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edTPA

edTPA

The edTPA is a performance-based assessment teacher candidates complete during their student teaching, which was designed by the Stanford Center for Learning and Assessment Equity (SCALE) and is currently being used in 35 states, as well as the District of Columbia as a summative assessment of teacher preparation. 

Task One: Planning and Academic Language Planning consists of building content understanding, supporting learning needs, using knowledge of students, and assessments to monitor student learning. Learn more
Task Two: Instruction Instruction consists of the learning environment, engagement in learning, deepening thinking, and subject-specific pedagogy. There are two parts to task 2 - video recording your lessons and then your written commentary reflection. Learn more
Task Three: Assessment The Assessment Task consists of an analysis of student learning, providing feedback, and supporting student use of feedback. You will choose ONE assessment from your learning segment to analyze closely in a written commentary, provide samples of student work, and provide evidence of feedback for three focus students Learn more
edTPA Handbook
edTPA Submission and Passing Scores
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Each content area has its own handbook that includes details and guidance about meeting your specific certification requirements. You will have access to your content area handbook through your Pearson Portfolio. 

All candidates should review the Making Good Choices guide (a summary support guide for candidates in all content areas and Special Education) to help complete your edTPA. 


An overview of required documentation is provided below.  More detailed information about the file types, number of files, and labeling can be found in the Evidence Chart, located before the Glossary at the back of each edTPA handbook.

Submission Resources

Passing Total Rubric Scores  

Passing Scores for edTPA
13 Rubrics 34
15 Rubrics 38
18 Rubrics 45

If your submission does not meet the requirements, a condition code may be applied during the scoring process instead of a numerical score for one or more rubrics. If your portfolio contains a condition code or did not meet the passing score level, you can resubmit one or more tasks for a retake.

 

edTPA Student Support Sessions for WCE Interns

Student Support Sessions

All meetings will be held on Zoom during the specified times for your program. After the initial whole-group overview session, all sessions will be optional and are designed to supplement the edTPA Canvas Course. The submission day support will be in-person on campus. 

Questions?

Email the edTPA Support Team at edtpa@uncw.edu for any questions.