Updated on June 21, 2005, 2005
See Also: April 2005 Commission Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Agenda
April 14, 2005
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California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Commission Offices
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-0184
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Thursday
April 14, 2005
8:30 a.m.
Appeals and
Waivers Committee
Guillermo Gomez,
Committee Chair
Maytte Bustillos
Elaine C. Johnson
Leslie Littman
Marilyn McGrath
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| Action |
| Approval of the Minutes |
1A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the March 2005 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 |
1B |
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 |
1C |
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 |
1D |
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 adopted by the Commission.
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Convene General Session
8:45 a.m.
Closed Session
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The Commission will convene and immediately go into 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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General Session
will begin immediately following
Closed Session, Approximately
9:30 a.m.
Leslie Peterson Schwarze,
Chair
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| Call the Meeting to Order | 2A |
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Action |
| Approval of the March 2005 Minutes [PDF] | 2B |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the March 2005 meeting of the Commission.
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| Approval of the April 2005 Agenda | 2C |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the Agenda for the April 2005 meeting of the Commission.
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Approval of the April 2005 Consent Calendar [PDF]
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The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the April 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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Commission Member Reports
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Liaison Reports
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Public Hearing
10:00 a.m.
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| Proposed Amendments to Title 5 Section 80413 | 3A |
A public hearing is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. to consider amendments to Section 80413 to the California Code of Regulations Title 5 pertaining Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California.
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Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole
Maytte Bustillos,
Committee Chair
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Professional Services Committee of the Whole
Aida Molina,
Committee Chair
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Options for Determining the Knowledge, Skills,
And Abilities for the California Teachers of
English Learners (CTEL) Examination [PDF] | 5A |
This agenda item presents options for the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will be required of veteran teachers and teachers trained outside of California seeking authorization to teach English Learners.
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Options for Reviewing Bilingual Certification [PDF] |
5B |
This agenda item discusses the development of a plan to involve stakeholders and to address policy questions pertaining to bilingual certification. It provides options for the Commission to consider in developing a work plan and provides cost estimates for each option.
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Options for the Establishment of Exam Fees for 2005-06 Fiscal Year [PDF] | 5C |
Options for the Establishment of Exam Fees for 2005-06 Fiscal Year 5C
This agenda item presents options for the establishment of exam fees for the 2005-06 fiscal year.
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Competitive Grant Process for Funding New
Alternative Certification Programs [PDF]
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This agenda item presents an overview of the Commission's role in administering alternative certification grants that support university and district internship programs, and presents for consideration, a Competitive Grant Process that would enable the Commission to fund new internship programs for the 2005-06 fiscal year should funds be appropriated for that purpose in the annual budget act.
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Initial Accreditation and Program Review [PDF]
| 5E |
This agenda item presents proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for initial institutional accreditation and for single subject matter preparation program approval. The agenda item provides an overview of the process for reviewing proposals, analysis of the program proposals, and costs associated with the reviews.
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Legislative Committee of the Whole
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Committee Chair
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Status of Legislation of Interest to the
Commission [PDF]
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Staff will present the status of legislative measures that have a position adopted by the Commission. Staff will provide an update on these bills. The Commission may adopt a change in position on individual measures as appropriate.
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Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission [PDF]
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Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bills' provisions, estimate costs, and recommend amendments if applicable. The Commission may take a position on the measures. Positions for the Commission to consider are: Sponsor, Support, Support if Amended, Seek Amendments, Watch, Oppose Unless Amended, Oppose, or No Position.
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Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole
Steve Lilly,
Committee Chair
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| Teacher Supply in California 2003-04
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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Reconvene General Session
Leslie Peterson Schwarze,
Chair
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