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Field-Based Experiences: Candidate Assessment of Performance

• What are the requirements for CAP implementation in 2024-2025? Where can I learn more about the updates to CAP and the PSTs?
  • The Ed Prep landing page will have the most up-to-date information about opportunities to collaborate and learn more about the 2024 PST and CAP Updates. Information about these updates, including the Guidelines, can be found at The Guidelines for the Professional Standards for Teachers and Candidate Assessment of Performance.
• How do we use the student survey if piloting the 2024 CAP?
  • Student feedback is a required evidence source in CAP. The Student Feedback Survey has not yet been updated to align with the 2024 CAP. Organizations may choose to use the existing feedback survey, modify the existing survey, or use an alternative method to gather student feedback.
• What documentation do we need to retain for Formal Review? For how long?
  • See the Candidate Record Retention Advisory.
• How do we complete CAP in split practicum settings?
  • There are two options for implementing CAP in split practicum settings, a single placement option or a cross-placement option. See Appendix G: CAP Requirements in Split Practicum Setting in the Guidelines for CAP for information.
• Are wet signatures required for the CAP form?
  • No, wet signatures are not required for any CAP forms or documentation. All forms can be filled out and retained electronically. Word document versions of the forms are provided on the PST and CAP Guidelines page for this purpose.
• CAP Online Platform
  • Are we required to use the CAP Online Platform? What is our organization's responsibility if we choose to use the CAP Online Platform?
    • The CAP Online Platform is a free, optional tool that sponsoring organizations can use to support CAP implementation. It is not required.
  • Where can I learn more about troubleshooting challenges with the CAP Online Platform?
    • Resources and FAQs for the CAP Online Platform are available on our website.
  • How can I get additional support about the CAP Online Platform?
    • The CAP Online Platform User Guide can provide additional support to all CAP participants (CAP Manager, Program Supervisor, Supervising Practitioner, and Teacher Candidate) as they access the Online Platform.
  • What is the plan for updating the CAP Online Platform?
    • The CAP Online Platform will be updated to align with the 2024 CAP Guidelines. To allow for a variety of implementation timelines during the 2024-2025 academic year, these changes will not take effect until July 2025. For information regarding the use of the CAP Online Platform while piloting the 2024 CAP, see the CAP Online Platform Quick Reference Guide (forthcoming).

Last Updated: September 25, 2024