California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA)
All CalTPA-related email and questions should be directed to: tpa@csustan.edu
CalTPA Assistant
tpa@csustan.edu
For content related questions ONLY - contact
Dr. Daniel Soodjinda – CalTPA Faculty Coordinator
(209) 664-6607 - DBH 338
dsoodjinda@csustan.edu
For the most updated information related to COVID-19 related school closures and it's impact on the CalTPA, review the FAQ.
These dates are set up by program and are only meant to be "recommendations." You can actually submit your CalTPA cycles at anytime, but you cannot earn your clear teaching credential until both cycles are completed with passing scores.
Each semester, the Stan State Office of Extended Education offers CalTPA preparation courses for Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 that are fully online with regularly scheduled synchronous meetings. Information about each course, including registration info, can be found by navigating to the Extended Education CalTPA course website linked below.
Extended Education CalTPA course website
*Please note that these courses are different than the CalTPA workshops listed below.
What is the CalTPA Teacher Performance Assessment?
As of July 2008, California statute (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006) requires all candidates for a preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential to pass the CalTPA with K-12 public school students as part of the requirements for earning a teaching credential. This assessment of teaching performance is designed to measure the candidate's knowledge, skills and ability with relation to California's Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs), including demonstrating his/her ability to appropriately instruct all K-12 students in the Student Academic Content Standards. All candidates who start a Commission-approved multiple and single subject teacher preparation program as of July 1, 2008 must meet the teaching performance assessment requirement.
Which version of the CalTPA do I have to take?
In Fall, 2025 The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has released new versions of the CalTPA for both Multiple Subject and Single Subject credential candidates. The version you are required to take depends on when you first took or registered for any CalTPA assessment. Please read the guidelines below carefully to determine which version applies to you.
For Multiple Subject Candidates
There are currently four CalTPA cycles available for Multiple Subject candidates:
- Old (Y7) Version – Cycle 1
- Old (Y7) Version – Cycle 2
- New CalTPA Literacy Cycle
- New CalTPA Math Cycle
If you registered for or submitted any CalTPA cycle before June 30, 2025:
You may complete either the old (Y7) versions of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, or the new Math and Literacy cycles. However, if you still need to pass the RICA, it is recommended that you take the new CalTPA Literacy Cycle, which satisfies the literacy (RICA) requirement and removes the need to take a separate assessment. If you have already passed the RICA, you are eligible to complete the old Y7 versions of Cycle 1 and/or Cycle 2.
If you have NOT registered for or submitted any CalTPA cycle before June 30, 2025:
You must complete both of the new CalTPA cycles:
- CalTPA Literacy Cycle
- CalTPA Math Cycle
For Single Subject Candidates
There are currently four CalTPA cycles available for Single Subject candidates:
- Old (Y7) Version – Cycle 1
- Old (Y7) Version – Cycle 2
- New CalTPA Cycle 1
- New CalTPA Cycle 2
If you registered for or submitted any CalTPA cycle before June 30, 2025:
You may complete either the old (Y7) versions of Cycle 1 and/or Cycle 2, or the new versions of Cycle 1 and/or Cycle 2.
If you have NOT registered for or submitted any CalTPA cycle before June 30, 2025:
You are required to complete the new CalTPA Cycle 1 and Cycle 2.
Need Help Choosing?
If you're not sure which version you should take, please first attend or review a CalTPA workshop where the different versions are discussed in detail. If, after reviewing the workshop, you still have questions, please reach out to the CalTPA Coordinator Dr. Soodjinda at dsoodjinda@csustan.edu
CalTPA Candidate Preparation
Option #1 - Online CalTPA Workshops
These workshops are free and online for current Stan State student teachers and interns ONLY. It is not meant for candidates who have already completed the credential program. The workshops provide a general and brief overview of cycle 1 or cycle 2, and run between 60-90 minutes long.
Schedule of online workshops
Online workshop sign-up form
Option #2 - CalTPA Preparation Courses
These courses are offered through the Office of Extended Education, and come with a registration fee of $500 (each). Anyone can register for these courses, including current student teachers/interns, and individuals who have completed a credential program and are already in the classroom. There is one course that focuses on the first cycle (EDUC 6790) and another that focuses on the second cycle (EDUC 6791). The courses do a deep dive into each cycle and offer opportunities for a discussion with guidance and feedback about each step. Each course runs 6-7 weeks and are fully online with regularly scheduled synchronous meetings. Candidates who complete the course will earn 3 extension units (per course). You can register for these courses below.
TPA Preparation Courses
CalTPA Additional Resources
Workshop Recordings and Resources
- Request form for CalTPA resources and previously recorded workshops
Annotated Overviews
- Request form for annotated guidance - CalTPA cycle 1 templates (old Y7 version)
- Request form for annotated guidance - CalTPA cycle 2 templates (old Y7 version)
Sample Midrange Response
- Request form for CalTPA MSCP/SSCP (Y7 old version) mid-range response examples.
***Note - you must currently be enrolled in student teaching, and be a Stan State student to access these documents.
If a candidate fails a cycle in the CalTPA, they might have to go through a remediation process before resubmitting. Failure due to condition code does not require remediation. However, if a candidate fails due to a low total score, they must go through a remediation process before retaking the assessment.
Condition Code
If a candidate fails due to a condition code, they must first contact Pearson by calling 916.928.4081 or by navigating to the website linked below, choosing the CalTPA tab, and then emailing Pearson directly.
- When contacting Pearson, the candidate should request a "detailed condition code report" so that a complete explanation for the condition code can be provided.
- After a response is received from Pearson the candidate should then address any errors that were made and then resubmit.
Low Score
If a candidate fails due to a low score on the CalTPA, they must follow the steps below:
- Register for remediation through the Stan State Office of Extended Education by completing the form linked here: Registration Form - Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) (note - the cost for remediation is $200). After completing the form, send it directly to the Office of Extended Education.
If you did not pass cycle 1 - register for NONC 755.
If you did not pass cycle 2 - register for NONC 7556 - Upon proof of registration from UEE, the CalTPA Office will assign you a CalTPA remediation specialist
- Contact the remediation specialist and make an appointment
- After remediation is complete, revise your CalTPA Cycle and resubmit into Pearson (note - you will have to pay ($150) to retake the assessment)
All questions relating to remediation should be sent to tpa@csustan.edu
Updated: August 26, 2025