Accreditation Decision Report - NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation - Truckee Meadows Community College

Sep 16, 2026

NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Accreditation Decision Report evaluates Truckee Meadows Community College’s associate degree programs in Early Childhood Education through site visit evidence conducted March 6–9, 2016. The decision of June 2016 confirms accreditation based on alignment of learning opportunities, key assessments, candidate performance data, and data-driven program improvement against accreditation standards and criteria. Strengths include well-aligned coursework, robust assessments with rubrics, continuous data review, qualified faculty support, and effective field experiences. Improvement areas emphasize refining assessments, resources for practicum options, advising capacity, stable funding, and degree marketing.

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Accreditation Decision Report

Institutional Details and Decision

Rationale, Accreditation Standards, and Indicators

Program Strengths and Supportive Skills

Program Improvement Areas

Accreditation Criteria and Program Feedback

Accreditation Decision Report This report presents the decision of the NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation. Institution Name: Truckee Meadows Community College State: NV Dates of Site Visit: March 6-9, 2016 Degree Program(s): A.A. Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Early Childhood Education, Preschool Emphasis A.A.S. Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler Emphasis A.A.S. Early Childhood Education, Administration of Early Care and Education Programs Date of Decision: June 2016 Decision: Accreditation Rationale for Findings: The NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation finds that learning opportunities are aligned with key elements of the standards. Collectively, key assessments are aligned with the cognitive demands and skill requirements of the key elements of the standards, and they describe program expectations for students’ growth and competence in relation to the standards across the four programs presented for review, including a new program receiving initial accreditation. For the three renewal programs, the program presented two applications of data related to the standards. The program has analyzed and is using student performance data related to the standards and has reflected on implications for teaching and learning, making program modifications to strengthen the programs based on the data. Annual Reporting Date: September 30 First Report Due: 2017 Accreditation Decision Report: The Accreditation Standards Nationally accredited programs must substantially meet the Accreditation Standards through evidence provided in the Self-Study Report and Peer Review Team site visit. The accreditation decision is based on evidence that the program meets the Accreditation Standards through four indicators: documented learning opportunities, key assessments, data on candidate performance on key assessments, and use of that data to improve the program in relation to the accreditation standards. (NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Handbook, p. 37, 60). Program Strengths in relation to Accreditation Standards and Supportive Skills The program offers well designed and varied learning opportunities aligned with the NAEYC standards and elements throughout the coursework. Key assessments include detailed student instructions and rubrics that are aligned with the NAEYC standards and elements. The program thoroughly analyzes and interprets data by standard, element, and supportive skills, and faculty presented multiple examples of appropriate use of data to inform program improvements to enhance student learning. The program is a model of using the data and other information to continuously revise and improve the students’ experiences and learning opportunities. Areas for Program Improvement in relation to Accreditation Standards and Supportive Skills The program is encouraged to continue to refine the key assessments and continue to use data to strengthen this already-strong program. Accreditation Decision Report: The Accreditation Criteria Learning opportunities and assessments are developed and implemented in unique programs that are responsive to particular students, faculty and communities. This unique program context is described through the twelve Accreditation Criteria. The rest of this report offers feedback on your program’s areas of strength and areas for improvement related to Accreditation Criteria. (NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Handbook, p. 27, 59). Program Strengths in relation to Accreditation Criteria The peer review team found and reported many strengths of this program, including: 􀁸 A wide variety of learning opportunities, in courses and field experiences, are available throughout the program to support learning and mastery of the NAEYC standards; 􀁸 The programs of study are sequential and offer many opportunities for student success; 􀁸 The four degree tracks and stackabl

FAQs

What decision did NAEYC make for the institution’s associate degree programs?

The NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation made an Accreditation decision in June 2016 for the reviewed programs based on evidence aligned to the standards and criteria.

On what evidence indicators is the accreditation decision based?

The report states the decision is based on four indicators: documented learning opportunities, key assessments, data on candidate performance on key assessments, and use of that data to improve the program in relation to the standards.

What are the main areas for program improvement identified by the peer review team?

The peer review team recommends refining key assessments, expanding resources for site visits for new off-campus practicum options, improving student advising and support for the coordinator, ensuring consistent funding for professional travel, and enhancing marketing to attract more students.

Sep 16, 2026

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