By Panagis Dionysios Malik Evangelatos Passing CalAPA Cycle 1 can feel overwhelming at first. Between analyzing data, identifying an equity gap, conducting interviews, and writing your narratives, it’s easy to lose sight of what the assessors are actually looking for. After successfully passing Cycle 1, I reflected on the strategies that made the biggest difference.Continue reading “4 Tips to Help You Pass CalAPA Cycle 1”
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7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Teacher Induction
By Panagis Dionysios Malik Evangelatos 1. Understand that induction is meant to help you, not hurt you. Teacher induction is not another hurdle standing between you and full credentialing. It exists to support you during your first years in the classroom and help you grow as an effective educator. 2. Don’t delay starting induction. SomeContinue reading “7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Teacher Induction”
11 Tips for Passing the edTPA
By Panagis Dionysios Malik Evangelatos 1. Attend class and listen to your professors Your professors know the edTPA inside and out. Pay close attention to their advice and examples—they are often aligned directly with the scoring rubrics. 2. Take your courses in sequence If your program has a recommended course sequence, follow it. I tookContinue reading “11 Tips for Passing the edTPA”