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edTPA for Alabama

Alabama candidates are required to earn a passing score on a teacher performance assessment for initial certification. The edTPA is the required assessment for individuals completing an Alabama Educator Preparation Program. It may also be used to meet the performance assessment requirement for alternative certification approaches. Please visit Alabama Teacher Certification - Alabama State Department of Education (alabamaachieves.org) link opens in a new window for additional information.

Registration for edTPA requires an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) assigned AIM ID. An Individual who has completed the background review process or had any scores submitted to the ALSDE should have a valid ALSDE assigned AIM ID. To search for the AIM ID, please visit TCERT - Search Certificates (alsde.edu)link opens in a new window.

Resources

Additional information regarding certification in Alabama may be found at Alabama Teacher Certification - Alabama State Department of Education (alabamaachieves.org) link opens in a new window.

Passing Scores for Alabama

13-Rubric Handbooks32
15-Rubric Handbooks37
18-Rubric Handbooks44

If you have additional questions about using the edTPA for certification in Alabama, please contact the ALSDE, Educator Assessment for specific details at 334-694-4872.

For additional information regarding edTPA state policies, please review state participation information at edtpa.org link opens in a new window.


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