Programs

Please visit edTPA.org News and Announcements Link opens in a new window. for upcoming professional development opportunities for programs, instructors, staff and P–12 partners.

Program Policies
  • Guidelines for participation in edTPA
Program Resources
  • Learn about using the Pearson ePortfolio system
Technical Assistance
  • Troubleshooting and customer support
edTPA Reporting
  • Reporting for Educator Preparation Programs



Additional Resources

Requesting Alternative Arrangements

Educator preparation programs and building level administrators (for unaffiliated candidates) may find instructions for requesting alternative arrangements:

Alternative Arrangement: Virtual Learning Environment

Additionally, educator preparation programs and building level administrators may find information for candidates completing edTPA in a virtual learning environment at Requirements and Considerations for Candidates Completing edTPA in a Virtual Learning Environment.

If you are seeking initial teacher licensure in Illinois, please contact edTPAEPPSupport@pearson.com for guidance and instructions for submitting an alternative to video evidence.

Opportunities are available for programs to join the edTPA scoring team. Become an edTPA Scorer Link opens in a new window.

  • Review the edTPA Registration Overview PDF, which describes the registration process and details the information candidates will be asked to provide when they register.
  • Review the candidate preparation materials.

    SCALE strongly encourages advisors and program coordinators to ensure that all candidates have access to these key resources as they prepare for edTPA. However, please note that Making Good Choices is proprietary (© 2016 SCALE), and candidates, advisors, program leaders, and other program participants are advised against improper use of this resource beyond intended support for registered edTPA users.

Please read Using the Manage Institution Users Tool PDF, which explains the faculty invitation and management process for faculty administrators, for those institutions that are using the faculty-feedback feature of the Pearson ePortfolio system.

You must be signed in to your account to access the Manage Institution Users Tool.

Program support materials, including handbooks, the Resource Library, and other resources for stakeholders, are available at https://edtpa.org Link opens in a new window..

Educator preparation programs may purchase vouchers for candidate use. To order vouchers, please complete and submit a Voucher Request Form PDF.

Be sure to order vouchers in advance of their intended use. Candidates must enter voucher codes into the system during the registration process; any balance must be paid by credit card. Vouchers cannot be applied retroactively to existing registrations.


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