edTPA

edTPA is a pre-service assessment designed to document each teacher candidate’s readiness to teach their subject matter to all students. For more information, please visit the Pearson/edTPA Website

The edTPA portfolio consists of three tasks that are completed during the internship semester: 

• Task 1 - Planning: Plan a learning segment consisting of 3 - 5 lessons around a central topic. Analyze the lessons and reflect upon the planning process. 

• Task 2 - Instruction: Teach and video record two clips from the lessons from the learning segment. Analyze the lesson and reflect upon the teaching process. 

• Task 3 - Assessment:  Analyze student performance related to the learning segment. Design and implement a plan for students, including those with special needs. 

Detailed information and support for teacher interns will be provided during the internship semester. 

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All pre-service teacher candidates enrolled in UNCP education program must submit edTPA during the internship semester. 

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In addition to edTPA practice during program courses, candidates will be supported throughout the portfolio creation process during the internship semester. Candidates will attend Deep Dive Sessions provided by the edTPA Coordinator as well as weekly program-specific support provided by the Program Coordinator/Director, and the University Supervisor. All edTPA handbooks and supporting documents will be shared through the professional seminar Canvas page for each program. Back to Top

 

*edTPA scoring rules include a condition codes policy. All pieces of the edTPA product must be “score-able” (i.e., no condition codes in place of scores). If more than 2 pieces of an edTPA task are not score-able, the entire portfolio is not score-able. Candidates are encouraged to check their products prior to submission to make sure all files are complete. For more information, see the edTPA Condition Code scoring policy. (edTPA Submission Requirements) 

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Yes. All student teaching candidates will have to pass edTPA to receive a licensure recommendation. This is a state requirement.  Back to Top

Yes. edTPA is a requirement of the professional internship course. edTPA submission will count toward the final grade for the internship. Candidates cannot successfully complete the professional internship course without submitting a viable edTPA product. Back to Top

Any candidate who does not achieve a passing score on edTPA, must complete the edTPA Retake as assigned by the edTPA Coordinator and Program Coordinator/Director. Candidates who need to retake edTPA will receive step-by-step instructions from the edTPA Coordinator on the day following receipt of the score report. Back to Top