Commission on Teacher Credentialing
All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only except time specific items identified herein (i.e. Public Hearing). The order of business within each day may be changed without notice. All items may be re-ordered to be heard on any day of the noticed meeting. Persons wishing to address the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on a subject to be considered at this meeting are asked to complete a Request Card and give it to the Recording Secretary prior to the discussion of the item.
Executive Committee - September 26, 2013
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
Kathy Harris, Vice Chair
Erick Casallas
C Michael Cooney
Eddie Cuevas
Nancy Ramirez
Action 1A: Educator Preparation Student Liaison Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents possible appointees for Educator Preparation Student Liaison to the Commission.
General Session - September 26, 2013 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 August 2013 Minutes Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the August 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action 2B: Approval of the September 2013 Agenda Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the September 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action 2C: Approval of the September 2013 Consent Calendar Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the September 2013 Consent Calendar.
Information 2D: Chair's Report
Information 2E: Executive Director's Report
Information 2F: Commission Member Reports
Information 2G: Liaison Reports
Information/Action 2H: Update on Induction Programs Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents a background review of the BTSA program and its expansion to the induction program, as well as an examination of the current context in which these programs are operating. In addition, this item presents some policy questions for Commission discussion to help guide the future of new teacher induction in California.
Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee - September 26, 2013
Eddie Cuevas, Committee Chair
Action 3A: Commission on Teacher Credentialing Budget Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an overview of the Commission's budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, reviews the fiscal constraints that are projected to impact the operations of the agency, and presents options for improving the long-range fiscal outlook for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Professional Services Committee - September 26, 2013
Erick Casallas, Committee Chair
Action 4A: Proposed Cost Recovery Plan for Accreditation Activities and Draft Regulatory Language Request Archived Document
This is a two-part item. Part One brings proposed policies focusing on cost recovery for accreditation activities for consideration and possible action; Part Two provides draft regulatory language that addresses cost recovery for some accreditation activities consistent with the 2013-14 state budget for the Commission.
Action 4B: Potential Approval of an Additional Teaching Performance Assessment Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides recommendations concerning the potential approval of an additional teaching performance assessment known as the "edTPA," pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under EC Section 44320.2(d). Policy issues relating to statewide implementation of teaching performance assessments may also be discussed.
Action 4C: Overview of the Early Completion Intern Program Option and Recommendation for Adoption of a Replacement for the Teaching Foundations Examination Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an overview of the Early Completion Intern Program Option (ECO), a recommendation for the Commission's consideration and potential action concerning a replacement for the Teaching Foundations Examination (TFE) used as part of the statutory requirements for candidates participating in the ECO option, and a further discussion of the recommendations concerning the ECO made by the Teacher Preparation Advisory (TAP) panel.
Information/Action 4D: Field Experience Requirements for the Preliminary Teaching Credential Request Archived Document
This agenda item continues the discussion of the range of recommendations presented by the TAP Panel. In this item, the Commission will continue to examine the TAP recommendations related to field experience for possible staff direction and/or adoption.
Action 4E: Update on Administrator Performance Assessments Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an update on administrator performance assessments and presents options for the Commission's consideration and potential action concerning the development and implementation of an administrator performance assessment for all Preliminary Administrative Services Credential candidates.
Action 4F: Proposed Adoption of Standards and Preconditions for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Preparation Programs Request Archived Document
This item presents proposed program standards, preconditions, and proposed revised Content Expectations for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for potential Commission adoption. Since their initial presentation to the Commission in April 2013, a field review was completed and the draft standards have been revised by the writing panel.
Action 4G: Annual Report Card on California Teacher Preparation Programs for the Academic Year 2011-2012 as Required by Title II of the Higher Education Act Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents the Annual Report Card on California Teacher Preparation Programs for the Academic Year 2011-2012, as required by Title II of the 2008 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. It is the thirteenth annual report and includes a description of credentialing requirements to teach in California public schools. In addition, it includes qualitative and quantitative information on teacher preparation programs, including pass rate data for all examinations used by the state for credentialing purposes.
Closed Session - September 26, 2013
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: Carroll v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (U.S. District Court, Eastern District 2:13-CV-00249-KMJ-KJN). The Commission will also consider adverse actions, petitions for reinstatement and requests for reconsideration in discipline cases while in Closed Session pursuant to California Education Code sections 44245 and 44248. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all actions taken or determinations made therein.
General Session - September 27, 2013 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.
Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee - September 27, 2013
Constance Blackburn, Acting Committee Chair
Information/Action 5A: Proposed Amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations to Establish a Special Teaching Authorization in Physical Education for Holders of Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credentials Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents proposed amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80037 to establish a special teaching authorization in physical education for holders of Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credentials in Basic Military Drill and Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Professional Practices Committee - September 27, 2013
C Michael Cooney, Committee Chair
Information 6A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
Legislative Committee - September 27, 2013
Kathy Harris, Committee Chair
Information 7A: 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.
Reconvene General Session - September 27, 2013
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
Information 2I: Report of Closed Session Items
Information 2J: Report of Executive Committee
Information 2K: New Business Request Archived Document
Quarterly Agenda is presented Audience Presentations Adjournment
