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PPAT® Assessment

An effective measure of a teacher candidate's readiness for the classroom

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PPAT Resources and Videos

Download fact sheets, flyers and research reports, and watch videos for more in-depth information about the PPAT assessment.

Flyers, fact sheets and general information

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

Alignment Between the PPAT® Assessment and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards
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Recommending a Passing Score for the PPAT® Assessment
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Proper Use of the ETS® Professional Educator Programs Assessments
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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.

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Providing Ongoing Feedback

Learn how the PPAT assessment provides ongoing feedback throughout the process, which helps support continuous improvement.

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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.

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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.

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