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edTPA Educative Teacher Performance Assessment

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Updated January 2026

edTPA Educative Teacher Performance Assessment

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Your Study Path

EDTPA Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Understand the edTPA StructureYou are here

Study the three-task framework, rubric language, and your subject-specific handbook requirements.

15
hours
2

Master Planning Commentary Writing

Practice writing planning commentaries that explain your instructional decisions, differentiation, and academic language demands.

25
hours
3

Prepare Instruction and Video Evidence

Plan effective video clips and practice writing instruction commentaries that analyze engagement and learning.

25
hours
4

Develop Assessment Analysis Skills

Practice analyzing student work, providing evidence-based feedback, and writing re-engagement plans.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
85 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the edTPA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No standalone edTPA age requirement
Education
Enrollment in a state-approved teacher preparation program with active student teaching placement
Additional Requirements
  • •Must be completed during student teaching or clinical practice
  • •Video recording of instruction requires school/district permission and parent/guardian consent
  • •Specific submission requirements vary by edTPA handbook (28+ subject-specific handbooks)
  • •Some states allow alternatives or have suspended edTPA requirements

edTPA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Integrated into student teaching semester; 10-16 weeks typical

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300 initial submission
Total Estimated Cost$300-$500 depending on retakes
Why Choose Us

Free edTPA Prep That Actually Works

The official pass rate is Approximately 80-90% nationally based on published program data. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Covers planning, instruction, and assessment concepts aligned to edTPA rubric criteria.

Updated for 2026

Reflects current edTPA structure, state policies, and rubric expectations.

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering everything you need to pass

1

Introduction

1 sections

2

Core Tasks

2 sections

3

Study Strategy

1 sections

edTPA-Specific Topics Covered

Required or accepted for initial teacher certification in many statesSome states have suspended or modified edTPA requirements28+ subject-specific handbooks covering elementary through secondary specializationsPortfolio assessed on 15-18 rubrics depending on the handbookVideo evidence of teaching requires school permission and consent formsScores reported within approximately 3 weeks of submission
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edTPA Exam Details

edTPA Educative Teacher Performance Assessment

Administered by Pearson (developed by Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity)

Official Source
Varies by state; typically 35-49 total score across 15-18 rubrics depending on the handbook
Passing Score
Portfolio-based:
Questions
Completed
Minutes
$300 for initial submission; $100 per retake task
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours integrated into student teaching
Prerequisites: Enrollment in a state-approved teacher preparation program with a student teaching placement

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Pearson (developed by Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity) content outline

Task 1 — Planning for Instruction and Assessment~33%

Context for learning, lesson plans for a learning segment, planning commentary explaining instructional decisions, and assessment adaptations.

Task 2 — Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning~33%

Video clips of teaching, instruction commentary explaining pedagogical choices, and evidence of student engagement and learning.

Task 3 — Assessing Student Learning~33%

Student work samples, assessment commentary analyzing student learning, evidence of feedback, and plans for re-engagement.

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