First 5 steps to begin edTPA Task 1- edTPA the Easy Way

[@leeivey1707]

I can’t thank you enough. I had no guidance or support whatsoever for edTPA, and now I finally feel like I can do this! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to slay this thing.

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Hi Lee! Saw your comment on TPT - here is the Elementary Education checklist for all 18** rubrics! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/edTPA-Elementary-Education-Complete-Checklist-for-all-18-Rubrics-3633537 Good luck!

[@saidamendoza4351]

Omg! I thought I was just "dumb" or didn't ask the right questions because I don't know how to start on this. Have no guidance or s support for edTPA. I had to ask some of my classmates for some advice!

[@aperez3638]

I know this comment will get lost but thank you for this video. I passed my edtpa. After tears, struggles and pain, I’ll be able to teach Spanish! 🇦🇷 Thank youuuuu so much ❤️🙏

[@exceltutorial4020]

I wish I had found these videos at the beginning of my edTPA journey. However, I did find them in time enough to go back over and revise.

[@ke.a8665]

I am sitting here writing notes and freaking out even though I am a year away from this stage of my education. I am trying to get everything down pat so that I will be prepared for this when the time comes. Thank you is what I want to say because I needed this and will reference back from time to time and even while I work on the EDtpa. you are very clear and detailed and you are easing my anxiety. THANK YOU from the deepest part of my being.

[@tierrastark7258]

Wow !!! I’m interning and teaching at the same time ! This videos had definitely made me feel like I can do this EdTPA thing ! You are definitely a God send ! I plan on watching all of these videos .

[@BlueSpams]

Current teacher here. Wanted to just say thank you for uploading this! I took mine a while ago but watching this helped me kind of mentally prepare for my test. I feel like the guides they give you ahead of time are often confusing and overwhelming. So hearing someone explain it better was really helpful!

[@marissajenson8398]

I am so thankful for this. I am a senior in college and am about to start student teaching and am required to complete an edTPA. I take online classes from a school in a different state where the edTPA is not required and have reached out to several of my school counselors with questions concerning the edTPA and they give me basically nothing, haha. This video helps me feel a lot more prepared and confident!

[@jasonlewis3437]

1. Know what they are looking 2. Coordinate with your mentor teacher 3. Pick your standard 4. Write your learning objective 5. Write your best lesson plans

[@marissawhite2680]

You are a beautiful human.

[@henryettawheaten2111]

This is a great video. I only had a vague idea of what edTPA is until I saw this. Thank you for these videos. I will be diligently studying them.

[@RowMenRob]

Yes ! I don’t know where to start!!

[@SctlndRx2018]

I've had literally ZERO guidance from my degree program-- THANK YOU X10000000!

[@literallyalina]

I'm watching this 6 days before my EdTPA is due lol

[@chocolatecherrycoffy]

Did you pass?

[@musaazi87]

girl ... lol

[@literallyalina]

princess monkey bear I did! I pulled an all nighter and wrote all of it in 2 days. I’m teaching now :)

[@literallyalina]

princess monkey bear I did! I pulled an all nighter and wrote all of it in 2 days. I’m teaching now :)

[@chocolatecherrycoffy]

@@literallyalina Well now, that is just very encouraging! I am majorly struggling right now as we currently have no way of assessing student work due to virtual learning. I am so behind my peers because their districts purchased effective ways to assess student work. I am so nervous.

[@laurenharris1732]

I first watched your video's when I was just curious about what edTPA was. It really helped me to get mentally prepared for this rigorous assessment. My cohort is now just starting to work on edTPA and I have a better sense of how to start and get going on this. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@nathanjones7381]

You have been more helpful than any of my professors. I'm not knocking on them, I am praising you! I have recommended your videos in all of my classes.

[@ndinthecity]

Hey there, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for these videos. I passed with a 60 out of 75 (ESL)!!!

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Ahhh congrats!!! What awesome news!!

[@SenoraPatten]

That's awesome! I"m doing ESL next semester. Any tips?

[@danielleriverso8433]

Congrats! I'm starting the process now! Did you notice any important changes in the edTPA since she made the videos? It is almost a year later so I am afraid they have updated some requirements. Will be checking through the handbook.

