The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE),[9] and each of its constituent programs is recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education and its corresponding specialized professional association (SPA).[10] The Spadoni College of Education is home to several research and outreach endeavors, including the Biddle Center for Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement; the Chanticleer Center for Literacy Education; The Early Childhood Development and Literacy Center; and The Georgetown Education Residence program.