University of San Diego CalTPA credential areas*:
- Multiple Subjects
- Single Subject English
- Single Subject Mathematics
- Single Subject Science
- Single Subject Social Science
- Single Subject World Languages
- Education Specialist (CalTPA requirement beginning in Fall 2022)
CalTPA Prep
Starting in Spring 2022, General Education Student Teaching will include a bi-weekly Seminar meeting time which will include CalTPA workshops and preparation.
Free CalTPA Workshops
CalTPA Review & Refresh Sessions – Hosted by AICCU-ED
- Cycle 1: Jan 6, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom
- Cycle 2: Feb 3, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom
- Cycle 1: Mar 3, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom
- Cycle 2: Apr 7, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom
CalTPA Video Consent Forms
Format
Performance assessment consisting of two instructional cycles:
- Instructional Cycle 1: Learning About Students and Planning Instruction
- Instructional Cycle 2: Assessment-Driven Instruction
Content
Submission and Reporting Dates
Fees
- Cycle 1: $150
- Cycle 2: $150
- You will see these fees charged by USD with your EDTE 553 (General Education Student Teaching) course and will be provided with registration codes.
- Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Passing Score
Results
- Scores are available at 10 p.m. Pacific time on the results reporting dates schedule.
Policies and Rules
- When you register, you must agree to abide by all program rules and policies.
*Translations are NOT required for the following:
- concurrent Bilingual Authorization candidates who are in a placement where a language other than English is exclusively used for instruction, or who are in a placement where both English and another language are used for instruction
NOTE: Analysis and reflection narratives must be primarily in English - candidates registered for the World Languages assessment
- candidates using American Sign Language (ASL) in a classroom setting with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
For all other candidates who are not in a Bilingual Authorization placement, any evidence in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translation.