Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar

1. CalTPA Instructor Appointment
2. CalTPA Performance Self-Assessment
3. CalTPA Rubric and/or Benchmark/Exemplar Review and Analyses
4. Targeted CalTPA Focused Supports
5. Completion of CalTPA Individualized Preparation Plan

Schedules are available for individual appointments!

Spring 2026
April 13, 2026 and June 15, 2026 | Time: 3 PM - 7PM

Join the Interest List for TPA 102

For Cal Poly Pomona students who qualify for the TPA secondary passing standard per  PSA 24-02

1. CalTPA Instructor Appointment
2. Evaluation of Candidate Qualifications for the Secondary Passing Standard (CalTPA Scores, RICA Scores for Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Applicants, and Transcript)
3. Assessment of CalTPA Performance
4. Assessment of TPE Performance (Former Individual Development Plan, Clinical Practice Evaluations/Observations, Course Assignments) to Identify and Document Evidence of Demonstrating Competency in All Domains of the TPEs for the Credential Sought. 
5. Completion of Updated Individual Development Plan Reflecting TPA Performance and Evidence from Other Sources Supporting a Preliminary Credential Recommendation Under the Secondary Passing Standard.
6. Completion of Teacher Performance Assessment Verification Form CL-911.
7. Initiate Application for the Preliminary Credential.

Schedules are available for individual appointments!

Spring 2026 
June 16, 2026 | Time 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM 

Join the Interest List for TPA 103

This online course provides support for teacher candidates who have not submitted a EdSp CalTPA Math Cycle – Learning About Students with IEPs and Planning a Math Lesson or Literacy Cycle – Assessment-Driven Literacy Instruction for Students with IEPs submission and need support getting started. Your instructor will prepare you for success by providing access to the current materials and exemplars; helping you understand the Cycle requirements, scoring process, and rubrics; addressing your questions; and providing tips for success. Your registration includes support for one of the two cycles. For support with a second cycle, you will need to reregister for the course.

During this course, you will complete the following:

1. CalTPA Instructor Appointment
2. CalTPA Rubric and/or Benchmark/Exemplar Review and Analyses
3. Targeted CalTPA Focused Supports

Section Notes:

After registration, students will be contacted by the instructor to schedule an initial 1-hour appointment and 1-hour follow-up appointment (date TBD).

Join the Interest List for TPA 104

This online course provides support for teacher candidates who are resubmitting an EdSp CalTPA Cycle.  Your instructor will provide exemplars, support, and tips for a successful resubmission; help you understand the scoring process and rubrics; and apply assessor feedback to develop a personalized CalTPA preparation and resubmission plan.

During this course, you will complete the following:

1. CalTPA Instructor Appointment
2. CalTPA Performance Self-Assessment
3. CalTPA Rubric and/or Benchmark/Exemplar Review and Analyses
4. Targeted CalTPA Focused Supports

Section Notes:

After registration, students will be contacted by the instructor to schedule a 1-hour online appointment. 

Join the Interest List for TPA 105

This online course provides support for CPP students attempting to be recommended for their preliminary credential under the CalTPA Secondary Passing Standard. Your instructor will confirm if you meet the requirements per  PSA 24-02; assess your CalTPA and TPE performance; help you identify and document evidence of demonstrating competency in the TPEs for the credential sought; and help you complete an updated Individual Development Plan (IDP) and TPA Verification Form so you can apply to be recommended for your preliminary credential.

For Cal Poly Pomona students that qualify for the TPA secondary passing standard per   PSA 24-02, you will complete during this course:

1. CalTPA Instructor Appointment
2. Evaluation of Candidate Qualifications for the Secondary Passing Standard (CalTPA Scores, RICA Scores for Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Applicants, and Transcript)
3. Assessment of CalTPA Performance
4. Assessment of TPE Performance (Former Individual Development Plan, Clinical Practice Evaluations/Observations, Course Assignments) to Identify and Document Evidence of Demonstrating Competency in All Domains of the TPEs for the Credential Sought. 
5. Completion of Updated Individual Development Plan Reflecting TPA Performance and Evidence from Other Sources Supporting a Preliminary Credential Recommendation Under the Secondary Passing Standard.
6. Completion of Teacher Performance Assessment Verification Form CL-911.
7. Initiate Application for the Preliminary Credential.

Section Notes:

After registration, students will be contacted by the instructor to schedule an initial 2-hour appointment and follow-up appointment (date TBD) to finalize their IDP and paperwork. Students should come to the appointment prepared with a copy of their transcript, clinical practice mid-term and final evaluation and Individual Development Plan (IDP) and be ready to share any continued growth and development activities since exiting clinical practice.

Join the Interest List for TPA 106

Students who would like expert coaching while preparing their California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) submission.
TPA Seminar II is for teacher candidates resubmitting CalTPA Cycles 1 or 2.

TPA SEMINAR II - Task Resubmission

1. Explore content, strategies and resources to enhance CalTPA submissions.
2. Review the CalTPA benchmarks/exemplars and rubrics and assessor feedback to understand CalTPA evidence and response requirements
3. Complete a self-assessment identifying areas of strength and weakness in their TPA submission(s)
4. Develop an individual preparation and resubmission plan.
5. Complete and submit the assignments and activities specified in their individualized preparation and submission plan to receive a formal letter/certificate of completion

For the Seminar, you will work independently with the instructor.  S/he will provide online coaching and support for preparing and submitting your California Teacher Performance Assessment. In addition, you will be able to share strategies with other students who are preparing their tasks for submittal. 

Jeanie McHatton has over 50 years of experience serving as a public school teacher, Reading Resource Teacher, assistant principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. She was the former Director of Student Teaching for Whittier College and currently serves as a university supervisor, CalTPA remediation specialist and administrative coach. Her areas of focus include effective teaching/learning pedagogy, literacy and teacher and administrator development. In addition to education, she loves traveling with her husband, spending time with her 5 grandkids, and shopping.