Over the five-year period, PQE has helped move one of the teacher preparation institutions from being on oversight review status by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC)—fewer than 70 percent passing the state license examination—to 82 to 85 percent of students passing. Others have reported that the introduction of wireless computing by PQE has enabled a seamless integration of technology into teaching and teacher preparation. Critical Friends Group protocols, adapted to the specific needs of PQE partners, are now used at school sites and universities.
Teacher preparation programs have been restructured. An alternative teacher certification program was created borrowing heavily from the goals and objectives of PQE. Hiring teachers from PQE programs has saved recruiting and training costs for the districts. A mentor program was created for school and university faculty who supervise prospective teachers. No such program existed before PQE. Most importantly, university and school faculty report that they are working as a team to prepare teachers to teach in the public schools.
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