edTPA for Connecticut

Effective September 1, 2019, a passing score will be required for initial licensure teacher candidates completing SBE-approved preparation programs. The initial edTPA passing scores are shown below for all certification areas. Each Connecticut cut score represents one Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) below the national recommended professional performance standard. The Connecticut Department of Education will monitor implementation of edTPA and review candidate performance data annually to determine if adjustments to cut scores are warranted in the future.

Retroactive to July 1, 2022, edTPA shall be used as an accountability tool for teacher preparation programs. The results shall not be used by the CSDE to deny issuance of an Initial Educator Certificate to a candidate who has been institutionally recommended for certification. Although edTPA will not be used to deny an institutionally recommended applicant issuance of a certificate, candidates must receive a final score and status on the preservice performance assessment from Pearson. Please see the Certification Alert link opens in a new window for further details.

Assessment Areas for Connecticut

The table below shows the alignment of Connecticut endorsement areas with the CSDE-approved edTPA handbooks and established passing score. Your handbook selection should align with your clinical experience. Candidates should confirm their assessment selection with their faculty advisor before registering.

Certification Endorsement Code	CSDE Certification Area	Approved edTPA Handbook	Passing Score
10	Business, Grades 7–12	Business Education	37
13	Elementary, Grades K–6	Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics Task 4	44
15	English, Grades 7–12	Secondary English-Language Arts	37
18	French, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
19	German, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
20	Italian, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
21	Latin, Grades 7–12	Classical Languages	32
22	Russian, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
23	Spanish, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
24	Other World Language, Grades 7–12	World Language	32
26	History/Social Studies, Grades 7–12	Secondary History/Social Studies	37
29	Mathematics, Grades 7–12	Secondary Mathematics	37
30	Biology, Grades 7–12	Secondary Science	37
31	Chemistry, Grades 7–12	Secondary Science	37
32	Physics, Grades 7–12	Secondary Science	37
33	Earth Science, Grades 7–12	Secondary Science	37
34	General Science, Grades 7–12	Secondary Science	37
42	Art Grades, PK–12	Visual Arts	37
43	Health Grades, PK–12	Health Education	37
44	Physical Education, Grades PK–12	Physical Education	37
45	Family and Consumer Science, Grades PK–12	Family and Consumer Sciences	37
47	Technology Education, Grades PK–12	Technology and Engineering Education	37
62	School Library Media Specialist	School Librarian/Library Specialist	37
49	Music Grades, PK–12	K–12 Performing Arts	37
111	TESOL Grades, PK–12	English as an Additional Language	37
112	Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Birth–Kindergarten	Special Education	37
113	Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Nursery–3	Early Childhood	37
165	Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K–12	Special Education	37
215	English, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood English-Language Arts	37
226	History/Social Studies, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood History/Social Studies	37
229	Mathematics, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Mathematics	37
230	Biology, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Science	37
231	Chemistry, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Science	37
232	Physics, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Science	37
233	Earth Science, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Science	37
234	General Science, Middle Grades 4–8	Middle Childhood Science	37
305	Elementary, Grades 1–6	Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics Task 4	44
40	Agriculture Grades PK–12	Agricultural Education	37
*13/165	Integrated Elementary Education/Special Education	Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics Task 4	44

*University of Hartford and Southern Connecticut State University Only

Resources

For more information about teacher licensure within Connecticut, please visit the CSDE Bureau of Certification link opens in a new window site.

If you have additional questions about edTPA for Connecticut teacher candidates, please contact Dr. Lauren Tafrate at Lauren.Tafrate@ct.gov or 860-713-6841.

Your handbook selection should be aligned with your clinical experience. Please call or contact your state office of educator licensing for specific details.

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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