Commission on Teacher Credentialing
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Ad Hoc Committee - April 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Kirsten Barnes
Charles Gahagan
Alicia Wiliamson
Action 1A: Interview and Selection of Members for the Committee on Accreditation Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides information about the finalists for open positions on the Committee on Accreditation (COA). After interviewing the finalists from institutions of higher education and K-12, the Ad Hoc Committee will select three new COA members to recommend to the Commission and may appoint additional individuals as alternates.
General Session - April 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
General Session Chair Linda Darling-Hammond will convene the General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action 2A: Approval of the February 2014 Minutes Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the February 2014 meeting of the Commission.
Action 2B: Approval of the April 2014 Agenda Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the April 2014 meeting of the Commission.
Action 2C: Approval of the April 2014 Consent Calendar Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the April 2014 Consent Calendar.
Information 2D: Chair's Report
Information 2E: Executive Director's Report
Information 2F: Commission Member Reports
Information 2G: Liaison Reports
Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee - April 10, 2014
Nancy Ramirez, Committee Chair
Action 3A: Modifications to the Proposed Amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credentials Request Archived Document
This agenda item details modifications to the proposed amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80037 following action taken by the Commission at the public hearing.
Professional Services Committee - April 10, 2014
Constance Blackburn, Committee Chair
Action 4A: Teacher Supply in California, 2012-2013 A Report to the Legislature Request Archived Document
This agenda item is in response to Assembly Bill 471 (Chap. 381, Stats. 1999) which requires the Commission to report to the Governor and the Legislature each year on the number of teachers who received credentials, certificates, permits and waivers to teach in California public schools. In addition, information on teacher demand related to statewide and regional data will be presented by CalSTRS and WestEd.
Item 4A - Agenda Appendix Item 4A - CalSTRS Presentation Item 4A - WestEd Presentation
Closed Session - April 10, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
The Commission will go into Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code section 11126(c)(1), to review secure test items for the assessment used by individuals using the expedited route to earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The secure test items are exempt from disclosure under Government Code section 6254(g).
Professional Services Committee - April 10, 2014
Constance Blackburn, Committee Chair
Action 4B: Update on Assessments for Expedited Route Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Candidates Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents an update on assessments for expedited route preliminary administrative services candidates, including activities that have occurred since the December 2013 Commission meeting, and requests Commission input and potential direction.
Information/Action 4C: Update on Induction Programs Request Archived Document
This agenda item continues the discussion on the availability of high quality Induction programs for teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and presents information and suggestions from a stakeholder meeting held in March 2014.
Information/Action 4D: Update on Plans to Strengthen and Streamline Accreditation Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents for discussion an update on the plans to strengthen and streamline accreditation. In addition, it includes a focused discussion on the Program Assessment component of accreditation and a possible pilot for Commission consideration and direction.
Information/Action 4E: Proposed Revisions to the Teaching Performance Expectations for Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credentials Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents proposed revisions to the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) for Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credentials for Commission review. The proposed Education Specialist TPEs were revised and updated to align with Common Core State Standards and with revisions to expectations for effective teaching of English learners.
Closed Session - April 10, 2014
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code section 11126(e) to consider the following pending litigation matters: Carroll v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Sacramento Superior Court, 34-2012-00135527-CU-OE), and Garmhausen v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (San Diego Superior Court 37-2012-00079145-CU-OE-SC). The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Education Code sections 44245 and 44248 to consider adverse actions, petitions for reinstatement and requests for reconsideration in discipline cases. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all actions taken or determinations made therein.
General Session - April 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
Reconvene General Session Chair Linda Darling-Hammond will reconvene General Session. Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee - April 11, 2014
Ref Rodriguez, Committee Chair
Information/Action 5A: Options for Program Review Revenue Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an overview of the Administration's 2014 Budget Act proposal to provide the Commission authority to charge fees to cover program review activities and presents and analyzes various options for implementing a program review fee policy.
Legislative Committee - April 11, 2014
Kathy Harris, Committee Chair
Information 6A: Status of Legislation Request Archived Document
Staff will present the status of those legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position and those of interest to the Commission.
Action 6B: Analyses of Bills Request Archived Document
Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by Legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bill provisions, estimate costs and recommend amendments, if applicable. The analyses will include but not be limited to AB 2560 (Bonilla).
Professional Practices Committee - April 11, 2014
Michael Cooney, Committee Chair
Information 7A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
Professional Services Committee - April 11, 2014
Constance Blackburn, Committee Chair
Information 4F: Overview of the Next Generation Science Standards for California with a Focus on Implications for Teacher Preparation Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an overview of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for California and discusses implications for teacher preparation. The Commission's discussion and potential direction will guide future agenda items on this topic. Item 4F - K-12 Alliance/WestEd NGSS Presentation
Reconvene General Session - April 11, 2014
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
Action 2H: Report of Ad Hoc Committee The Commission will consider the recommendation of the AHC and appointment of members to the Committee on Accreditation.
Information 2I: Report of Closed Session Items
Information 2J: New Business Request Archived Document
Bimonthly Agenda is presented Audience Presentations
