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
Registration Information
Fall 2025
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
Registration closed
Dates | August 23 – October 4, 2025 (Saturdays) |
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Times | 8:30 am – 10:00 am via Zoom |
Last date to register |
September 17, 2025 |
Last day to drop | September 17, 2025 |
Last date to get 100% refund |
August 30, 2025 |
Last day to drop or get partial refund |
September 17, 2025 |
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
Dates | October 18 – December 6, 2025 (Saturdays) |
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Times | 8:30 am – 10:00 am via Zoom |
Last date to register |
November 3, 2025 |
Last Day to Drop | November 3, 2025 |
Last date to get 100% refund |
October 25, 2025 |
Last day to drop or get partial refund |
November 3, 2025 |
Tuition Fees |
$500 for the course. Fees are due at the time of registration |
Please Note: Registration takes 3-5 business days.
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.