Inquiry Brief and Inquiry Brief Proposal

In the TEAC accreditation process, the program’s self-study document is either an Inquiry Brief (for those pursuing accreditation) or an Inquiry Brief Proposal (for those pursuing preaccreditation or new program accreditation). TEAC accredits a program on the basis of its evidence that it produces graduates who are competent, caring, and qualified educators, and that the program has the capacity to offer quality. The program presents this evidence in the Brief.

Overview of the Inquiry Brief and Inquiry Brief Proposal

What is a program?

Guidelines for producing the Inquiry Brief and Inquiry Brief Proposal

What are the differences between an Inquiry Brief and Inquiry Brief Proposal?

Content and required elements of the Inquiry Brief and Inquiry Brief Proposal

1. Where does writing the Brief fit into the TEAC process?

TEAC's accreditation process at a glance

2. Where can I see the Brief's seven sections on one page?

TEAC's Inquiry Brief at a glance (PDF)

3. How do we begin writing?

Attend an Inquiry Brief workshop
Recommended process for preparing the Brief
Recommended format for the Brief
Getting started and process for preparing the Brief (PDF)
Checklist for 7 steps to producing the Brief (PDF)

4. What do we submit once our Brief is drafted?

Program checklist: is the Brief complete and ready to submit?

5. What are the next steps after the Brief is declared auditable?

Quick tips for producing your Brief for final submission

Evaluation of the Brief

6. Where can we get formative evaluation PDF's?

Download TEAC PDF documents for assistance in preparing the Brief

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