Program Schedule: 2011 - 2012
January 27 - Mini-conference with school representatives re: clinical practice
University of Indianapolis
February 17-19 - IACTE session
AACTE Conference - Chicago
March 2 - Student learning ,developmental psychology, assessment of candidate impact
Valparaiso University
Our first IACTE meeting of the new year is scheduled for Friday, January 27th. We have a very informative meeting addressing the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) planned, as well as time to discuss the proposed “REPA 2.” In preparation for the meeting, you are encouraged to review the following materials. Good information re: the TPA may be found at
With respect to “REPA 2”, you may find the proposed rules and IDOE summary of the changes at http://www.doe.in.gov/stateboard/2012-01-04.html (under VIII. Action).
Please advise me of your plans to attend no later than Monday, January 23rd. The specific information is below:
The topic for this meeting will be the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) being promoted by AACTE and most recently, by the NEA. The TPA has been adopted for its initial field test by 21+ states as a way for teacher preparation programs to document accountability and generate national norms, especially as national and state forces are calling for such accountability.
Speakers for the meeting will include: