Updated on March 23, 2005
See Also: January/Feburary 2005 Commission Meeting Minutes [PDF]
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Meeting Agenda
January 31 - February 1, 2005
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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.
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Monday
January 31, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Convene General Session
Professional Practices Committee of the Whole
Elaine C. Johnson,
Committee Chair
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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
Leslie Littman,
Committee Chair
Maytte Bustillos
Guillermo Gomez
Elaine C. Johnson
Marilyn McGrath
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| Approval of the Minutes | 2A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the November/December 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 |
These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff and meet the criteria adopted by the Commission.
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| Waivers: Conditions Calendar | 2C |
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 | 2D |
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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| Consideration of Credential Appeals | 2E |
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.
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Tuesday
February 1, 2005
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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| Action |
| Approval of the November/December 2004 Minutes [PDF] | 3B |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the November/December 2004 meeting of the Commission.
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Approval of the January/February 2005 Consent Calendar [PDF]
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The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the January/February 2005 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
10:00 a.m.
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| Proposed Addition of Sections 80021 and 80021.1 [PDF] | 4A |
A public hearing is being held to consider adding Sections 80021 and 80021.1 to the California Code of Regulations Title 5 pertaining to Short-Term Staff Permit and Provisional Internship Permit.
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Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole
Catherine Banker,
Committee Chair
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Legislative Committee of the Whole
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Committee Chair
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Professional Services Committee of the Whole
Aida Molina,
Committee Chair
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Recommended Initial Passing Standards for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Languages Other Than English in German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, and Vietnamese [PDF] | 7A |
The CSET: Languages Other Than English in German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, and Vietnamese were first administered on November 6, 2004. This report describes the standard setting studies conducted on December 2-3, 2004, the results of those studies, and provides staff-recommended passing standards.
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Recommended Subject Matter Requirements for Single Subject Teaching Credentials in
Agriculture; Business; Health Science; Home Economics; Industrial and Technology Education; and a Language Other Than English: American
Sign Language [PDF] | 7B |
This report presents recommended subject matter requirements for Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Agriculture; Business; Health; Home Economics; Industrial and Technology Education; and a Language Other Than English: American Sign Language. If adopted, these subject matter requirements will specify the content that is eligible for assessment on the subject matter examinations and that is to be taught in Commission-approved subject matter programs.
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Proposed Plan for Reviewing Bilingual
Certification [PDF] | 7C |
At the October 1, 2004 Commission meeting, staff presented an information item that addressed policy questions for the Commission to consider relevant to updating bilingual certification. In response to the Commission's direction, this item provides an expanded discussion of the policy questions, along with proposed options that could become an action plan for addressing these policy questions and for updating the bilingual certification routes for California teachers.
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Discussion of the Fifth Year of Study Option [PDF]
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At its December 2004 meeting, the Commission directed staff to meet with stakeholders and discuss the fifth year of study programs. This item provides background information related to the fifth year of study option provided in the law. Staff will also provide information on the stakeholders meeting related to this topic.
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Recommended Passing Standards for the
Teaching Foundation Examinations (TFE) in
Multiple Subjects, English, and Mathematics [PDF]
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This report describes the standard-setting study process, the results of the studies, and the optional passing standards for the Teaching Foundations Examinations in Multiple Subject, English, and Mathematics, which were first administered on August 7, 2004. It is a follow-up to the December 2004 agenda item.
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Update on the Accreditation Review [PDF]
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This item is an update on activities related accreditation. It contains general information about the timeline for the review of the Commission's accreditation policies and procedures, the transition to a revised system, and a general timeline of scheduled accreditation reviews. Both the Accreditation Study Work Group and the Committee on Accreditation are scheduled to meet the week prior to the Commission meeting. Staff will provide an oral update on the progress made at these meetings.
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Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole
Steve Lilly,
Committee Chair
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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 March, April and May/June 2005 is presented.
• Commission Member Reports
• Audience Presentations
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Nominations/Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
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Adjournment
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