[@ndinthecity]

Hi, no changes, just a lot of repetition. At times, it will feel as though you are being asked the same thing over and over again. I found it to be a long process so start early.

[@ndinthecity]

Hi@@SenoraPatten, my main tips are to start early, keep a check list of the what you must touch on during filming, and don't worry about things being perfect. They want to see you reflect on your teaching. Hope that helps. Do let me know how it goes.

[@kechaundagilcrease]

Thank you so much for this video. I was in the middle of putting it all together in my mind and with random notes and I felt like I was loosing it. I will let you know my results once it's all over.

[@yolandajohnson8905]

Hi KeChaunda what was your score for EdTPA?

[@jb4ever78]

58 out of 75 Thank God that it's over!!!

[@monacellamarra1350]

Thank you so much for educating me on how to prep for the edtpa... great presentation I wish u were my teacher...I will take all those steps you have given in order to take my exam..again thank you for sharing your knowledge with me...

[@robbiesmith1381]

I only passed due to a technical issue. My university required a 37 to pass, and I received a 36 on my score. Due to COVID19, however, my university decided to use last years standards for a passing score, which was a minimum of 36. I passed because of COVID19 closed the schools, and remaking some of the parts up for the EdTPA was impossible. That's the only way I passed it, and I am grateful.

[@JuliaBarrett-wm6ge]

you have the best voice/insights! do you have a video for task 4?

[@christinamabry1034]

Question, for Task 1 Part D: Assessments, I understand I'm including the formative assessments since that measures how a student is doing during the course of the learning segment. Those will be connected to my lessons/lesson plans. Do I need to include the summative assessment as well? Task 3 includes the quiz, but do I need to include the final assessment? The big test we give at the end of each unit to measure how much a student has learned?

[@annalee1318]

This calmed me down so much! Thank you!!!

[@cassandradaniels3210]

Your videos have been very helpful as I prepare for edTPA. I am student teaching second grade and my content for edTPA is math!

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

yay fellow math teacher! Glad they have been helpful! I also just posted my Elementary Math 3 page checklist on TPT if youre interested! :) www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/edTPA-Elementary-Math-Complete-Checklist-for-all-15-Rubrics-Goal-Level-34-3626426

[@angelaashley5520]

You provide practical information in an easy to follow manner. Thank you.

[@sandymiedema3812]

Thank you so kindly for your support!

[@hwatkinsjr]

I have been so confused on how to start, your video has really helped and has presented a better picture.

[@wendygonzalez3579]

I subscribed to your video. I'm trying to get more familiar with edTPA because my program failed to do so. Thank you for your videos and I will continue watching them for more tips!

[@emmanuelrodriguez1693]

The anxiety is melting away! Thank you so, so much. You are a natural born teacher. Do you have a video explaining the best angle to take the video?

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Aw thank you! Also I have a video with my tips for filming, but if I didn’t say it, I had my video set up at the front of my classroom since the goal of the footage is not to see myself “teach” but rather to see students engaging with the content :) I of course could be seen throughout it moving around my students and posing the guiding questions, but the main focus was the students :)

[@Like_An_Eagle]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

[@savannacash4626]

I am a student teacher at your mom's school and wow- your videos have been super helpful!! I am secondary math and filming next week- say prayers :)

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Ahh so cool Savannah!! good luck!! Make the rubric level progression doc your best friend! You got it!

[@LeahGrabowski]

Thank you!!! I’m submitting my EdTPA at the end of February and I’m already freaking out!

[@cassieatkinson2309]

I am having such a hard time with this whole thing. I am also supposed to be submit edTPA at the end of february. My host teacher is really busy and isn't offering any guidance. I am at a loss for my opinion writing - they use lucy calkins and it is a ton of learning segments and I am just lost. What is your edTPA in?

[@LeahGrabowski]

Cassie Atkinson I’m taking the EdTPA in World Languages: Spanish! It also doesn’t help that the guidelines state that we are not allowed to get help from our professors or cooperating teacher, so that’s unfortunate too!

[@SarahCamacho_]

I am so thankful for these videos. Thank you so so much for taking the time to post them!

[@namharidbanamso2992]

hi, just wanted to let you know my appreciation for your videos especially the tips one. I didn't score like you did but I got my way above average score 3.4 average on each rubric. Thank you.

