1. California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) #1 Workshop
Facilitator:
Stacy A. Griffin, Ed.D

2. Agenda Exploring resources on Sakai
Review the CalTPA Handbook information on TPA #1
Review the task
Review the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) for the task
Dissect each case
Begin to work independently on the task
Ask clarifying questions
Next Steps…

3. Let’s Review the Handbook
Chapter 3: The Subject Specific Pedagogy Task prep/TPA- files/CandidateHandbook.pdf Pages 21-34

4. Task #1: Subject-Specific Pedagogy (SSP)
In this task, you will respond to four case studies.
Lesson Design
Assessment Practices
Adaptations for English Language Learners
Adaptations for Students with Special Needs

5. WORKSHOP #1: The Teacher Performance Expectations that are Introduced in this Workshop Include:
Making Subject Matter Comprehensible to Students
TPE 1 Specific Pedagogical Skills for Subject Matter Instruction
Assessing Student Learning
TPE 3 Interpretation and Use of Assessments
Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
TPE 4 Making Content Accessible
TPE 6 Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices
TPE 7 – Teaching English Learners
Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for Students
TPE 9 Instructional Planning

6. Case Study 1: Lesson Design Dissect the Case!
A. Contextual Information for Case Study 1
Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit
Class Description
Developmental Needs of the Students in
Grade 3

7. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 1!
Ask yourself, “What information is the state looking for?”
“How can I use what I know about the unit, class description, and developmental needs of the students to help me answer the questions accurately?”
Do you need any clarifications?

8. Case Study 2: Assessment Practices Dissect the Case!
A. Contextual Information for Case Study 2
Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit
Teacher Reflection on Student Assessment for This Unit
Assessment Plan

9. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 2!
“How can I use what I know to identify one strength and one weakness in the unit?”
Review the Additional Assessment
“How can I use what I know about the unit and the supplementary resource to answer the questions clearly?”
Do you need any clarifications?

10. A. Contextual Information for Case Study 3
Case Study 3: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for English Learners Dissect the Case!
A. Contextual Information for Case Study 3
1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 2 Days in a Unit
2. Outline of Plans for Days 1 and 2
3. Student Description

11. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 3!
Ask yourself to identify everything you know about Guillermo.
Ask yourself, “How can I use what I know about the unit, outline, and student description to help me answer the questions accurately?”
Do you need any clarifications?

12. Contextual Information for Case Study 4
Case Study 4: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for Students with Special Needs Dissect the Case!
Contextual Information for Case Study 4
1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 3 Days in a Unit
2. Outline of Plans for Days 3, 4, and 5
Instructional Strategies
3. Student Description

13. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 4!
Ask yourself, “Based on what I know about the unit and Julie’s needs, how can I answer the questions accurately?”
“Based on what I know about Julie and the progress monitoring strategies provided, how can I best ensure that the student is making progress toward the learning goals?”
Do you need any clarifications?

14. Next Steps… Review the documents on Sakai
Complete your first draft of TPA #1
Revise your draft
Edit your work
Please send any clarifying questions to
Send your final version of TPA #1 to
BREATHE!