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Overview; (II) The California Teaching Performance Assessment 2025

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The document outlines the requirements and framework for the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CA TPA) as mandated by Senate Bill 2042 and SB 1209. It provides an overview of the assessment model, quality standards for teacher preparation programs, and a request for proposals for a validity study of the CA TPA. The document emphasizes the need for all teacher candidates to demonstrate mastery of teaching performance expectations through a structured assessment process starting July 1, 2008, aiming to ensure high-quality educator preparation in California.

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Are they going to get rid of CalTPA?

Senate Bill 1263, sponsored by the California Teachers Association, will now move to the Senate Appropriations Committee. If ultimately approved by the Legislature, it will do away with the California Teaching Performance Assessment, known as the CalTPA.

What is the California teaching performance assessment?

These assessments are designed to make sure all graduates have the essential teaching skills needed to be successful in the classroom and in working with Californias K-12 students.

Is there an alternative to the CalTPA?

Each of the three approved teaching performance assessment models, CalTPA, edTPA, and FAST requires a candidate to complete defined performance tasks relating to subject-specific pedagogy, designing and implementing instruction and student assessment, video-recording teaching, and reflecting on practice.

What is the passing score for the CalTPA?

Minimum Passing Standard CalTPA For Cycle 1, which includes 8 rubrics, a final cut score of 19 points with one score of 1 allowed.

What are the steps for CalTPA cycle 2?

Instructional Cycle 2 includes four specific steps to be completed in order: plan, teach and assess, reflect, then apply. ❖ Step 1: Plan.

What percent of people pass the CalTPA?

As shown in Table 1, 77% of the preservice candidates who took the CalTPA or edTPA in 202122 or 202223 passed on their first try, and 92% of these candidates passed across all of their TPA attempts.

What happens if you dont pass CalTPA?

If you dont pass a CalTPA cycle, you can re-submit that cycle, making targeted revisions based on the feedback you receive from your rubric scores. The CalTPA co-coordinators also provide guidance and support for candidates who do not pass a cycle.

Do I have to take the CalTPA?

The Teaching Performance Assessment is a state-mandated assessment required for all candidates for a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential.

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