As we move into a process for adopting edTPA, we are seeking clarity from TSPC.  Some programs are making efforts this year to pilot edTPA.  To that end I am asking the OACTE membership to consider the proposal in this message.  Impacted programs need to have TSPC act on this proposal at their next meeting.  This requires that OACTE act on this motion prior to our next meeting.  That motion is provided below.  Follow the link to the Qualtrix survey to register your vote.  Please cast your vote by Friday, October 17, 2014 at 5:00PM. I don’t see a way to revise and revote on this motion in a timely manner.

Motion: OACTE recommends to TSPC that at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, the Oregon work sample requirement be eliminated; programs piloting the EdTPA in 2014-15 will have the option of submitting scores for one locally-evaluated EdTPA only. As already adopted by the commission, the requirement for 2015-2016 will be that up to 30% of students will be required to take the edTPA (non-consequential); 100% of students will take the edTPA during the 2016-2017 academic year (non consequential); and 100% will take the edTPA during the 2017-2018 academic year with required passing scores.