edTPA Preparation Guide for Student Teaching

This guide outlines the edTPA preparation process for student teaching, detailing the assessment tasks and requirements for teacher candidates. edTPA is a performance assessment designed to evaluate candidates' teaching skills through the submission of artifacts from their teaching practice. The document describes the four main tasks involved: planning, instructing, assessing learning, and an additional math assessment for elementary candidates. It emphasizes the importance of following the specific guidelines provided in the edTPA assessment handbook. The guide also differentiates between consequential and non-consequential students regarding their registration and grading processes. Resources for completing edTPA tasks, including required materials and templates, are provided. Additionally, it explains the process for uploading materials to the Tk20 portfolio and the grading procedures for both student categories. The guide concludes with a FAQ section addressing common queries related to the edTPA process.