Resources

The resources below are designed to help states, agencies and educator preparation programs learn more about using the PPAT^® assessment and help guide prospective users to fully understand the PPAT process.

General Information

• Myths vs. Facts: Learn the Truth About the PPAT^® Assessment
• Fact Sheet on the PPAT^® Assessment and edTPA™
• PPAT^® Assessment: Showing What Candidates Can Do in a Full Cycle of Teaching
• History of ETS Performance Assessments
• Getting Started with the PPAT^® Assessment

Research Resources

• Recommending a Passing Score for the PPAT^® Assessment
• Alignment Between the PPAT^® Assessment and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards

Videos

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  • Importance of PPAT Task 1
    Learn how the PPAT Task 1 helps teacher candidates transition to their student-teaching classroom role. (2 mins., 15 secs.)
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  • Providing Ongoing Feedback
    Learn how the PPAT assessment provides ongoing feedback throughout the process, which helps support continuous improvement. (2 mins., 34 secs.)
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  • Collaborating for Success: How to Use the PPAT Assessment to Support Teacher Candidates
    Watch a panel of education professionals discuss the need for, the utility and the implementation of performance assessments. (1 hr.)

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  • An Overview of the PPAT Assessment
    Watch this overview video to learn more about the PPAT assessment, including the development process, performance measures and the added benefits. (18 mins., 48 secs.)
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  • An Effective Measurement
    Watch State Teachers of the Year share their opinions about the PPAT assessment and how it incorporates the necessary elements to measure teacher candidate effectiveness. (3 mins., 4 secs.)
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