Welcome
Greetings & Introductions
Housekeeping items
Purpose Providing user training for the submission of PERCA via the new web based EPPAS system
EPPAS User Training
AgendaTimeline for our day together
Overview of Training Topics
Walk through the system
Practice session with Q & A
Why Does the Board Require Reports?MN Statute 122A.09 subdivision 4(d)
Third Round of Program Review since 2000
How is this report different from those we’ve done before?
Rationale & Context
MACTE representatives have been serving on a redesign task force for the past 3 years +
The goal was to provide a process that: Provided data to evidence program effectiveness Was less labor intensive and streamlined Served multiple needs and required less duplication of effort Standardized the review process across program types Was focused on data driven continuous improvement efforts Provided an accessible archive of programs for shared unit
and BOT use
The Creation of EPPAS
Program Reporting is now made up of 3 ComponentsReflected in Draft Program Rule – MN Rule 8700.7600
http://mn.gov/board-of-teaching/board-operations/initiatives/
Program Inputs – Tier 1(course work, field experiences, residencies, etc.)
Program Specific Candidate Performance Data – Tier 2Pearson will provide MTLE pass rate data and edTPA data directly
to the MN BOT annually
Continuous Improvement Reporting – Tier 3Narrative
PERCA Revisions
Familiarize users from each unit with the EPPAS tool for program reporting
Understand the differences in reporting across program types
Begin working within the EPPAS applications for your institutions
Training Objectives
Unit staff responsible for entering program data
(Entry Role)
Unit leaders(Verify Role)
- Priority for immediate BOT staff support will be given to those reporting in the 2013-2014 academic year -
Who Are EPPAS Users?
All users must first be granted approval by their unit leader prior to login
Enter through the EPPAS page on the BOT website
Login to Existing Account OR Create MDE account then Log out and enter EPPAS again, using login and password
Request access for your user role - Entry vs. Verify
Receive confirmation email when your access is approved at MDE.
You are now ready to enter & use EPPAS
Each user must have their own working account Do not share user names and passwords
Login/User Access
Verify that all of the approved programs at your campus have been entered and saved correctly
Each program is identified as unique on the first page of an application which is critical to matching program data.
Before you begin…
The Home Page @ Your Institution
Viewing the List of Program applications
Sorting the list of programs
Left hand navigation options
Download Ready DocumentsFiscal AttestationFaculty Qualifications Program Development and CapacityStatutory Requirements
What is the difference between a RIPA application and a PERCA application?
Which should I be using and when?
Why does the process look different this time than it will in the future?
RIPA vs. PERCA Applications
SEP vs. Content Applications
SEP
Course Sequence - Program Inputs Only
Thresholds will count:• Credits (18)
Field Based Exp. Hours will be totaled
Alignment to Standards Program attachments
Content
Course Sequence - Program Inputs Thresholds will count:
• Credits (40)• Field Based Exp. Hours (100)• Student Teaching Weeks (12)
Alignment to Standards Assessment Information Candidate Competency Data
(auto) Program Attachments
Unique IdentifiersNaming conventions
Reporting YearRoute Type/Route Code
Undergraduate vs. Graduate ProgramsCloning option
Creating a ProgramThe program identification page
Course number/name
Naming/numbering conventions
Upload of current syllabi
Error messages vs. Warning messages
What is a waiver?
Course/Experience Requirements
Drop down menu created on course sequence page
“Approved PEPER” learning activity or assessment
If alignment to standards changes, this box will need to be updated to reflect the learning activity or assessment in PERCA applications
Completing learning activities/assessments now vs. in the future
Alignment to Standards
Performance Data will be available on PERCA applications only
Due to changes in Title II reporting to make this streamlining possible, data for MTLE scores may be inaccurate for the first cycle of reporting
All programs will import data, regardless of the N reflected. Low N will be taken into consideration when making approval decisions according to proposed MN Rule 8700.7600
Performance Data
Overlap with Title II Reporting for ease of state/federal alignment
May indicate a key assessment is imbedded in a particular course or experience, as well as in the SEP sequence
Standards that are being addressed will need to be stated
Assessment Section
Guidance will be offered going forward based on Rule revision.
Questions were distributed at spring MACTE meeting.
Answers/goals will roll forward to the next PERCA application so that each year, there is an opportunity to address the goals of the previous reporting cycle.
Continuous Improvement Narrative
Data Entry Role - Validate to make sure application is complete.
Respond to any error or warning messages Upload Fiscal Attestation Notify Unit Leader of completion Unit Leader must verify information is
correct, sign attestation and submit the application
Submitting for Review
MDE Helpdesk
User questions submitted by emailCompiled and added to FAQ document
on the EPPAS website
User Guide/Handbook is forthcoming
Support
BOT staff will be on hand to answer questions as you explore
More information about nonconventional and alternative programs will be provided for those institutions that have them
Watch the EPPAS website for additional resources.
Thank you for your time, attention and patience as we begin this work together!
Practice Opportunity Q & A
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