramount importance in assuring sound economic footing and an enhanced quality of life for all Texans. To this end, university-based teacher preparation is of great public significance in the state, worthy of careful attention, and an important subject of continuous quality improvement.
The Performance Analysis for Colleges of Education (PACE) is a series of reports using a common data platform that can assist in establishing a school-centered planning focus. This year marks CREATE’s 10th year to produce the PACE reports for its 58 consortium members. By centering on public schools, PACE presents a useful reporting system for universities and their Colleges of Education to support teacher education leaders in assessing school district needs, targeting refinements in their preparation programs, and evaluating organizational effects over time.
The Center for Research, Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education (CREATE) is a research and development consortium of 58 universities within The University of Houston System, The Texas A&M University System, The Texas State University System, and The University of Texas System, as well as other public and private institutions across the State. CREATE’s primary stakeholders are the 5 million children who attend Texas public schools. We offer valuable evidence-based resources to university-based teacher preparation programs and public school districts. We actively promote, sponsor, and disseminate quality research on educator preparation, educator retention and K-12 student achievement. Our priorities are focused on research with the greatest potential to make a difference to educator preparation practice and ultimately, student outcomes.