[@liakitadarnell1799]

Thank you so much

[@LeenAileen]

Is there anyway you can make a video about academic language?

[@neplains]

This is very helpful, I wish I had found this video a couple months ago!

[@bridgettenunes2885]

Thank you for your videos! I'm working on my edTPA this semester and I'm already stressing out. I'm very curious to what kind of lesson plan template that you used to get started.

[@claudianoelia841]

please do one for TESOL-K-12 education

[@mikedjock]

Thanks! This is very helpful

[@cathyslaven2339]

You are adorable and amazing! Thank you for making EdTPA feel less daunting!!

[@signevanslyke699]

Thank you for sharing these helpful videos. Did you ever post one that address the language function and demands?

[@katinawilliams2673]

thanks you talk well and present it well. thanks so much

[@krieg-thewarwithin6040]

Can you make a video breaking down each task 1-4?

[@nicolekiriazis9888]

Do you have any tips or videos on Essential Literacy Strategy? I am having a hard time understanding that

[@leahmcneill8124]

I just found this channel and I am SO glad I did! I'm just about to start writing my lessons but have already altered my plans based on the two videos I've seen of yours. I'm excited to see what I learn after watching all of them. I'm especially grateful for this first video. I have been putting off the edTPA because 1. Student teaching is stressful enough and 2. I didn't know where to start because it was so overwhelming! I ended up breaking the edTPA into a few basic steps and checked it with my professor but this is even more helpful! Thank you for breaking it down. I am a future SpEd teacher so do you know of any resources similar to your TPT resources that consolidate the rubrics into a checklist? Again, thank you so much Shelby for doing this. I will be sharing this with my classmates!

[@carneshiahood9467]

I need all the help and assistance I get on this. All comments and suggestions appreciated! Please reply!

[@sydneylee428]

I’m watching this because I have put off the Edtpa for two years. I graduated in 2018 and hope that I pass.

[@ylprevatt3675]

Hi, very helpful videos. Can you point me to where the language demand video is located ? Thanks

[@paulingrajales2]

I am also interested in the language demand video as well.

[@theboys4439]

For step 2, is there any effects if I'm the TOR?

[@larashoenholz4454]

Do the standards we use depend on what state we are seeking certification in? I am student teaching in a school that is not in the same state I am seeking certification in.

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Hi Lara, to my knowledge, no. the scorers will score you based on what standards you say you are trying to teach. So you write on your lesson plan “standard GS 12.4b” or whatever and then list what that standard says ie “student will be able to add and subtract single digit integers” - then as long as you teach that, you’ll be good!

[@jamprin]

Thank you for posting these videos!!! They are so helpful and relevant, You rock :-)

[@amberhoffman8208]

Thank goodness for your videos! Doing the edTPA during remote learning is so stressful but your videos really help!

[@enchainedtreasures]

I don't have a mentor teacher or content team... I am a lowly substitute TA / Substitute teacher because NYS doesn't recognize my certification from out of state.

[@hannahbirdsong8548]

Thank you for saving my life

[@Tabishaun]

Thanks so much. This was super helpful!!

[@paulmaraldo4313]

This is awesome and very helpful!

[@kristinraines9444]

I'm looking for the video that you said described the types of lessons edTPA looks for...Can you help me find it?

[@boydloris]

Thanks for the great info

[@salpritalian81]

Thank you so much. I am so thankful to you and I am doing my EDTPA for my undergrad. I am a future Spanish teacher. I have a question, since I am a Spanish teacher where will I need to look for Language demand? I am curious. I appreciate it. I am watching all of your videos and taking notes.

[@Pancakeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

I am also working to becoming a Spanish teacher. For world language the language demand is not part of our components because we teach a second language.

[@sergiolopezjr.1559]

Thanks so much for these!

[@ashleykhan4189]

This is SO appreciated!!!!!!!! Thank you

[@cristinamartinez-canton8625]

Thank you so much for these videos! My program is having us turn in our task 4 assessment first. Do you have any tips specific to task 4? Im super nervous and stressed about it!

[@lacyfajerstein9708]

Hi, thank you for these helpful videos! I am an ELA teacher, and I am a bit confused about picking the central focus and standards. Even for high school, is it ONE standard? Or one standard per lesson? Where can I find more about this? It is my natural inclination to have three standards for each lesson. Also, for the central focus, should that be built on throughout each lesson? Or is it ok to list the exact same central focus on each lesson plan? Thank you!

