1631 edTPA

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Teacher preparation candidates will be required to pass an externally scored portfolio assessment (edTPA) to be eligible for certification. This portfolio assessment requires candidates to submit evidence of ability to teach in a subject-specific classroom. Candidates must develop and teach a unit of instruction and then submit materials based on three to five lessons from this unit. The portfolio includes video clips of student-teacher interactions, lesson plans, learner work samples, and candidates’ reflective analysis. The cost of the edTPA portfolio submission is $300.00, which will be associated with student teaching courses.

In the event a candidate has passed their student teaching/practica course included in their teacher preparation program but fails to pass edTPA, candidates may be eligible to graduate but not be eligible for certification. Students in this situation may enroll in EDUC 4750 - Clinical Experience  for one credit hour to participate in a practicum experience to create and implement a unit of instruction and complete a new edTPA portfolio.