Ed-Fi 240 - Introduction to the Educator Preparation Data Model

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