1. Early Childhood Education Spring 2015
edTPA Boot Camp
Early Childhood Education
Spring 2015
Credit for edTPA Writing Boot Camp goes to Illinois State University

2. What is edTPA?
How will it benefit me?

3. Agenda Introductions edTPA Overview & Organize edTPA Handbook
Reviewing each section
edTPA Boot Camp Schedule
Making Good Choices Handbook
Dig Deep into Task 1
What to think about; what to do; what to write
Underline words that are unknown and discuss
Progression of rubrics (level 1 to level 5)- what do you notice?
Share examples for Task 1
Evaluate based on rubrics
Context for Learning (Tasks 1-3)
Context for Learning (Task 4)
Homework- what to do and bring for the next Boot Camp
Questions

4. edTPA Overview Planning (Task 1) Context for Learning Lesson Plans
Instructional Materials
Assessments
Planning Commentary
Rubrics
Instruction (Task 2)
Video Clips
Instruction Commentary

5. Analysis of Whole Class Assessment Evaluative Criteria
Assessment (Task 3)
Analysis of Whole Class Assessment
Evaluative Criteria
Analysis of Learning and Feedback to THREE Focus Students Assessment Commentary
Rubrics
***Analyzing Teaching
***Academic Language
Assessment (Task 4 Mathematics)
Context for Learning
Re-engagement lessons
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6. Boot Camp Schedule Jan. 5 - Orientation and Introduction to Task 1
Jan. 20 – Task 1 Review and Introduction to Task 2
Feb. 3 – Task 2 Review and Introduction of
Task 3
Feb. 17 – Task 3 Review and Introduction to Task 4
Feb. 24 – Task 4 Review and Self Assessment for all four tasks.
March 3 – Final Review and Upload to TK20
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7. Reorganizing Handbook
Elementary Education Glossary (p ) move to after p. 10
Task 1: Go to page 11.
Find Context for Learning (p ) put after p. 11.
Evidence Chart (p. 55) after p
Put tab marking Task 1
Literacy Rubric 1-5 (p ) after p. 51
(last page for task 1 is p. 16)
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8. Task 2 Find Evidence Chart (p. 56) put after p. 16
Put a tab marking Task 2
Literacy Rubric 6-10 (p ) after p. 56
Task 2 Instructions (p )
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9. Task 3 Find Evidence Chart (p. 57-58) after p. 25
Put a tab marking Task 3
Literacy Rubric (p ) after p. 58
Task 3 Instructions (p )
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10. Task 4 Task 4 begins on p. 40. Put tab marking Task 4.
Find Mathematics Context for Learning (p ) after p. 40
Learning Segment Overview (p. 54)
Evidence Charts (p )
Math Rubrics (p )
Math Instructions p
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11. Deep Dive into Task 1 Three groups Progression of Rubrics
One group will read what students should think about before doing Task 1; underline any words or phrases that are unfamiliar; be prepared to explain to the whole group (BIG IDEAS)
One group will read what students should do for Task 1; underline any words or phrases that are unfamiliar; be prepared to explain to the whole group (BIG IDEAS)
One group will read what students should write for Task 1; underline any words or phrases that are unfamiliar; be prepared to explain to the whole group (BIG IDEAS)
Progression of Rubrics
With your elbow partner, review Rubric 1- levels 1 through 5; what do you notice about the progression? What words/phrases do you need clarification? Share with the whole group.
Same process and discussions for Rubrics 2-5
Modeling Evaluation (Instructors Model Evaluation)
After reading the response for Prompt 1 and reviewing Rubric 1, how would you evaluate this student’s response (remembering to base your evaluation on rubric language)?

12. Now, it’s your turn to evaluate.
Independently, read the responses for Prompts 2 & 3 and review Rubric 2.
How would you evaluate this response based on the rubric’s language?
With your elbow partner, share your evaluation.
Were there similarities in the evaluations? Differences?
Share with the whole group.
Same process and discussions with Prompts 2-5 and Rubrics 3-5.

13. Homework To Do Before & Bring With You to Boot Camp 2
Select ONE class for learning segment
Send home and collect video permission forms: Due 1/20/15
Complete Context for Learning (Template has been provided): Due 1/20/15
Develop central focus, learning segment, instructional materials, and assessments
Complete Planning Commentary (Template has been provided)
Remember Date for Boot Camp 2- 1/20/15
Bring all Task 1 items ( Context for Learning, lesson segments, instructional materials list, assessments, planning commentary) and a laptop.

14. Questions? Mrs. Lyn Steed – lsteed@westga.edu
Dr. Jill Drake –
Dr. Janet Strickland –
Dr. Nickey Johnson -