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Board hears early CPAS pilot results; University of Minnesota program asks for edTPA variance

Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board · January 23, 2026
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Staff reported early, limited data from the CPAS pilot (a two‑year pilot begun Dec. 2024) and said they will request more data this spring. Carla Stone of the University of Minnesota asked the board for a variance to allow an alternative summative assessment in lieu of the edTPA for ESL and world‑language candidates this spring.

At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board received an update on the CPAS teacher‑performance assessment pilot and heard a public comment asking for temporary flexibility on edTPA requirements.

Erin Doan, the board’s Director of Educator Preparation and Pathways, said the board-approved two‑year pilot (authorized in Dec. 2024) has enrolled a majority of initial‑licensure providers and that staff have begun receiving self‑studies, PIRCA reports and other early data…

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