CCTC Home > The Commission > Agendas and Minutes >  April 2006 Commission Meeting   Updated on September 7, 2006 See Also:   April 2006 Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda April 4—5, 2006 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 within each day may be changed without notice. Items scheduled for the first day may be postponed to the next day, however, items will not be moved to an earlier day. 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. Tuesday April 4, 2006 Convene General Session 10:00 a.m. Closed Session Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Committee Chair 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.   Reconvene General Session 1:30 p.m. Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Committee Chair Reconvene General Session 1A Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.   Presentation Alan Bersin, Secretary of Education 1B Secretary of Education Alan Bersin will discuss with the Commission the Administration's priorities for education and teacher quality including accreditation, streamlining the credentialing process, and assessments for teacher candidates.   Action Approval of the January/February 2006 Minutes [PDF] 1C The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the January/February 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the April 2006 Agenda 1D The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the Agenda for the April 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the April 2006 Consent Calendar [PDF]    • Agenda Item 1E -- Insert [PDF] 1E The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the April 2006 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.   Information Chair's Report 1F Information Executive Director's Report 1G Information Commission Member Reports 1H Information Liaison Reports 1I Professional Services Committee of the Whole Aida Molina, Committee Chair Information Report on Results of Field Survey and Accreditation Review Activities [PDF] 2A Staff will present an update on activities related to the review of the accreditation system including presentation of the results from the field review of changes to the Accreditation System recommended by the Committee on Accreditation in collaboration with the Accreditation Study Work Group.   Information/Action Expiration of Terms: Committee on Accreditation [PDF] 2B The terms of the members of the Committee on Accreditation will expire on June 30, 2006. This agenda item provides background information relating to the terms of committee members and provides information about the advisability of extending those terms.   Information/Action Accreditation and Program Approval [PDF] 2C This agenda item presents recommendations for initial accreditation for one prospective program sponsor. In addition, it includes program approval recommendations for local education agencies for guidelines based programs leading to the Professional Administrative Services Credential as well as one induction program.   Information/Action Responding to Issues Concerning the Education Specialist Credential [PDF] 2D Staff will present further information on issues related to the Education Specialist Credential and recommend steps that may be taken.   Information/Action Subject Matter Assessment for Less Commonly Taught Languages Other than English [PDF] 2E Staff will present options for subject matter assessments for less commonly taught languages other than English.   Information Report on Passing Rates of Commission-Approved Exams for 2000-01 to 2004-05 [PDF] 2F The Commission will receive pass rate information for Commission examinations.   Information Report on Stakeholder Meetings Regarding the Commission Examination System [PDF] 2G Staff will report on the issues identified in discussions with stakeholders concerning the possible consolidation of certain licensure examinations.   Wednesday April 5, 2006 8:30 a.m. Appeals and Waivers Committee Guillermo Gomez, Committee Chair Cindy Dodge John Kenney Leslie Littman Marilyn McGrath Action Approval of the Minutes 3A Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the January 31, 2006 meeting of the Appeals and Waivers Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve the minutes.   Action Waivers: Consent Calendar 3B 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.   Action Waivers: Conditions Calendar 3C 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.   Action Waivers: Denial Calendar 3D 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.   General Session will Reconvene following Appeals & Waivers at approximately 8:45 a.m. Reconvene General Session   Chair Leslie Peterson Schwarze will reconvene the April 2006 General Session. Roll call will be taken. Items agendized for April 4th, but not discussed, may be taken up today.   Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole Catherine Banker, Committee Chair Information/Action Update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget [PDF] 4A Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget related to the Commission.   Information/Action Approval of Agreements that Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars [PDF]    • Agenda Item 4B -- Insert [PDF] 4B Section 610 of the CCTC Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contacts of $100,000 or more be approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This item presents a list of agreements that require approval for Fiscal Year 2005-06.   Information/Action Update on Efficiencies Adopted by the Commission for FY 2005-06 [PDF] 4C Staff will present an update on the implementation of the various efficiencies adopted by the Commission in 2005 for the 2005-06 Fiscal Year.   Information/Action Proposal to Release an RFP for the Administration of Commission Exams [PDF] 4D Staff will present a Request for Proposals for the administration of the CBEST, CSET, and RICA examinations for consideration.   Information/Action Funding of Validity Study for the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA) [PDF] 4E Staff will update the Commission on funding issues related to the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)   Legislative Committee of the Whole Jon Stordahl, Committee Chair Information/Action Status of Legislation of Interest to the Commission [PDF] 5A Staff will present the status of legislative measures that have a position adopted by the Commission.   Information/Action Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission [PDF]    • Agenda Item 5B -- Insert [PDF] 5B Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by Legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bills' provisions, estimate their costs and recommend amendments if applicable.   Information Items of Interest to the Commission [PDF] 5C Staff will present an update on items of interest to the Commission.   Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole Catherine Banker, Committee Chair Information Credential Waiver Shortage Areas [PDF] 6A Staff will present an analysis of the current credential waiver shortage areas and recommend updating the list of shortage areas.   Information Teacher Supply in California 2004-2005 A Report to the Legislature [PDF] 6B This agenda item is in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 471 (Scott, Chapter 381, Statutes of 1999), which 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.   Reconvene General Session Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Report of Closed Session Items 1J Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee 1K Information New Business Quarterly Agenda for May/June, July/August, and September is presented. 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