Updated on February 9, 2005
See Also: November 2004 Commission Meeting Minutes [PDF]
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Meeting Agenda
November 30 - December 1, 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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Tuesday
November 30, 2004
1:30 p.m.
Convene General Session
Professional Practices Committee of the Whole
Elaine C. Johnson,
Committee Chair
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| Action |
| Committee of Credentials: Expiration of Terms and Declaration of Vacancies [PDF] | 1A |
The Professional Practices Committee will review the availability of incumbents for appointment/re-appointment to the Committee of Credentials and make its determinations as to which, if any, of the positions with expiring terms shall be declared vacant as of June 30, 2005. The Committee will direct staff as to how to proceed to assist the Commission, as necessary, with the selection of new Committee of Credentials members.
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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
Leslie Littman
Marilyn McGrath
Alberto Vaca
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| Approval of the Minutes | 2A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the September/October 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 | 2B |
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission.
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| Waivers: Conditions Calendar | 2C |
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission. Special conditions for subsequent waivers are included.
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| Waivers: Denial Calendar | 2D |
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These waivers do not meet the criteria for inclusion on a consent calendar and will be considered on an individual basis.
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Wednesday
December 1, 2004
9:00 a.m.
Reconvene General Session
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Chair
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| Call the Meeting to Order | 3A |
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Approval of the September/October 2004 Minutes [PDF] | 3B |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the September/October 2004 meeting of the Commission.
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Approval of the November/December 2004 Consent Calendar [PDF]
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The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the November/December 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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Public Hearing
9:30 a.m.
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| Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 80300, 80303, 80307, 80310 and 80412, Pertaining to
the Committee of Credentials [PDF] | 4A |
A public hearing to consider proposed amendments to sections 80300, 80303, 80307, 80310 and 80412 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. These sections pertain to the discipline of professional certificated personnel.
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Public Hearing
10:00 a.m.
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| Proposed Amendment Or Repeal Of Sections 80048.3, 80413.1, 80457 and 80523.1 [PDF] | 5A |
A public hearing to review proposed amendments or repeal of Title 5 Sections 80048.3, 80413.1, 80457 and 80523.1 pertaining to specific requirements for the preliminary level I education specialist instruction credential, specific requirements for preliminary and clear multiple and single subject teaching credentials for applicants prepared outside California, acceptance of college or university work for purposes of certification in California and experience in lieu of student teaching.
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Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole
Steve Lilly,
Committee Chair
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Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole
Alberto Vaca,
Committee Chair
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Professional Services Committee of the Whole
Kristen Beckner,
Committee Chair
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| Information/Action |
| Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation, and an Update on the Accreditation Review [PDF] | 8A |
Part one of this item provides background information about the Committee on Accreditation (COA) and its Ninth Annual Accreditation Report that summarizes the accomplishments, activities and plans of the COA. Part two is an update on activities related to the review of the Commission's accreditation process.
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| Final Report of the Federal Transition to Teaching Grant [PDF] | 8B |
This agenda item provides the Final Report for the Federal Grant Transition to Teaching. The three-year $1 million-dollar grant funded the efforts of the Emergency Permit Reduction Program. The two participating school districts reduced use of emergency permits by 95 percent.
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| Progress Report on the Early Completion Internship Option and Teaching Foundations Examinations (TFE), including Recommended Passing Standards for the TFE in Multiple Subjects, English, and Mathematics [PDF] | 8C |
This report describes the current progress made regarding the implementation of the SB 57 Early Completion Internship Option and the Teaching Foundations Examinations, including a description of the standard-setting study process, the results of the studies, and the recommended passing standards for the Teaching Foundations Examinations in Multiple Subject, English, and Mathematics that were first administered on August 7, 2004.
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Recommended Initial Passing Standards for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Art, Languages Other Than English in French and Spanish, Music, Physical Education, and Preliminary Educational Technology [PDF]
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This item provides staff-recommended initial passing standards for the new CSET: Art, Languages Other Than English in French and Spanish, Music, Physical Education, and Preliminary Educational Technology, and the process that was used to determine those passing standards.
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Reconvene General Session
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Chair
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Report of Closed Session Items
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Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee
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| New Business | 3H |
• Quarterly Agenda for January/February, March and april 2005 is presented.
• Commission Member Reports
• Audience Presentations
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Adjournment
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