CCTC Home > The Commission > Agendas and Minutes >  May-June 2006 Commission Meeting   Updated on August 16, 2006 See Also:   May 2006 Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda May 31—June 1, 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. Wednesday May 31, 2006 Executive Committee 9:30 a.m. Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Committee Chair Catherine Banker Guillermo Gomez Gloria Grant John Kenney Aida Molina Jon Stordahl Action Approval of the December 1, 2005 Executive Committee Minutes 1A Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the December 1, 2005 meeting of the Executive Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve, the minutes.   Action Approval of the Commission's 2007 Meeting Schedule [PDF] 1B The Committee will consider several options for the Commission's 2007 Meeting Schedule.   Information/Action Discussion of Future Format of Commission Meeting Minutes 1C The Executive Committee will discuss whether to maintain the current format of the Commission meeting minutes or modify the manner in which they are prepared and presented for action.   Information/Action Should the Commission Assign Credential Waiver and Commission Appeal Authority to Staff? [PDF] 1D This agenda item presents the benefits and disadvantages of assigning Commission staff the authority to issue credential waivers and grant Commission appeals.   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 2A Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.   Action Approval of the April 2006 Minutes [PDF] 2B The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the April 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the May/June 2006 Agenda 2C The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the Agenda for the May/June 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the May/June 2006 Consent Calendar    • Agenda Item 2D -- Insert [PDF] 2D The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the May/June 2006 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.   Information Chair's Report 2E Information Executive Director's Report 2F Information Commission Member Reports 2G Information Liaison Reports 2H Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole John Kenney, Committee Chair Information/Action Update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget [PDF]    • Agenda Item 3A -- Insert [PDF] 3A Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget related to the Commission.   Information/Action Proposed Budget Change Proposals for the 2007-08 Budget Year [PDF] 3B Staff will present the proposed Budget Change Proposal concepts for the 2007-08 budget development process.   Information/Action Approval of Agreements that Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars [PDF] 3C 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 and 2006-07.   Information Overview of the Commission's Teacher Credentialing Examination Development and Funding Processes [PDF] 3D Staff will present an overview of the Commission’s teacher credentialing examination development and funding processes.   Information/Action Release of Request for Proposals for the Administration of Commission Examinations [PDF] 3E At the April 5, 2006 meeting, the Commission asked staff to return with possible options regarding the release of information pertaining to a potential contract and the discussion regarding the State's contracting process. A representative from the Department of General Services -Office of Legal Services will present an overview of the contracting process and would be available to answer any questions members of the Commission may have. In addition, staff seeks the approval to release a Request for Proposal for the administration only of the Commission Examinations until further direction is provided on the future of the Commission Examinations.   Information/Action Validity Study Process and Funding for the RICA Examination [PDF] 3F Staff will provide clarification on the validity study process. In addition, staff will seek the approval to fund the upcoming validity study for the RICA Examination.   Professional Services Committee of the Whole Aida Molina, Committee Chair Information Information Update on Accreditation [PDF] 4A This item presents information about accreditation of educator preparation requested by the Commission at its April meeting. It includes a schedule of past accreditation reviews by institution and costs of accreditation. It also discusses the similarities and differences in the two federally approved national accrediting bodies for teacher preparation and information on what kinds of accreditation systems exist in other states.   Information/Action Proposed Options for Committee on Accreditation Member Selection Process [PDF] 4B At the April 4, 2006 meeting, the Commission asked staff to return with possible options to fill a current vacancy on the Committee on Accreditation and possible options for a revised selection process for future COA appointments. This report provides those options.   Information/Action Program Approval and Initial Accreditation [PDF] 4C This agenda report presents an update on the submission of single subject matter preparation programs, along with proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for single subject matter preparation program approval, a guidelines-based Administrative Services program, and induction program approval.   Information/Action Proposed Plan to Modify the Special Education Credentialing Requirements [PDF] 4D This report provides further information and proposed actions regarding the issues and related work in the area of special education that may have implications for Commission policy relative to structure and authorization for the Education Specialist Credential.   Information/Action Report on Bilingual Certification Review [PDF] 4E At the June 1, 2005 meeting, the Commission approved a three-part plan that would involve stakeholders in the consideration of four policy questions relative to bilingual certification for California teachers. This agenda item describes the process for implementing the plan to involve stakeholder feedback, including an on-line survey and a series of stakeholder meetings held around the state. The responses to the four policy questions that were developed by the expert Bilingual Certification Advisory Work Group and based upon stakeholder involvement are also presented for the Commission's consideration.   Information/Action Update on Health Services (School Nurse) Credential Program Standards [PDF] 4F Staff will present a status report on the Health Services Credential (School Nurse) program standards and will discuss two procedural options for updating and revising these standards.   Thursday June 1, 2006 8:45 a.m. Appeals and Waivers Committee Guillermo Gomez, Committee Chair Cindy Dodge John Kenney Leslie Littman Marilyn McGrath Action Approval of the Minutes 5A 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 5B 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.   Action Waivers: Conditions Calendar 5C 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 5D 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 9:00 a.m. Reconvene General Session   Reconvene General Session Chair Leslie Peterson Schwarze will reconvene the April 2006 General Session. Roll call will be taken. Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.   Legislative Committee of the Whole Jon Stordahl, Committee Chair Information/Action Status of Legislation of Interest to the Commission [PDF] 6A 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 6B -- Insert [PDF] 6B 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] 6C 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 Analysis of Proposal to Require Teachers to Renew Credentials Online [PDF] 7A This agenda item provides an analysis of the issues pertaining to teachers renewing their credentials online.   Reconvene General Session Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Report of Executive Committee 2I Report of Closed Session Items 2J Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee 2K Information New Business Quarterly Agenda for July/August, September, and November/December is presented. 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