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Do you have the "understanding rubric level progressions" document? this will definitely break it down for you. When I did middle grades math, I did one overarching standard (it was actually part of one standard) and did 3 days of lessons and a 4th of formal assessment. I did list the exact same central focus for each lesson plan :) and in my commentary I talked about how each lesson further expanded the knowledge of that standard/central focus and how they all built on one another. :) hope that helped!

[@timothywhitney6307]

Thank you... This helped a lot!

[@inanoctopusesgarden]

This is beyond helpful! You're amazing and thank you for these videos!

[@rebecca.menashe]

I'm an art teacher. Any advice in the type of lesson they need to see?

[@enchainedtreasures]

I second this! I am also not currently not even teaching the subject and don't know what to do!

[@ashleyromerosolis8973]

You are a lifesaver ❤️

[@chantelwatkins7540]

Thank you soo much.

[@patricia94601]

What is the role of the mentor teacher? Why is coordinating with them so important?

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Hi! If they don't understand all that you need to do for edTPA, they may not be willing to let you take the lead that you need to get all of your requirements met for submission.

[@thedigitalrepository9121]

You mentioned going alt route. How long was your course? How long did you have to work on this? Because of the change in scoring starting in September my University bumped this class to earlier in the cycle. This is only my second class and it's an 8 week course. This task seems very daunting.

[@danielledenisegutierrez7806]

What kind of camera works best?

[@judyweakley2935]

Thanks so much!

[@PastorMike02]

I need help understanding what they mean by "Feedback." I know it doesn't mean what most people think it means. They are looking for something different. Maybe you could do a video on that. Thanks again!

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

I think in my task 3 commentary video I may give some examples that help clarify that for you :)

[@PastorMike02]

Ok, I'm working on my Task 1 and 2. I haven't looked at task 3 video yet. Thanks for the reply!

[@CrystalBreMusic]

Would you recommend filling out every part that says modification/accommodation..etc even if there is nothing to put for that lesson??

[@krieg-thewarwithin6040]

Did you take edtpa Elementary mathematics with literacy?

[@private5568]

how can I contact you directly for HELP??? TIA

[@yamelvarosario216]

Standards based question: I taught a segment that incorporated components of two standards. I taught factoring and applying the Distributive Property. Can I include both standards in Task 1 or should I only one?

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Yes you can include both :) and I see why you taught them together of course ! Just know you’ll be held accountable to teaching both and assessing both so make sure you’re consistent throughout all tasks in evaluating both standards :) aka your assessment in task 3 and the commentary would discuss your students mastery of both :)

[@yamelvarosario216]

edTPA the easy way Thank you sooo much for your help! This project has been giving me such anxiety!

[@NaterTater182]

So I watched her videos and I got a 54.. so her videos are good 😎

[@Saturdaygrim]

For the 3 lesson plans you choose to cover, do you stick to the same standard for all 3 lessons or are you supposed to change the standard for each lesson? A question none of my professors ever really answered...

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Because edTPA only covers a 3-5 day learning cycle, it is totally possible the standard might’ve stay the same. I even did just one part of one standard and it lasted 4 days . If you say you are focusing on more than one standard, they will hold you accountable to both teaching and assessing both standards - so just keep that in mind :)

[@rennyc.b.8879]

I suggest you use the same standard for all lessons

[@ariellecraig2335]

Let's say I picked a math standard. Can all of my lessons be math lessons or do I have to have a Ela lesson, math and science lesson ? I am doing early childhood and in NY. I am a bit confused.

[@josephmiles5904]

Wait, so I'm only supposed to cover one standard over three to five days?

[@musaazi87]

yes

[@julianarosemo]

I would like to know more about EdTPA task 4.

[@teegee792]

Juliana Mowatt task 4? (1-3)

[@bridgettefoote3187]

Do you have examples on teachers pay teachers? I would like to purchase it if you have it.

[@smokeonit2322]

Christopher Foote, it's against edTPA guidelines to show our port folio to anyone. They are very strict.

[@Juanitahrod]

Could I see the template you used for your lesson plans?

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Email me at [e-mail] 👌

[@veronicajackson2025]

Thank you! I'm a new subbie!

