CCTC Home > The Commission > Agendas and Minutes >  November - December 2006 Commission Meeting   Updated on February 9, 2007 ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE IN PDF FORMAT... See Also:   November 2006 Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda November 30 — December 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. 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Thursday, November 30, 2006 Executive Committee 9:00 a.m. Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Catherine Banker Guillermo Gomez Gloria Grant John Kenney Jon Stordahl Action Approval of the July-August 2006 Executive Committee Minutes 1A Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the July-August 2006 meeting of the Executive Committee.   Information/Action Attorney General's Opinion Regarding the Participation of Ex-Officios in Closed Session 1B Staff will present the anticipated Attorney General's opinion regarding the participation of Ex-Officios in the Commission's Closed Session proceedings.   Information Review and Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Commission Policy Manual 1C The Executive Committee will discuss suggested changes to the Commission's Policy Manual submitted by a working group of Commissioners.   Action Proposal to Develop a Strategic Plan 1D Staff will present a possible plan for developing a Strategic Plan for the Commission.   Action Ex-Officio Reimbursement 1E The Executive Committee will consider reinstituting reimbursement for Ex-Officio members of the Commission.   Action Discussion of the Commission's 2007 Meeting Schedule 1F The Executive Committee will discuss the possible adoption of a revised 2007 Commission meeting schedule.   Action Proposal For Off-Site Commission Meeting 1G The Executive Committee will discuss the feasibility of holding a future Commission meeting off site.   General Session will convene immediately following Executive Committee Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Convene General Session   Chair Leslie Peterson Schwarze will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken.   Action Approval of the September 2006 Minutes 2A The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the September 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the November-December 2006 Agenda 2B The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the November-December 2006 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the November-December 2006 Consent Calendar    • Agenda Item 2C -- Insert 2C The Commission will consider approval of the November-December 2006 Consent Calendar.   Information Chair's Report 2D Information Executive Director's Report 2E Information Commission Member Reports 2F Information Liaison Reports 2G Information SB 1209 (Chapter 517, Statutes of 2006) Overview and Implementation Plan 2H Staff will present an overview, proposed implementation plan, and general timeline for the Commission's implementation of SB 1209 (Chapter 517, Statutes 2006) which was signed into law on September 28, 2006.   General Session 1:30 p.m. Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Information Public Policy Institute of California Presentation 2I A representative from the Public Policy Institute of California will discuss its report Retention of New Teachers in California. This report is based upon data from the Commission and the Employment Development Department.   Legislative Committee of the Whole Jon Stordahl, Committee Chair Information Status of Legislation 3A Staff will present the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.   Action Legislative Concepts for Commission Consideration 3B Staff will present legislative concepts for the 2007 legislative year for Commission consideration   Professional Practices Committee of the Whole Gloria Grant, Committee Chair Action Committee of Credentials: Expiration of Terms and Declaration of Vacancies 4A The Professional Practices Committee will review the availability of incumbents for re-appointment to the Committee of Credentials and make its determinations as to which of the positions with expiring terms shall be declared vacant as of March 14, 2007 and June 30, 2007. The Committee will direct staff as to how to proceed to assist the Commission, as necessary, with the selection of new Committee of Credentials members.   Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee of the Whole Catherine Banker, Committee Chair Information Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Section 80121 Pertaining to General Provisions Governing Waivers, Section 80124 Pertaining to Requirements for a Request for Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Specific Applicant, and Section 80125 Pertaining to Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials 5A In order to keep the Commission's sections of California Code of Regulations current, Commission staff is presenting Title 5 Sections 80121 pertaining to General Provisions Governing Waivers, 80124 pertaining to Requirements for a Request for a Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Specific Applicant and 80125 pertaining to Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials for review and discussion.   Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole John Kenney, Committee Chair Action Approval of Agreements that Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars    • Agenda Item 6A -- Insert 6A Section 610 of the CCTC Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contracts of $100,000 or more be approved by the Commission. This item presents an agreement that requires approval. (Please note: This item will have an Agenda Insert, because the contract award notification timelines outlined in the State Contracting Manual section 5.65 did not align with the agenda publishing date.)   