Maryland State Board of Education Minutes 2026-04-28
Board Adjusts edTPA Plan for Pearson Redesign
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Description
The Maryland State Board of Education discussed Pearson’s redesigned edTPA Essentials assessment, which will replace the current edTPA for teacher licensure. The Board approved updates to the phase-in plan to extend existing passing policies through August 2027 and to pilot edTPA Essentials during the 2026–2027 school year.
Contract Details
Vendor
PEARSON
Agency
Maryland State Department of Education, MD
Contract Type
TECHNOLOGY
Document Date
April 28, 2026
Renewal Date
2027-08-31
Renewal Info
Board extended the existing passing-score policy through August 2027, authorized a 2026–2027 pilot of edTPA Essentials, and set a 2027–2028 norming year before adopting final passing scores in fall 2028.
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