1. TPA: An Overview Dr. Katie Knapp

2. What is the edTPA?...a pre-service “teacher performance assessment” developed by educators to determine the answer to the question: “Is this new teacher ready for the job?”

3. What is edTPA? The TPA includes a planned unit of 3-5 lessons designed for a specific group of children. ★ Task One: Plan ★ Task Two: Instruct ★ Task Three: Assess

4. Pearson’s Overview

6. Advice from former students... https://ksutube.kent.edu/playback.php?pl aythis=3npq6e01m https://ksutube.kent.edu/playback.php?pl aythis=3npq6e01m

7. “I learned...” “...that I know what I am doing! It’s everything we have learned already just put together into one big project.” -Inquiry Student, 2012-2013