The Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) comprise the body of knowledge, skills, and
abilities that beginning general education teachers have the opportunity to learn in approved
teacher preparation programs in California. Beginning teachers demonstrate their knowledge
of the TPEs by successfully completing course work, engaging in clinical practice, and passing a
Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) based on the TPEs. Beginning teachers must meet
these requirements prior to being recommended for a preliminary teaching credential in
California. TPEs guide teacher preparation program development; candidate competency with
respect to the TPEs is measured through the TPA.
The TPEs are research-based and aligned to national teaching standards expectations. They link
to expectations set forth in California's adopted content standards for students. They require
beginning teachers to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe, healthy,
and supportive learning environments to meet the needs of each and every student and to
model digital literacy and ethical digital citizenship.