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Beyond the Red Pen: Providing Targeted Student Feedback
Feedback goes far beyond the red pen. It’s not about crossing out mistakes or writing “good job” in the margins—it’s about offering...
34 minutes ago2 min read


Rubric B-2: Spot Patterns, Close Gaps, and Drive Mastery with the EPiC™Key Assessment
Data tells a story—if you know how to read it. In Rubric B-2: Analyzing Whole Group Data , part of the EPiC™ Key Assessment...
5 days ago2 min read


Designing Evaluation Criteria That Matter: Tips for Rubric B-1 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment
Great assessments don’t happen by chance—they’re built with precision and purpose. In Rubric B-1: Designing Evaluation Criteria to...
Aug 153 min read


Reflect. Refine. Improve: Tips for Rubric A-6 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment
Without reflection, teaching stays the same. With it, everything changes. Rubric A‑6: Reflecting on Teaching in the EPiC™ Key...
Aug 52 min read


Beyond Yes or No: Elevating Questions that Spark Thinking With Rubric A-5 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment
What if a single question could shift a classroom from passive listening to active, analytical thinking? The EPiC™ Key Assessment’s...
Aug 12 min read


Beyond Compliance: Creating Respectful, Relationship-Rich Classrooms with Rubric A-4 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment
What does it really look like when teacher candidates foster classrooms where every student feels valued, heard, and safe to learn?...
Jul 252 min read


Get Their Attention—And Keep It: How to Succeed on Rubric A-3 of the EPiC™ Key Assessment
This installment of the EPiC™ Key Assessment Implementation Series focuses on Rubric A-3: Engaging Students in Learning . This portion...
Jul 183 min read


Are Your Candidates Really Planning for All Learners? Why Rubric A-2 Is the Litmus Test
Rubric A-2: Meeting the Needs of All Student Populations of the EPiC Key Assessment is a critical area where teacher candidates...
Jun 272 min read


Align, Plan, Deliver: How Rubric A-1 Shapes Effective Educators
In this installment of our EPiC Implementation Series, Rubric A-1: Planning Standards-Based & Content-Specific Instruction emphasizes...
Jun 202 min read


Getting Started with EPiC™: Practical Support for EPP Implementation
Implementing a new assessment can be complex, but the right guidance makes all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to launch a new...
Jun 51 min read


How EPiC™ Strengthens Teacher Preparation
Meeting every candidate where they are — with differentiated support, Evidence-First™ feedback, and affordable access for all. In today’s...
May 12 min read


Why EPiC™ is the Future of High-Stakes Teacher Candidate Assessments
The shift from traditional rubric-based assessments to more dynamic, evidence-driven models is gaining momentum. The EPiC™(Evaluating...
Apr 82 min read


Supporting Teacher Candidates Beyond Graduation: Using EPiC™ as a Reflective Lens for Ongoing Practice
The transition from teacher candidate to fully-fledged educator is filled with both excitement and challenges. For many, the journey...
Mar 252 min read


Supporting EPPs in Accreditation Renewal with EPiC™
Accreditation renewal is a critical process for Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) that ensures they continue to meet high-quality...
Feb 282 min read


Unlocking Professional Growth with PD Bytes: Practical, Self-Paced Learning
As part of the EPiC™ Support Dashboard, PD Bytes™ offer teacher candidates an efficient way to enhance their teaching practices with...
Jan 272 min read


The LoTi® Digital Age Survey: A Data-Driven Approach to Tracking Technology Implementation
The LoTi® Digital Age Survey is a powerful tool embedded in the EPiC™ Support Dashboard, designed to measure the instructional use of...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


The EPP Candidate Observation Tool: Enhancing Observation Efficiency and Data Tracking
The EPiC™ Support Dashboard equips Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) with multiple measures to ensure that the teacher preparation...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Giving Thanks for Evidence-Based Scoring: How the EPiC™ Key Assessment Eliminates Subjectivity in Teacher Candidate Evaluations
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time for reflection and gratitude, there’s something important in the world of teacher preparation that...
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Ensuring Equity and Access in Teacher Assessments with EPiC™
Providing all educators with the tools and support they need to succeed is crucial. The EPiC™ Key Assessment and its aligned support...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Improving Instruction: How EPiC™ Guides Future Planning
Effective teaching goes beyond delivering lessons day after day; it requires teachers to actively participate in a revolving cycle of...
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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