Updated on May 11, 2004
See Also: May 2004 Commission Meeting Minutes [PDF]
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Meeting Agenda
May 5-6, 2004
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California
Commission on
Teacher Credentialing
Commission Offices
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-0184
All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only except time specific items identified herein (i.e. Public Hearing). The order of business may be changed without notice. Persons wishing to address the California 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 individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing may request assistance by contacting the Commission.
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Wednesday
May 5, 2004
11:00 a.m.
Executive Committee
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Chair
Kristen Beckner
Beth Hauk
Elaine Johnson
Steve Lilly
Os-Maun Rasul
Alberto Vaca
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| Action |
| Approval of the January 8, 2004 Executive Committee Minutes | 1A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the January 8, 2004 meeting of the Executive Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve, the Minutes.
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| Approval of the Commission's 2005 Meeting Schedule [PDF] | 1B |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the Commission's proposed 2005 meeting schedule.
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Convene General Session
1:00 p.m.
Professional Practices Committee of the Whole
Elaine Johnson,
Committee Chair
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| Interviews for Appointment to the Committee of Credentials | 2A |
The Professional Practices Committee will interview, evaluate, and appoint one (1) Administrator member to serve on the Committee of Credentials, and select one alternate member.
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Closed Session
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| The Commission will immediately convene into Closed Session. The Commission will meet in Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126 as well as California Education Code Sections 44245 and 44248. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all action taken or determinations made therein. |
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Appeals and
Waivers Committee
Os-Maun Rasul,
Committee Chair
Beth Hauk
Leslie Littman
Sara Lundquist
Alberto Vaca
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| Action |
| Approval of the Minutes | 3A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the March 2004 meeting of the Appeals and Waivers Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve the minutes.
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| Waivers: Consent Calendar | 3B |
These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff and meet the criteria adopted by the Commission.
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| Waivers: Conditions Calendar | 3C |
These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission and special conditions for subsequent waivers are included.
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| Waivers: Denial Calendar | 3D |
These waiver requests do not meet the criteria for inclusion on a consent calendar and will be considered on an individual basis.
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Thursday
May 6, 2004
9:30 a.m.
Reconvene General Session
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Chair
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| Call the Meeting to Order | 4A |
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Action |
| Approval of the March 2004 Minutes [PDF] -- Posted 5-11-2004 -- | 4B |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the March 2004 meeting of the Commission.
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| Approval of the May 2004 Consent Calendar [PDF] | 4C |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the May 2004 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.
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Chair's Report
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Executive Director's Report
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| Proposed Additions to Title 5 Regulations Pertaining to No Child Left Behind Authorizations [PDF] | 4F |
This agenda item proposes a new name and outlines three options for the Commission to consider in establishing these proposed NCLB compliant authorizations.
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Day of the Teacher Celebration
11:00 a.m.
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Day of the Teacher Celebration
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Ms. Anne McKinney, Assistant Secretary for Higher Education, of the Office of the Secretary for Education will present the Day of the Teacher award to the recipient nominated by Secretary Richard Riordan
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Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole
Alberto Vaca,
Committee Chair
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| Update on the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Budget
Act [PDF] | 5A |
Staff will present an update on modifications of the 2003-04 Budget Act as related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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| Update on the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Proposed Governor's Budget | 5B |
Staff will present an update on the developments of the proposed 2004-05 Governor's Budget as related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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Professional Services Committee of the Whole
Kristen Beckner,
Committee Chair
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| Study Session on the Approval of Subject Matter Programs [PDF] | 6A |
At its March 2004 meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare a study session regarding the approval of programs that develop subject matter competence for teacher candidates. This agenda item reviews the history of Commission-approved subject matter programs and provides a series of discussion items related to the approval of subject matter programs.
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| Options for the Review of the Accreditation Framework [PDF] | 6B |
In January 2004, the Commission directed the Committee on Accreditation to meet with stakeholders to identify options for establishing a process for the review of the Commission's Accreditation Framework that would be open, inclusive of key stakeholders, and consultative. The Committee on Accreditation has endorsed a set of guiding principles for the review and submits three options for the Commission's consideration. Among the three options, the Committee has identified a preferred option for proceeding with the review.
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| Standards for Single Subject Programs in Art, Languages Other than English, Music, and Physical Education [PDF] | 6C |
This report recommends Single Subject Matter Program Standards for art, language other than English, music, and physical education that, if adopted by the Commission, will be utilized by California accredited colleges and universities to develop single subject matter preparation programs in these academic areas. The single subject matter program standards were drafted by advisory panels working with National Evaluation Systems. This report will describe the development process, the field review, and the proposed implementation of these new draft standards.
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Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole
Steve Lilly,
Committee Chair
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| Teacher Supply in California 2002-2003 - A Report to the Legislature [PDF] | 7A |
This agenda item is in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 471 (Scott, Chapter 381, Statutes of 1999. AB 471 requires the Commission 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.
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| Update on Stakeholders Meeting to Replace Emergency Permits [PDF] | 7B |
| This agenda item reviews the proposals that have been developed to replace emergency permits following the two stakeholders meetings on January 21, 2004 and March 16, 2004. |
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Legislative Committee of the Whole
Beth Hauk,
Committee Chair
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| Action/Information |
| Status of Legislation of Interest to the
Commission [PDF] | 8A |
Staff will present the status of legislative measures that have a position adopted by the Commission.
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| Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission [PDF] | 8B |
Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bill's provisions, estimate its costs, recommend amendments if applicable, and propose a recommendation. The Commission will be asked to take a position on the measures. Positions for the Commission to consider are: Sponsor, Support, Support if Amended, Approve, Approve if Amended, Seek Amendments, Watch, Disapprove, Oppose Unless Amended, and Oppose.
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Reconvene General Session
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Chair
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