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Commission-Approved TPA Passing Standards
2025-2026 Teaching Performance Assessment Versions
| TeachingPerformance Assessment (TPA) | Adopted TPA Passing Standard | Secondary Passing Standard with TPE Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| CalTPA Multiple Subject: Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA PK3 Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA Single Subject Cycles 1 & 2 (Revised) | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA World Language Cycles 1 & 2 (Revised) | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA Mild to Moderate Support Needs Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA Extensive Support Needs Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA ECSE Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA DHH Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA VI Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| edTPA Elementary with Literacy | 47 | 44 |
| edTPA Education Specialist with Literacy | 35 | 34 |
2018-2025 Teaching Performance Assessment Versions
| Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) | Adopted TPA Passing Standard | Secondary Passing Standard with TPE Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| CalTPA Multiple Subject: Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA PK3 Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA Single Subject Cycles 1 & 2 (Revised) | 16 | 14 |
| CalTPA World Language Cycles 1 & 2 (Revised) | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA Mild to Moderate Support Needs Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA Extensive Support Needs Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA ECSE Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA DHH Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| Education Specialist CalTPA VI Math Cycle & Literacy Cycle | 16 | 14 |
| edTPA Elementary with Literacy | 47 | 44 |
| edTPA Education Specialist with Literacy | 35 | 34 |
Updated October 31, 2025