This document shows how candidates start, complete, and transfer an edTPA Portfolio.
Starting a portfolio
When candidates access the edTPA platform, they will be able to:
- Quickly select the appropriate edTPA assessment
- Enter an authorization key - however they will also have the option to do this later
Note: Candidates will see National versions of the edTPA assessments.
Note: Candidates can access this page by clicking on their Menu in the top left hand corner of their Home page.
Portfolio Overview
On the Portfolio Overview page, candidates are provided:
- Summary of progress towards completion of Tasks
- Important Resources for download
- Instructions to inform their process
- Contact information of the organization's Key Contact
Task View
The Task View provides a detailed overview of each Task Part.
Templates are provided when appropriate. Full instructions from the assessment handbooks are inside the platform.
When all necessary materials have been uploaded for a Task part, that circle beside that part will turn green.
Status
After all Tasks and parts are complete according to specification, the Portfolio Overview page will show all green dots.
If you would like to transfer your portfolio locally only to your organization, select Local Evaluation. 
Review and Transfer
On the Review and Transfer page, all uploaded files are automatically renamed according to assessment specifications.
After transfer to Pearson, this page is also available to approved faculty.
