edTPA and Teacher Preparation at ISU

edTPA Performance-based assessment required for licensure in Illinois Measures performance in 15 teaching areas Teacher candidates must show in an electronic portfolio… Knowledge of teaching Teaching ability Reasoning behind teaching decisions

Structure of edTPA

edTPA Rubric Blueprint Task name: Rubric Title Guiding Question Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Struggling candidate, not ready to teach Some skill but needs more practice to be teacher-of-record Acceptable level to begin teaching Solid foundation of knowledge and skills Stellar candidate Rubric Progressions: Early novice to expert teacher Candidate demonstrates: Expanding repertoire of skills and strategies Deepening of rationale and reflection Shift from teacher focus to student focus Move from whole class to generic groups to individuals

ISU’s edTPA preparation 3 years of exploration 2 years of all campus piloting 1800+ candidates completed the edTPA Backwards mapping into course work Supports during student teaching Infrastructure to deal with logistics Professional development for faculty, staff, and K12 partners

Spring 2015 edTPA Performance ISU State of Illinois National Mean Score 43.2 42 43.1 % of Portfolios Scoring 35 and Higher 87% 81% 84%

Questions? Elisa Palmer elpalme@ilstu.edu