TPA Prep Courses

Overview

The CalTPA prep courses prepare aspiring elementary, middle, and high school teachers to take the first and second cycles of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA). Courses are 6- 7 weeks long and are conducted fully online. Participants will receive 3 units of contract extension credit for each course.

Note: This course is meant for individuals who are able to register and take the Multiple Subject or Single Subject CalTPA. It is not meant for individuals who are seeking to earn a credential in Special Education or for those who are taking the Administrative Performance Assessment (APA). Also – In order to take the CalTPA you must meet the following requirements:

  • Teach in a TK-12 classroom setting where you have access to students in an in-person or synchronous virtual setting.
  • Be able to video record a lesson (or set of lessons) that can be submitted to Pearson for scoring.
  • The recording(s) must also include the teacher and at least three students – who all must be seen and heard.
  • For the second cycle specifically – samples of student work must be collected and submitted

Be prepared to register and pay for the CalTPA through Pearson. The cost of each cycle is $150. Information that explains the registration process through Pearson can be found here.

If individuals are not able to meet the above requirements, they will not be able to submit the CalTPA to Pearson for scoring - therefore you should not register for this course. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Soodjidna at dsoodjinda@csustan.edu

 

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Course Descriptions

EDUC 6790 - Asset Based Lesson Planning: Preparing for the CalTPA- Cycle 1 (3 extension units)

This course supports teacher candidates in successfully completing the Multiple Subject CalTPA Math Cycle, and the Single Subject CalTPA Cycle 2: Learning About Students and Planning a Lesson. Candidates learn to design, teach, and assess standards-based lessons that are grounded in students’ cultural and linguistic assets, while making purposeful adaptations that build upon each student’s unique strengths and learning needs.

Price: $500

EDUC 6791 - Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2 (3 extension units)

This course supports teacher candidates in successfully completing the Multiple Subject CalTPA Literacy Cycle, and the Single Subject SSCP Cycle 2: Assessment-Driven Instruction. Candidates learn to design, teach, and assess standards-based lessons that promote English Language Development (ELD) across content areas, analyze student learning, and use assessment data to plan targeted instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Price: $500

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Registration Information

Spring 2026

Fully online – synchronous classes will meet on the dates indicated; asynchronous online class sessions will be at no determined day and time.

EDUC 6790 – Asset Based Lesson Planning – Preparing for the CalTPA Cycle 1

Register here

Dates February 1 –  March 22, 2026 (Saturdays)
Times 8:30 am – 10:00 am via Zoom
Last date to
register		 February 23, 2026
Last day to drop February 23, 2026
Last date to get
100% refund		 January 28, 2026
Last day to drop or
get partial refund		 February 23, 2026
Tuition fEES $500 for the course. Fees are due at the time of registration

EDUC 6791 – Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2

Register here

Dates March 29 – May 24, 2026 (Saturdays)
Times 8:30 am – 10:00 am via Zoom
Last date to
register		 February 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop February 23, 2026
Last date to get
100% refund		 January 28, 2026
Last day to drop or
get partial refund		 February 23, 2026
Tuition Fees

$500 for the course. Fees are due at the time of registration

Please Note: Registration takes 3-5 business days.

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About the Instructor

Dr. Daniel Soodjinda

Dr. Daniel Soodjinda is currently the CalTPA faculty coordinator at CSU Stanislaus where he is also an associate professor of Liberal Studies and Teacher Education. He has over 15 years of experience with the CalTPA and has facilitated CalTPA support workshops for teacher candidates, teacher education faculty, university supervisors, and mentor teachers across the state. He also conducts research related to the CalTPA and has and presented his findings at a number of nationwide conferences.