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edTPA: Building a Strong Foundation for the teaching career Beverly FalkLong Island CICU Meeting, Hofstra UniversitySeptember 20, 2013HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHERSEvery aspect of school reform depends for its success onis the primary tool currently being used to improve teaching

TEACHER EVALUATIONa system of teaching and learning That supports continuous improvementOur challenge: Conceptualize and use teacher evaluation as part of Key elements of a system of teacher evaluationCommon statewide standardsPerformance-based assessments, based on these standards for initial certification, tenure, advanced recognition like National Board certificationLocal evaluation systems aligned to the standardsSupport structuresAligned professional learning opportunitiesIf you dont know where you are going, any road will take you there. (Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland)Performance assessments DOCUMENT and HELP teachers develop greater effectiveness for those being evaluated for those doing the evaluating

5Research shows thatStudent outcomes improve when teachers are engaged in content-specific activities linked to collegial analyses of student work and learning over a sustained period of timePerformance assessments offer an opportunity for teachers to learn aboutstandardstheir studentsand their teaching practiceThis kind of professional learning can help teachers acquire the tools to teach the more complex skills and knowledge they need for the futureTeacher Learning through Assessmentby Linda Darling-Hammond and Beverly FalkCenter for American Progress, 2013

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education/report/2013/09/12/73978/teacher-learning-through-assessment/ EDTPA - WHAT we need to do nowPerformance assessment for initial certification:Explore How EDTPA aligns with our programsTo what extent does it reflect program values?Where do you predict that students will do well? Where might they struggle?What core values and program emphases are not captured in the edTPA?What kinds of assignments/assessments do you currently use (or might you need) to get at these? 111111Curriculum mappingStart at big grain size: Where in program courses do candidates get experiences for planning, instruction, assessment? Change grain size to each rubricAsk:What scaffolding is provided in your class? Cite specific activities, lectures, readings, assignments, and/or assessments. What else do students need to know/do to meet the rubric expectation successfully?

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14Make sure your program HasAssignments that give practice in the edTPA tasks: planning, instruction, assessment

Opportunities for video

Introduction to the edTPA rubrics as candidates work on these edTPA-like assignmentsGet lots of practice with videoMake sure candidates have experiences using video in courses prior to completing the edTPA

Secure assistance from technology personnel

Consult resources on NYSCTE and edTPA websitesContinued faculty/staff workOngoing meetings for professional development For example, local scoring/review of candidates work in relation to standards/rubricsWhat are the strengths?What needs to be changed in our teaching to better prepare candidates for the edTPA tasks?

edTPA Submission and reporting dateshttp://www.edtpa.com/pageview.aspx?f=gen_scores.htmlNYSTCE available ResourcesHigher Education Certification Exam Overview:http://www.highered.nysed.gov/certexam.htmlFrameworks:http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annProgramUpdate.asp#TestMaterialsWebinars:http://www.highered.nysed.gov/certexam.htmlFAQ:http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/pdf/certexamfaq.pdfSample Items:http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/studyguide/NY_SG_SRI_202.htmPreparation Materials:http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_prepare_opener.asp1919edTPA Resources and supportsCandidate support:a.edTPA in New York website: http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annTPA.asp b. Making Good Choices - http://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_GettingStarted.htmlc. Resources and Webinars: edtpa.aacte.org (secure site)Guidelines for Supporting Candidates: https://secure.aacte.org/apps/rl/resource.php?ref=edtpad. edTPA registration: http://www.edtpa.com/ Additional support for faculty: http://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Faculty.html2020