CCTC Home > The Commission > Agendas and Minutes >  August 2004   Updated on November 8, 2004 See Also:  August 2004 Commission Meeting Minutes [PDF] Meeting Agenda August 12, 2004 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. Thursday August 12, 2004 8:00 a.m. Appeals and Waivers Committee Os-Maun Rasul, Committee Chair Beth Hauk Leslie Littman Alberto Vaca Action Approval of the Minutes 1A Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the June 2004 meeting of the Appeals and Waivers Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve the minutes.   Action Waivers: Consent Calendar 1B These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff and meet the criteria adopted by the Commission.   Action Waivers: Conditions Calendar 1C 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.   Action Waivers: Denial Calendar 1D These waiver requests do not meet the criteria for inclusion on a consent calendar and will be considered on an individual basis.   Action Consideration of Credential Appeals 1E Consideration of credential appeals is held pursuant to Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 80514. Hearings are conducted pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(c) and Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 80516.   General Session 8:30 a.m. Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr., Chair Call the Meeting to Order 2A Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.   Action Approval of the June 2004 Minutes [PDF] -- Posted 8-16-2004 -- 2B The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the June 2004 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the August 2004 Consent Calendar [PDF] • Agenda Insert for Item 2C [PDF] Posted 8-12-2004 2C The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the August 2004 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.   Information Chair's Report 2D Information Executive Director's Report 2E Public Hearing 11:00 a.m. Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr., Chair Action Proposed Addition to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Sections 80089.3 and 80089.4, Pertaining to Introductory and Specific Subject Matter Authorizations [PDF] • Agenda Insert for Item 3A [PDF] Posted 8-12-2004 3A The proposed additions to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Sections 80089.3 and 80089.4, pertaining to introductory and specific subject matter authorizations are being presented for public hearing.   Professional Services Committee of the Whole Kristen Beckner, Committee Chair Information Update on the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) Passport to Teaching Certification Program [PDF] 4A This item discusses the ABCTE teaching examinations.   Information Policy Questions Related to the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) Passport to Teaching Certification Program [PDF] 4B This item presents for Commission consideration a series of policy questions about the ABCTE teaching examinations.   Information Update on Teacher Examination Study [PDF] 4C This item presents an implementation plan and public discussion process concerning the policy issues presented to the Commission at the June meeting related to how the Commission's current tests measure basic skills, content knowledge, and pedagogy.   Information Update on the Review of the Accreditation Framework [PDF] 4D This is an update on activities related to the current Review of the Accreditation Framework, including the Accreditation Study Work Group.   Professional Practices Committee of the Whole Elaine Johnson, Committee Chair Action Proposed Changes to Title 5 Sections 80300, 80303, 80310 and 80412 California Code of Regulations 5A This item introduces proposed changes to Title 5 Regulations regarding the discipline of professional certificated personnel.   Action Paper Screening of Applications for the Committee of Credentials 5B The Professional Practices Committee will review applications for one (1) elementary teacher position on the Committee of Credentials. This position became vacant on June 30, 2004.   Legislative Committee of the Whole Beth Hauk, Committee Chair Action/Information Status of Legislation of Interest to the Commission • Agenda Insert for Item 6A [PDF] -- Posted 8-12-2004 6A Staff will present the status of legislative measures that have a position adopted by the Commission.   Action/Information Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission [PDF] 6B 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.   Action/Information Items of Interest to the Commission [PDF] • Agenda Insert for Item 6C [PDF] Posted 8-12-2004 6C Staff will present an update on items of interest to the Commission.   Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole Alberto Vaca, Committee Chair Information Update on the Proposed 2004-05 Governor's Budget [PDF] • Agenda Insert for Item 7A [PDF] Posted 8-12-2004 7A Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2004-05 Governor's Budget as related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.   Action Proposed Budget Change Proposal for the Fiscal Year 2005-06 [PDF] 7B Staff will present the proposed Budget Change Proposal (BCP) for the Fiscal Year 2005-06. Members of the Commission will be asked to consider and take action on the BCP.   Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole Steve Lilly, Committee Chair Action Proposed Documents to Replace Emergency Permits [PDF] 8A Proposed Documents to Replace Emergency Permits   Action A Proposed Amendments and Deletions to Title 5 Sections 80048.3, 80413.1, 80457, and 80523.1 [PDF] 8B This agenda item proposes amending four sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations due to changes in statute and regulation.   Information Update on Streamlining and Efficiencies [PDF] 8C This agenda item updates the Commission on the activities the Commission staff has taken pertaining to streamlining and efficiencies of the Commission's business processes.   Closed Session Approximately 1:00 p.m. 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. Reconvene General Session Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr., Chair Report of Closed Session Items 2F Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee 2G Information New Business 2H      • Quarterly Agenda for September/October, November/December 2004 and January/February 2005 is presented.      • Commission Member Reports      • Audience Presentations   Adjournment 2I Back to Top of Page Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Email the Webmaster © 2004 State of California Updated December 22, 2004