CONNECTICUT, Ohio-A petition is circulating urging the CT State Board of Education to eliminate the edTPA requirement for teacher certification in Connecticut. The edTPA, a high-stakes standardized test, imposes a financial burden of $300 on aspiring teachers and is criticized for being ineffective and unpopular.
While it was once required in many states, it is now only mandated in Connecticut, Alabama, and Utah. Advocates argue for adopting Massachusetts’ evidence-based model for teacher certification, which comes at no cost to individuals and is seen as a more equitable alternative. The petition calls for action to alleviate financial stress on future educators and ensure a smoother path towards their teaching careers.
Connecticut, ditch the edTPA teacher certification requirement
