Course Descriptions
EDUC 6790 - Asset Based Lesson Planning: Preparing for the CalTPA- Cycle 1 (3 extension units)
In this workshop, current teachers, interns and student teachers who are working through CalTPA Cycle 1 will advance their knowledge about Cycle 1, and more specifically, the ways in which lesson planning is unpacked. Specific areas of focus include: learning about students’ strengths and learning needs, asset-based instruction, and support strategies that will further the academic development of English learners, students with special needs, and students who have other challenging life experiences. The course will explore these topics with a detailed walk through of all elements in CalTPA Cycle 1 and prepare candidates to submit their assessments for scoring.
Price: $500
EDUC 6791 - Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2 (3 extension units)
In this course – current teachers, interns, and student teachers who are working through CalTPA Cycle 2 will advance their knowledge about assessment driven instruction. Specific areas of focus include: Informal, student-self, and formal assessment planning, rubric development, the development of higher order thinking skills, and the integration of instructional technology. The course will unpack these topics with a detailed walk through of all elements in CalTPA cycle 2 and prepare candidates to submit their cycle for scoring.
Price: $500
Registration Information
Fall 2023
EDUC 6790 – Asset Based Lesson Planning – Preparing for the CalTPA Cycle 1
Dates | 9/9/23- 10/14/23 |
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Class Day/Time | Class meets virtually Saturday’s 8:30am – 10:00am |
Cost | $500 |
Registration | Closed |
Last date to register |
9/23/23 |
Last date to get 100% refund |
9/16/23 |
Last day to drop or get partial (65%) refund |
9/23/23 |
EDUC 6791 – Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2
Dates | 10/28/23- 12/9/23 |
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Class Day/Time | Class meets virtually Saturday’s 8:30am – 10:00am |
Cost | $500 |
Registration | Register here |
Last date to register |
11/11/23 |
Last date to get 100% refund |
11/3/23 |
Last day to drop or get partial (65%) refund |
11/11/23 |
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.