Commission on Teacher Credentialing Updated December 16, 2013
Watch Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2013 and Friday, December 13, 2013
December 12-13, 2013
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. Reasonable Accommodation: Any person with a disability requiring disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may make a request by contacting Rhonda Brown at (916) 322-6253 or sending a written request to that person at 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five working days in advance of the meeting. Live Webcast Presentation: The Commission meeting will be webcast via the internet. Access the broadcast on the CTC Meetings page. While the Commission intends to webcast this meeting, it may not be possible to webcast all or part of the open meeting due to technical issues or limitations on resources.
General Session - December 12, 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 1A: Approval of the September 2013 Minutes Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the September 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action 1B: Approval of the December 2013 Agenda Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the December 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action 1C: Approval of the December 2013 Consent Calendar Request Archived Document
The Commission will consider approval of the December 2013 Consent Calendar.
Information 1D: Chair's Report
Information 1E: Executive Director's Report
Information 1F: Commission Member Reports
Information 1G: Liaison Reports
Information 1H: Update on Alternative Certification (Intern) Programs Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents a background review of Alternative Certification (Intern) Programs.
Professional Services Committee - December 12, 2013
Erick Casallas, Committee Chair
Action 2A: Potential Adoption of Preconditions, Program Standards, Content Expectations, and Performance Expectations for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Preparation Programs Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents proposed Preconditions, Program Standards, Content Expectations, and Performance Expectations for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for potential Commission adoption.
Information/Action 2B: Update on Assessments for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Candidates Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents an update on assessments for preliminary administrative services candidates, including activities relating to administrator performance assessment that have occurred since the September 2013 Commission meeting, and requests Commission input and potential direction.
Information 2C: Update on the Development of the Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Clear Induction Program Standards and Revision of the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL) Request Archived Document
This item presents updates on the development of the Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction Program Standards and joint efforts with the California Department of Education and WestEd to revise the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL).
Action 2D: Adoption of the Passing Score Standard for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers World Language English Language Development Examination (CSET: ELD) Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides the Commission with recommendations relevant to the determination of passing score standards for the CSET: ELD examination.
Information 2E: Update on the Plan for Implementing Recommendations from the Teacher Preparation Advisory (TAP) Panel Request Archived Document
This agenda item provides an update on the plan to review and implement the TAP Panel recommendations given the Commission's budget constraints in 2013-14.
Information 2F: Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents the 2012-13 Annual Accreditation Report from the Committee on Accreditation.
Information 2G: Accountability, Outcomes, and Accreditation Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents for discussion ways in which the accreditation system could be modified to more effectively focus on program outcomes and the most critical aspects of preparation.
Closed Session - December 12, 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 litigations: Carroll v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (U.S. District Court, Eastern District 2:13-CV-00249-KJM-KJN), and Garmhausen v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (San Diego Superior Court 37-2012-00079145-CU-OE-SC). 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 - December 13, 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.
Public Hearing - December 13, 2013
Action 1I: Proposed Addition to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Cost Recovery Fees for Accreditation Activities Request Archived Document
This agenda item proposes the addition of §§80691 and 80692 to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining cost recovery fees for accreditation activities.
Professional Practices Committee - December 13, 2013
C Michael Cooney, Committee Chair
Information 3A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report Request Archived Document
The workload report provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
Action 3B: Committee of Credentials Vacancies for FY 2014-15 Request Archived Document
The Commission will review the terms of the current members of the Committee of Credentials and determine whether to reappoint or declare vacancies for two public representatives, one elementary school teacher, and one school board member.
Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee - December 13, 2013
Mary Jones, Acting Committee Chair
Action 4A: Proposal to Increase the Credit Card Convenience Fee Request Archived Document
This agenda item presents a proposal to increase the credit card convenience fee for applying for or renewing credentials through the Commission's online system.
Reconvene General Session - December 13, 2013
Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair
Information 1J: Report of Closed Session Items
Information 1K: New Business Request Archived Document
Bimonthly Agenda is presented Audience Presentations
Action 1L: Nominations and Elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for 2014 Request Archived Document
Each year the Commission nominates and elects its Chair and Vice Chair.
Adjournment