[@drrreamchow6576]

Does this apply to the performing arts as well?

[@gloriac5375]

Very helpful videos! Thanks for posting! I have a question regarding state standard...it's okay my learning segment of 3-4 lessons focus on part of a standard or does my learning segment need to cover every component of a standard? If it's okay to focus on just part of a standard, do I state just that part in my lesson plans or I should include the entire standard?

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Hi Gloria! Just part of a standard is fine! When I did it, my standard had 4 parts and I focused on 2 of them :) just make sure every lesson addresses the same central focus (standard/part of the standard) and you’ll be good!

[@gloriac5375]

Thanks so much for your quick reply! Appreciate your help! If I focus on only part of a standard, should I delete the parts that I don't focus on in my lesson plans or should I include the entire standard anyway?

[@lisaknight4345]

My professor says to remove that part of the standard you are not teaching.

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

Lisa Knight yes that’s what I did!

[@dschively1]

@@edTPAtheeasyway So I'm a SPED major for elementary and so far I have had no help whats so ever. This is just practice edTPA but we still get scored by our professor for a letter grade. But I just got finished with a 3-day lesson plan and it was for Science, Reading, Math but it's for STEM project. Well, my professor said I could use the same lesson plan for SPED and I am now planning the commentary for Task 1. Am I suppose to use all my standards? I know I am videoing on math and measurements bc my student struggles with that but I feel like if I don't use my standards I'm not going to have enough for my commentary. Sorry it's showing my husbands name but my name is Jana.

[@jimenagutierrez3501]

I am confused is this a state test like the praxis core or is a requirement when you already have the job

[@robbiesmith1381]

It's a state requirement, though I wouldn't call it a test. It's actually a series of parts you must complete, most of which are from observations at your school and your own personal reflections. This isn't like the Praxis Core at all.

[@myfourjays2322]

Quick question. Can I write 3 lesson plans using the same standard for all 3 lessons? I’m a sped 5th grade math teacher and I’m currently working on EdTPA. Thank you.

[@jjottman8992]

I'm doing Early Childhood math - 1st grade. In Task 1, the assessments I've created are mostly child-voice type...kinesthetic with a thumb raise, proof drawing when completing an equation, verbal as student explains their thinking, and one pre-assessment that is a written worksheet. Should I take a picture of the work the student is doing, a still-frame of 'thumbs-up' confirmation, and a blank worksheet? I'm so confused as to what to put in the file for assessments for task 1. I do have a test at the end to submit.

[@shazia.ali21]

Thank you so much!!!! you are a savior :)

[@edTPAtheeasyway]

I’m glad this is helpful! But Jesus is the only Savior 🙌💗 he literally gave me everything I needed to get through this daunting task! 😊

[@kerraduignan4196]

Hi! Where can I find the Language Demands video?

[@princessoferindelle9027]

Is there anyway you are willing to look over/provide feedback on edTPA rough drafts?

[@mollyhutcherson234]

You are an angel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[@russelladams9147]

Is there a reason why some students choose 5 lessons over 3? Thanks.

[@robbiesmith1381]

I did 5

[@darlenehoffman7504]

edTPA IS INSANE

[@Ohhmeeka40]

Hey how did you feel about your first day when going the alternative route. I'm kinda nervous

[@carolynborowski4165]

I was thinking about using two state standards that address systems algebrically and graphically, in order to create a strong conceptual/interrelation between multiple representations. Are two different standards going to be too much? You only talk about having one?

[@HeyItsMeeTee]

I am starting to plan my edTPA and im so stressed. I always thought I needed multiple standards and multiple learning objectives.... I only need one? Sorry I am new to this and very confused so I appreciate your videos

[@pearlcrystal7802]

Yeah only one !

[@1mastersean01]

Are you supposed to be making lesson plans every day when you take over "teaching responsibilities" and doing everything for edtpa?

[@kyleighwardwell3766]

Can all three of my lesson objectives for my 3 plans be exactly the same?

[@kyleighwardwell3766]

(I know they need to build upon each other, but as far as the actual objective.) For example, if students were subtracting with a zero in the tens place for three days... i'm not sure how to write anything different than "I can explain how to subtract when there is a zero in the tens place."

[@GrayCotton-t9e]

Billy Valley