26CTC010_RFI.pdf
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This is a Request for Interest (RFI) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to solicit information from interested agencies regarding the development of a new Commission Teaching Performance Assessment model. The RFI invites respondents with relevant expertise in performance assessment design, educator preparation, assessment administration, scoring, technology platforms, reporting, training, and statewide implementation to participate in discussions with the Commission. The proposed assessment model will be embedded in educator preparation programs, organized around an instructional cycle, modular in design, and adaptable across multiple credential areas including Multiple Subject Teaching, Single Subject Teaching, PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction, and various Education Specialist credentials. The model is intended to support both developmental feedback and formal readiness determinations while maintaining assessment integrity safeguards. Responses must be submitted via email to alice.cho@ctc.ca.gov with the subject line "Commission Teaching Performance Assessment RFI" no later than Monday, August 31, 2026. Respondents must include their organization name, primary contact information, description of relevant experience and qualifications, and a brief statement of interest in working with CTC.
This RFI is for information gathering and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, offer to contract, or commitment by the Commission to enter into an agreement with any respondent. The development of the new Teaching Performance Assessment model is mandated by California Education Code section 44320.2, which requires educator preparation programs to include a teaching performance assessment aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The fully developed model is expected to be supported by secure technology, calibrated scoring mechanisms, useful reporting capabilities, candidate and program supports, and appropriate assessment integrity safeguards. Respondents are directed to review the April 2026 Commission Agenda Item 3B regarding Design Specifications for a Commission Model Teaching Performance Assessment and Commission-approved Performance Assessment Design Standards, including guidance related to artificial intelligence use.
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California Commission Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95811 Administrative Services Division – Fiscal and Business Services
DATE: July 24, 2026
Request for Interest (RFI) Number 26CTC010
PURPOSE
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission and/or CTC) is providing the opportunity for interested agencies (“Respondents”) to participate in discussions regarding working with the Commission to meet the project goals specified herein. Respondents with relevant expertise in performance assessment design, educator preparation, assessment administration, scoring, technology platforms, reporting, training, and/or statewide implementation are invited to participate in this Request for Interest (RFI).
This RFI is for information gathering and market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, offer to contract, evaluation process, or commitment by the Commission to enter into an agreement with any respondent.
BACKGROUND
California Education Code section 44320.2 requires educator preparation programs to include a teaching performance assessment aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and congruent with state content and performance standards for pupils adopted by the State Board of Education.
For credential areas subject to the teaching performance assessment requirement, candidates must take and pass a teaching performance assessment, in addition to meeting all other applicable program and credential requirements. As required in statute, the Commission has developed and maintains a Commission model teaching performance assessment that approved educator preparation programs may elect to use.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The Commission is exploring development of a new Commission Teaching Performance Assessment model that is embedded in educator preparation, organized around an instructional cycle, modular in design, adaptable across credential areas, capable of supporting both developmental feedback and formal readiness determinations, and supported by secure technology, calibrated scoring, useful reporting, candidate and program supports, and appropriate assessment integrity safeguards.
California Commission Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95811 Administrative Services Division – Fiscal and Business Services
The fully developed model is expected to be usable by programs preparing candidates for the following credential areas:
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Single Subject Teaching Credential PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential
Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs Credential Education Specialist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credential
Education Specialist Visual Impairments Credential Education Specialist Early Childhood Special Education Credential
REFERENCE
Respondents should review the following materials:
Attachment 1. April 2026 Commission Agenda Item 3B, Design Specifications for a Commission Model Teaching Performance Assessment
Commission-approved Performance Assessment Design Standards, including added guidance related to the use of artificial intelligence
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Please indicate your interest in speaking with CTC by responding to this request via email to alice.cho@ctc.ca.gov with “Commission Teaching Performance Assessment RFI” in the subject line no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, and include the following:
Organization Name Primary contact name, title, email address, and phone number
Description of relevant experience or qualifications Brief statement of why you are interested in working with CTC
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this RFI or responses should be directed to:
Alice Cho California Commission on Teacher Credentialing alice.cho@ctc.ca.gov
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