Updated on August 16, 2005
See Also: May-June 2005 Commission Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Agenda
May 31 - June 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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Tuesday
May 31, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Committee Chair
Maytte Bustillos
Guillermo Gomez
Elaine C. Johnson
Steve Lilly
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.
Aida Molina
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Action |
| Approval of the September 30, 2004 Executive Committee Minutes | 1A |
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the September 30, 2004 meeting of the Executive Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve, the minutes.
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| The Governor's Proposed State Budget for
2005-06 as of the May Revision [PDF] | 1B |
The Committee will discuss the Governor's May Revision proposal for 2005-2006 and its potential impact on the Commission's budget.
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| Goals and Objectives for the Commission
2005-06 [PDF] | 1C |
The Committee will discuss the Strategic Plan adopted by the Commission, goals and objectives for 2005-2006 as well as performance measures for 2005-06.
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| Approval of the Commission’s 2006 Meeting Schedule [PDF] | 1D |
The Committee will discuss the Strategic Plan adopted by the Commission, goals and objectives for 2005-2006 as well as performance measures for 2005-06.
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Appeals and
Waivers Committee
11:00 a.m.
Guillermo Gomez,
Committee Chair
Maytte Bustillos
Elaine C. Johnson
Leslie Littman
Marilyn McGrath
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| Action |
| Approval of the Minutes |
2A |
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 |
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 adopted by the Commission
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Convene General Session
1:00 p.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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Legislative Committee of the Whole
Lawrence H. Madkins, Jr.,
Committee Chair
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Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole
Steve Lilly,
Committee Chair
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| Action |
| Application for Eminence Credential [PDF: approximately 9Mb] | 4A |
The Governing Board of Pacific Community Charter High School in Point Arena is recommending to the Commission the issuance of a credential based on Eminence to Carolyn Cooke in the subject English: Writing and Literature.
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Wednesday
June 1, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Reconvene General Session
Leslie Peterson Schwarze,
Chair
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| Call the Meeting to Order | 5A |
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Action |
| Approval of the April 2005 Minutes [PDF] | 5B |
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 May/June 2005 Agenda | 5C |
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the Agenda for the May/June 2005 meeting of the Commission.
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Approval of the May 2005 Consent Calendar [PDF]
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The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the May/June 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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Professional Services Committee of the Whole
Aida Molina,
Committee Chair
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Accreditation Study Session [PDF] | 6A |
This agenda item provides an overview of the Commission's current accreditation policies and procedures and examines through case study, how universities and local education agencies experience and the Commission conducts accreditation reviews under that current system. This agenda item will also include a brief overview of the Commission's evaluation of its accreditation practices.
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Initial Accreditation and Program Approval [PDF] |
6B |
This agenda item presents proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for initial institutional accreditation, single subject matter preparation program approval, and the approval of guidelines-based programs leading to the Tier II Administrative Services Credential. 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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Approval of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Examination [PDF] |
6C |
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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Implementation of Bilingual Certification Review
Plan [PDF]
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This agenda item presents a timeline for implementing the workplan adopted by the Commission at its April 2005 meeting for the review of Bilingual Certification requirements. The agenda item will include options for the Commission to consider in nominating individuals to serve on a panel that will assist the Commission in addressing policy questions pertaining to bilingual certification. The agenda item will include detailed cost estimates for conducting the review.
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Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole
Maytte Bustillos,
Committee Chair
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Update on the Proposed 2005-06 Governor's Budget as of the May Revision
[PDF]
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An update on the Proposed 2005-06 Governor's Budget as of the May Revision related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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Fiscal Year 2005-06 Fee Structure for Both the Teacher Credentials Fund and Test Development Administration Account
[PDF]
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As requested at the April Commission meeting, this item is being brought back for discussion/action. Staff will present an update of the current revenue projections for both the Teacher Credentials Fund and Test Development Administration Account, both administered by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, for the Budget Year 2005-06. Given the current projections, in both funds, it appears that there will not be sufficient revenues to support the proposed level of expenditures. The Commission will need to take action to establish an appropriate fee structure that will ensure that both funds are solvent in the Budget Year 2005-06.
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Reconvene General Session
Leslie Peterson Schwarze,
Chair
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