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National Recognition.

The status granted specific educator preparation programs that meet the standards of a specialized professional association (SPA) that is a member of CAEP.

Norm-referenced.

Testing or assessment in which candidate performance is judged in relation to the performance of a larger group of candidates, not measured against a pre-established standard. See criterion-referenced (adapted from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges glossary).