1. Division of Talent and Performance
Resolution to Adopt Cut Scores for Teacher Performance Assessment: edTPA
Division of Talent and Performance
August 3, 2016

2. Regulatory Background
The Department first presented the passing score for edTPA at the April 6, 2016 State Board meeting
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Regulations
DOE proposed a Commissioner-approved teacher performance assessment (TPA) for CEAS or traditional-route teachers
State Board adopted TPA for CEAS or traditional-route teachers
State Board adopted equivalent policy for out of state and CE or alt-route teachers
Procurement
DOE conducted Request for Information (RFI) on all existing Performance Assessments, national and local provider created instruments
DOE developed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to approve a list of performance assessments
DOE released RFQ, evaluated two submissions, both national vendors, and approved edTPA

3. How was edTPA developed?
edTPA Refresher
edTPA is a performance assessment for teacher candidates that originated out of Stanford University
What is edTPA?
How was edTPA developed?
edTPA is a performance-based, subject- specific assessment and support system used by teacher preparation programs
The assessment features a common architecture focused on three tasks: planning, instruction, and assessment
27 content-specific assessment handbooks aligned to most NJ certification content areas
Developed by faculty and staff at the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, & Equity (SCALE)
Designed and field tested by 1,000 educators and institutes of higher education
Based on more than 25 years of experience developing performance-based assessments, including the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Pearson joined as the operational partner to bring edTPA to scale
Adopted by over 600 campuses across 40 states, while 13 states have edTPA in policy
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4. Stakeholder Engagement
The Department consulted with stakeholders to ensure the proposal addresses concerns.
Outreach conducted:
Meeting with university representatives (presidents and deans)
Standing presentation to HR Directors & Operations
Periodic presentation to Executive County Superintendents
Presentation to Education Specialists
Attendance and Presentation at Superintendent Roundtables
Collaboration with NJEA/NJSEA
Presentation to Community Colleges Education Faculty
Presentation to Public University Presidents’ Council
Presentation to Private College Chief Academic Officers
Presentation to New Jersey Transfer counselors
Six Regional P-12 Workshops
Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning (SCALE) in collaboration with NAJCTE and edTPA has provided in-depth training for all preparation providers
On-site introduction and deep dive
Multiple large-group trainings
Trainings will continue to be offered free-of-charge for the next several semester for all providers

5. Proposed edTPA Implementation
Based on stakeholder feedback, we are adjusting the rollout of edTPA tho provide additional time for low-stakes implementation
edTPA Requirement
Optional pilot
Vouchers provided for 10% of candidates at each provider to take assessment free-of-charge
Take not pass
All candidates take assessment for licensure but do not need to meet a specific cut score
Cut score, one standard deviation below nationally recommended cut score
37 for 15-rubric handbooks; 44 for 18-rubric handbooks, 32 for 13-rubric handbook
Cut score set based on New Jersey standard setting
The Department is committed to providing flexibility for candidates where appropriate and adjusting the implementation timeline as necessary based on the rollout.