All UNCP teacher candidates seeking initial licensure must complete the edTPA Portfolio during the internship semester. Candidates will be supported throughout the portfolio creation process by the edTPA Coordinator, Program Coordinator/Director, and the University Supervisor. All edTPA handbooks and supporting documents will be shared through the professional seminar Canvas page for each program. All candidates are required to submit the edTPA Portfolio as a requirement of the internship semester.  

 

For more information about edTPA requirements for the State of North Carolina and Passing Scores, please visit https://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_NorthCarolina.html 

What is edTPA  

edTPA is a pre-service assessment designed to document each teacher candidate’s readiness to teach their subject matter to all students. For more information, please visit the Pearson/edTPA Website (link https://www.edtpa.com/Home.aspx) 

The edTPA portfolio consists of three tasks that are completed during the internship semester: 

• Task 1 - Planning - Plan a learning segment consisting of 3 - 5 lessons around a central topic. Analyze the lessons and reflect upon the planning process. 

• Task 2 - Instruction - Teach and video record two clips from the lessons from the learning segment. Analyze the lesson and reflect upon the teaching process. 

• Task 3 - Assessment - Analyze student performance related to the learning segment. Design and implement a plan for students, including those with special needs. 

Detailed information and support for teacher interns will be provided during the internship semester. 

 

Who completes edTPA? 

All pre-service teacher candidates enrolled in UNCP education program must submit edTPA during the internship semester. For more information about our education programs, please visit the UNCP Educator Preparation Programs page (link https://www.uncp.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/educator-preparation-programs-) 

 

Will I have support with constructing my edTPA Portfolio? 

In addition to edTPA practice during program courses, candidates will be supported throughout the portfolio creation process during the internship semester. Candidates will attend Deep Dive Sessions provided by the edTPA Coordinator as well as weekly program-specific support provided by the Program Coordinator/Director, and the University Supervisor. All edTPA handbooks and supporting documents will be shared through the professional seminar Canvas page for each program. 

 

What is a passing score on edTPA? 

Passing Scores 

edTPA Handbook	REQUIRED PASSING EDTPA SCORE *	PROGRAMS THAT USE THESE HANDBOOKS
For 13-rubric handbooks	32	World Language
For 15-rubric handbooks	38	All other program content areas, including B-K, Elementary Education Middle Grades (all areas), Secondary (all areas), Special Education, and all Arts areas

 

*Note: edTPA scoring rules include a condition codes policy. All pieces of the edTPA product must be “score-able” (i.e., no condition codes in place of scores). If more than 2 pieces of an edTPA task are not score-able, the entire portfolio is not score-able. Candidates are encouraged to check their products prior to submission to make sure all files are complete. For more information, see the edTPA Condition Code scoring policy. (link https://www.edtpa.com/Content/Docs/edTPASubmissionRequirements.pdf) 

 

 

Will I have to pass edTPA to receive a licensure recommendation? 

Yes. Beginning August 2022, all student teaching candidates will have to pass edTPA to receive a licensure recommendation. This is a state requirement.  

 

Will I have to pass edTPA to finish the internship and graduate? 

Yes. edTPA is a requirement of the professional internship course. edTPA submission will count toward the final grade for the internship. Candidates cannot successfully complete the professional internship course without submitting a viable edTPA product. 

 

UNCP Retake Policy: Any candidate who does not achieve a passing score on edTPA, must complete the edTPA Retake as assigned by the edTPA Coordinator and Program Coordinator/Director. Candidates who need to retake edTPA will receive step-by-step instructions from the edTPA Coordinator on the day following receipt of the score report.