Professional Services Committee of the Whole Guillermo Gomez, Committee Chair Action The Teaching Performance Assessment: (I) Overview; (II) The California Teaching Performance Assessment Model; (III) Assessment Quality Standards for Professional Teacher Preparation Programs; and (IV) Request for Proposals for a Validity Study of the California Teaching Performance Assessment 7A This agenda item provides an overview of the teaching performance assessment requirement for multiple and single subject professional teacher preparation programs; a description of the California Teaching Performance Assessment model; a proposal for the potential modification and reinstatement of the five Assessment Quality Standards for Professional Teacher Preparation Programs; and a request for approval to release an RFP (Request for Proposals) for a validity study of the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CA TPA).   Action Program Approval and Initial Accreditation 7B This agenda report presents recommendations for approval of program proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for single subject matter preparation programs and induction programs.   Action Proposed Standards for California Teachers of English Learners Certificate Programs 7C This agenda item presents the proposed Standards of Quality of Effectiveness for California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Certificate Programs for Commission adoption. These standards were developed in consultation with a panel of experts in the field of English learner education. If adopted, these standards would apply to program sponsors wishing to offer certificate programs for teachers seeking English learner authorizations.   Action Adoption of Passing Score Standard for the Teaching Foundations Examination in Science    • Agenda Item 7D -- Insert 7D Staff will present a recommendation for a passing score standard on the Teaching Foundations Examination in Science for adoption by the Commission.   Closed Session will convene immediately following General Session The Commission will 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.   Friday, December 1 2006 8:30 a.m. Reconvene General Session Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Reconvene General Session   Chair Leslie Peterson Schwarze will reconvene General Session. Roll call will be taken. Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.   Public Hearing 8:30 a.m. Action Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Section 80028 Pertaining to Certificates of Clearance and Section 80487 Pertaining to Fees 8A The proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Section 80028 Pertaining to Certificates of Clearance and Section 80487 Pertaining to Fees are being presented for public hearing.   Professional Services Committee of the Whole Guillermo Gomez, Committee Chair Action Adoption of Passing Score Standard for the California Subject Matter Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Filipino Examination    • Agenda Item 7E -- Insert 7E Staff will present a recommendation for a passing score standard on the California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers (CSET): Filipino Examination for adoption by the Commission.   Information Implementation of the Accreditation System 7F This item presents an update on the activities staff has been engaged in to implement the revised accreditation system as recommended by the Committee on Accreditation and the Accreditation Study Work Group and as approved by the Commission. Further, this agenda item describes activities that staff, stakeholders, and the COA still need to complete and the issues and accreditation related items that will be brought before the Commission at a future Commission meeting.   Action Potential Consolidation of Examinations for Languages Other Than English 7G Staff will review input from the field and based on that input will make a recommendation to the Commission concerning the consolidation of Commission-owned language examinations.   Information Update on the Activities Related to Modifying the Education Specialist Credential Requirements 7H This report provides information about the activities that have occurred since June 2006 to modify the requirements for Education Specialist credentials, including (a) implementation procedures to add an English learner authorization to the current Education Specialist Credential, (b) conducting field meetings to examine issues related to modifying the Credential, and (c) establishing a Special Education Workgroup to review the structure and requirements for the Special Education credentials.   Action Proposed Implementation of Senate Bill 1292 (Chapter 752, Statutes of 2006) 7I Staff will present an overview, a draft implementation plan, and a recommendation for the implementation of SB 1292 (Chapter 752, Statutes of 2006)). The current SB 395 guidelines for Professional development related to teaching English learners are proposed to be adopted as temporary guidelines to meet the requirements of SB 1292. A panel will be convened to review the SB 395 guidelines and propose any revisions needed to support holders of designated subjects credentials or services credentials with teaching authorizations.   Action Career Technical Education 7J This item presents for Commission discussion the possible need to explore changes and improvements to the Designated Subjects Credential structure and program standards to align more closely with federal and state structures.   Reconvene General Session Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Chair Report of Closed Session Items 2J Report of Executive Committee 2K Information New Business Quarterly Agenda is presented. Audience Presentations 2L Action Elections of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Chair and Vice Chair for 2007 2M Adjournment   Back to Top of Page Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Email the Webmaster © 2004 State of California Updated December 13, 2006