TPA Information

CalTPA is one of the final assessments completed by multiple subject and single subject credential candidates before they become teachers. All single subject and multiple subject credential candidates must complete this TPA. CalTPA is split up into two cycles, which can be submitted separately. Both must be passed.

CalTPA Passing Standard

The passing score standards for the redeveloped CalTPA as of August 23, 2019 are as follows: 

• Cycle 1 (8 rubrics): A final cut score of 19 points with one score of 1 allowed. 
• Cycle 2 (9 rubrics): A final cut score of 21 points with one score of 1 allowed.
  

Camcorder Check-Out Information and Equipment Help

Students may check out camcorder equipment from THMA 209 during the following hours:

• Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM until 4:45 PM

Please arrive at least fifteen minutes before closing when checking out or returning equipment in order to give us time to process your check out or check in. Camcorders may be checked out for a two week period.

The School of Education Assessment Coordinator, Roy Dunlap, is available at THMA 281 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM (excluding meetings or lunch) to answer questions regarding CalTPA, TPA filming, exporting or camcorder operation. You may also reach Roy by e-mail at radunlap@csuchico.edu or by phone at 530-898-4472. Roy is also available to help with equipment checkout if a staff member at THMA 209 is not present during normal pick up hours.

Useful Links

• Overview — The CalTPA website
• CalTPA Flash - Brief overview videos for the steps of both cycles of the CalTPA.
• Teaching Performance Expectations — An in depth description of the TPEs targeted by the CalTPA.
• CalTPA Preparation Materials(opens in new window) — Supporting materials and guides for the CalTPA.
• CalTPA FAQ (PDF) - A Short FAQ for some of the more common questions about the CalTPA.

TPA Filming and Equipment Guides and Forms

• Check Out Contract (PDF) - The contract students are required to fill out in order to check out equipment
• Equipment Policies and Procedures(opens in new window) (doc) - The expanded list of Equipment Policies and Procedures
• Zoom Q4 Camcorder Guides:
  • Zoom Filming Guide (PDF) — A one page guide to using the Zoom camcorder.
  • Zoom Exporting Guide (Apple iMovie 10+) (PDF) – A one page guide to exporting footage from a camcorder to an Apple computer using iMovie 10 or newer. For versions of iMovie prior to 10 use this guide (PDF) instead.
  • Zoom Exporting Guide (PC) (PDF) — A one page guide to exporting footage to a PC computer.