2. edTPA and Teacher Preparation at ISU

3. 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

4. Structure of edTPA

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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%

8. Questions?
Elisa Palmer