Ed-Fi 240 - Introduction to the Educator Preparation Data Model
Course Information
Course Title: Introduction to the Educator Preparation Data Model
Course Code: Ed-Fi 240
Tracks: Program/Technical Track
Series: Advanced Ed-Fi Topics (200 Series)
Course Prerequisites:
Learning Delivery Mode: Self-Guided Course (Online)
Video
Time to Complete: 37 minutes
Registration Options: Online
Link to online course
Course Overview
Description
This introductory course provides an overview of the Educator Preparation Data Model (EPDM), including background about the extension and Ed-fi tools available to support EPDM implementations. Academy students will begin to explore concepts included in the EPDM and learn basic terminology associated with the model.
Who Should Enroll
Programmatic leads at organizations that work in educator preparation
Technology resources new to the EPDM
System integrators supporting organizations that work in educator preparation
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, Academy students will be able to:
Explain how Ed-Fi supports every candidate’s success by empowering a community of educators and innovators with timely, comprehensive data to support candidates and continuous improvements in educator preparation programs.
Understand the fundamentals of interoperability and versions of the Education Preparation Data Model (EPDM) (EPDM-Core and EPDM-Community)
Describe the basic technical terminology that describes what Ed-Fi does.
Describe the benefits of adopting Ed-Fi and the Educator Preparation Data Model (EPDM) to other stakeholders (e.g., central IT).
Understand the many ways Ed-Fi supports candidate success through the Ed-Fi community and resources like the Ed-Fi Technology Suite, Starter Kits, and other available Educator Preparation Program Model (EPDM) artifacts.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this course are:
Provide foundational knowledge about EPDM and the Ed-Fi Technology Suite to equip stakeholders in effectively communicate internally about the benefits of adopting Ed-Fi.
Introduce concepts and metalanguage related to the EPDM versions and the tools and resources available.
Course Modules
Module 1
Introduction
Ed-Fi Refresher
Development of the EPDM
Module 2
Educator Preparation Data
Educator Preparation Use Case
Versions of the Educator Preparation Data Model
Module 3
Fundamental Concepts: The Ed-Fi ODS and APIs
Tools and Resources