Candidate Support and Evaluation

Teacher Candidates are supported throughout the program as they complete key assignments and are provided critical feedback on their developing knowledge and skills.

Key Assignments

  • Prerequisite Course Assignments, Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Lesson Plan Notebook
  • Designed to help candidates develop the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher in California public schools.


Candidate Support and Feedback

  • Coaching Cycle Forms, Teacher Candidate Improvement Plan
  • Provide critical feedback to candidates of their progress in the field, and, when necessary, provide a detailed directions and guidance for improving practice.


Candidate Evaluations

  • Course grades, TPE Level of Proficiency, Standard 8 Subject Matter Evaluation, Teaching Performance Assessment
  • Provide candidates with feedback on their progress and performance.  
  • Conducted at multiple points and by multiple individuals throughout the program.
  • See the  Program Transition Points   for specific criteria.