edTPA
The edTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific teacher certification assessment and support system that Texas is piloting through 2022. The edTPA pilot is supported through a community of practice built by Educate Texas.
Launched by the Texas Education Agency in 2019, this initiative has helped transform EPP coursework and programming. During the pilot, teaching candidates have the option of taking the edTPA or the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) exam. The pilot provides an alternative to the traditional exam for certification, and offers an opportunity for programs to think about staffing, curriculum design, data analyses, and school district coordination.
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