We assess the quality of our programs annually through a systematic analysis of how the learning opportunities we provide support and sustain teacher candidate performance. Our assessment process is one of continuous improvement as we regularly revise our programs based on what we find. Faculty are involved in making the necessary changes in our courses and programs and student voices are represented in the assessment process.
Pratt Institute’s Completers of Initial Preparation Programs:
2024-2025: available 2026
2023-2024: 17
2022-2023: 17
2021-2022: 20
2020-2021: 21
2019-2020: 26
2018–19: 24
2017–18: 12
Pratt Institute’s Pass Rates—Title II Summary Reports:
2024-2025: available 2026
2023-2024:100%
2022-2023:100%
2021-2022: 94%
2020-2021: 100%
2019-2020: 96%
2018-19: 94%
2017–18: 92%
NOTE: FOR CONFIDENTIALITY, TITLE II PASS RATES ARE OMITTED IF A TEACHER PREPARATION PROVIDER HAD FEWER THAN 10 TEST TAKERS. HERE, WE AGGREGATE ALL TESTS TAKEN BY COMPLETERS TO GIVE A MORE ACCURATE VIEW OF THE OVERALL QUALITY OF OUR TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
OUR GRADUATES ARE WELL-PREPARED TO TEACH
Our graduates report that they are well-prepared to work as art and design teachers. Upon completion of the program graduates say they were well-prepared to be caring professionals, to teach with sufficient pedagogical knowledge and instructional practice and to address issues of race, gender, ethnicity, culture, and disabilities. They also report having sufficient knowledge of students and student learning.
1st year teachers said:
“A core foundation I took from Pratt is the commitment to being a culturally responsive teacher. I design my lessons to reflect my students’ identities, interests, and lived experiences, ensuring that what we create in the classroom feels relevant, empowering, and meaningful.”
Reflection on the ADE program from a 1st year teacher (2024)
“A formative experience I value from Pratt was the diligence of written, detailed lesson plans accompanied by a project example. One compliment I have received in my teaching practice is how well Pratt prepared me to help students understand artmaking. I don’t think this would have been possible without critically thinking through and breaking down the materials, techniques, and skills required for each project.”
Reflection on the ADE program from a 1st year teacher (2024)
“The [Art and Design Education] program gave me a deep understanding of New York City’s schools, its students, and the power of reflection in my [teaching] practice.”
Reflection on the ADE program from a 1st year teacher (2024)
“I still create my own project examples before every unit. Tracing out the making and thinking processes behind each [project] allows me to design strong and supportive lessons.”
Reflection on the ADE program from a 1st year teacher (2024)
“[Student Teaching in the] Saturday Art School at Pratt gave me such a unique opportunity to reflect with my peers, lead with confidence, and develop my own voice as an educator.”
Reflection on the ADE program from a 1st year teacher (2024)
EMPLOYMENT MILESTONES
Not all ADE graduates choose to stay in New York City or teach in the public schools. However, the 2024-2025 graduates who sought employment in New York City schools are all currently teaching.