What is the edTPA?
edTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by teacher preparation programs throughout the United States to emphasize, measure and support the skills and knowledge that all teachers need from Day 1 in the classroom.
For each handbook field, the placement is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade classroom. edTPA is a subject-specific assessment that includes versions for 28 teaching fields. The assessment features a common architecture focused on three tasks: Planning, Instruction, and Assessment.
Beginning September 1, 2019, all candidates seeking initial licensure in North Carolina will be required to submit qualifying scores on the appropriate edTPA performance-based, subject-specific assessment.
edTPA Process:
Once the intern has selected their content area, add the edTPA course to their training track in Prince. See edTPA Training Course
Assessment Areas for North Carolina
Visit the North Carolina edTPA webpage here: https://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_NorthCarolina.html
The intern must complete their edTPA module prior to submitting their portfolio through the edTPA website. Turnaround time for ToT graded portfolio courses (Example: NCNT720.EL Preparing for the Elementary Literacy edTPA) is 7-10 business days. Once a grade has posted to their intern portal, the intern will receive a voucher* to cover the edTPA fee directly from our curriculum support team.
edTPA fees are as follows:
- $300 for full assessment or full retake
- $300 for 3-task retake (Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics Task 4 and Elementary Education: Mathematics with Literacy Task 4 only)
- $200 for 2-task retake
- $100 for single-task retake
*If a voucher has been issued the intern must enter the voucher code when prompted on the payment page during registration; any balance must be paid by credit card. Vouchers cannot be applied retroactively to existing registrations.
Registration:
The intern can register for the edTPA at www.edtpa.com. They will click on the Candidates/Register page for more information. Provide this PDF for step-by-step registration instructions: https://www.edtpa.com/Content/Docs/edTPARegistrationOverview.pdf
Click here to review edTPA Submission Requirements and Condition Codes: https://www.edtpa.com/Content/Docs/edTPASubmissionRequirements.pdf
If the intern does not pass their edTPA, they must wait until they have received scores from their last submission before they are able to register for a retake of the same assessment. A second voucher will not be issued.
edTPA Submission and Reporting Dates:
edTPA scores are reported on the timelines indicated below. Please note the following:
- Candidates should submit their portfolio based on due dates established by their preparation program or licensure requirement.
- Candidates should allow adequate time prior to their planned submission date to upload and review their files in the Pearson system and to complete the submission process for scoring.
- Candidates will receive their scores by 10:00 p.m. eastern time on the score report dates below. Educator Preparation Programs may access candidates' scores in ResultsAnalyzer® 24 hours after candidates receive scores.
Click here for a copy of edTPA Submission and Reporting dates in PDF format: https://www.edtpa.com/Content/Docs/edTPAScoreReportDates2023.pdf
NC Teachers of Tomorrow edTPA contacts:
Elementary – Jennifer.hart@teachersoftomorrow.org
All other areas – Jennifer.jordan@teachersoftomorrow.org