As a prospective teacher, I want to understand how NCTQ evaluates teacher preparation programs and where I can find information about specific programs. Navigate to the 'Teacher Prep Ratings' section and identify the key criteria NCTQ uses to rate programs. Then, find out how many programs received an 'A' or 'A+' rating for 'Early Reading' in the most recent year available. Finally, determine if there's a way to search for programs by state or institution.
Navigate to 'nctq.org'. Click on the 'Research & Insights' link in the main navigation. Click on the 'Teacher Prep Ratings' link. Identify and list the key criteria or standards NCTQ uses to rate teacher preparation programs (e.g., Early Reading, Elementary Mathematics, etc.). Locate the section or data that indicates the number of programs receiving an 'A' or 'A+' rating specifically for 'Early Reading' in the most recent year. Determine if there is a search function or filter option to find programs by state or institution. Synthesize the findings to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Teacher Prep Ratings' page. The agent identifies and lists at least three key rating criteria, such as 'Early Reading', 'Elementary Mathematics', 'Classroom Management', 'Differentiated Instruction', 'Multiple Measures of Effectiveness', and 'Selection Criteria'. The agent states the number of programs that received an 'A' or 'A+' rating for 'Early Reading' in the most recent year available (e.g., '146 programs received an A or A+ in Early Reading in 2023'). The agent confirms whether there is a search or filter option to find programs by state or institution, and if so, describes how it works.