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

We are waiting for guidance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for how students will proceed if they did not complete filming before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Camcorder Check-Out Information and Equipment Help

• The physical office is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak and we will be delivering services via phone or online.  If you are in current possession of camera equipment, this equipment can be returned by mail, or a time-certain appointment can be made by contacting the assessment analyst.
  
  In order to mail your camera equipment and tripod, please utilize USPS priority mail and email your tracking number to pmdunlap@csuchico.edu to assist in the timely processing of your return.
  
  Pamela Dunlap 0145
  c/o College of Communication and Education
  400 W. 1st St.
  Chico, CA 95929-0145
  
  
• The School of Education Assessment Analyst, Pamela Dunlap, is available at via email at pmdunlap@csuchico.edu to answer questions regarding CalTPA, TPA filming, exporting or camcorder operation. 

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.
• CalTPA Cycle 1 Self Assessment (PDF) - A tool to self assess aligned to level 3 on each rubric.
• CalTPA Cycle 2 Self Assessment (PDF) - A tool to self assess aligned to level 3 on each rubric.

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.
  • Video Editing Guide (PDF) — A one page guide to creating video clips from your filmed footage using campus licensed software available to all current students, Adobe Premier Rush.