Implementation of a Teaching Performance Assessment

7.1 Identification of TPA Model

• Westmont College uses the CalTPA performance assessment for the MS/SS Teaching Credential Program.

7.2 TPA Coordinator

• The Department Chair, Carolyn Mitten, serves as the lead CalTPA Coordinator. 

7.3 Candidate Placement Policy

• Westmont CalTPA Authorization Form
• Cooperating Teacher Selection Policy
• Westmont CalTPA Policies and Procedures
• Pearson CalTPA Videotaping Policies

7.4 Scoring Option

• The Westmont Teaching Credential Program uses centralized scoring for the CalTPA. Scoring is completed by Pearson.

7.5 Appropriate Use of Materials

• All candidates receive a copy of theCalTPA/Pearson general Test Policies and Assessment Policies, which includes guidelines reviewing appropriate use of materials. These guidelines are reviewed in ED110/111 early in the fall semester.

7.6 Appeal Policy

• Any candidates who did not pass and would like to appeal their score can submit a Score Verification Form within 90 days of receiving their results. Additional details on this policy can be found on the CTC Score Verification Website. 

7.7 Remediation Policy

• In the case that a student does not pass eighter CalTPA cycle, the Department Chair meets individually with the candidate to review the CalTPA/Pearson retake policy and share remedial support materials/opportunities.