CCTC Home > The Commission > Agendas and Minutes >  December 2007 Commission Meeting   Updated on February 5, 2008 ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE IN PDF FORMAT... See Also:   December 2007 Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda December 5–6, 2007 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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To listen during the meeting, click on the link at the top of this page, or on the following link: www.ctc.ca.gov/live Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Ad Hoc Committee 8:30 a.m. Caleb Cheung Leslie Peterson Schwarze Loretta Whitson Action Interview for Appointment to the Committee of Credentials √  Listen 1A The Ad Hoc Committee will interview, evaluate, and appoint one school board member to serve on the Committee of Credentials.   General Session will convene immediately following Ad Hoc Committee P. David Pearson, Chair Convene General Session   Commission Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.   Action Approval of the November 2007 Minutes √ Listen 2A The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2007 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the December 2007 Agenda √ Listen 2B The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the December 2007 meeting of the Commission.   Action Approval of the December 2007 Consent Calendar √ Listen 2C The Commission will consider approval of the December 2007 Consent Calendar.   Information Challenges and Opportunities for Assessment and Accreditation √ Listen 2D Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond will discuss challenges and opportunities for assessment and accreditation.   Information Chair's Report √ Listen 2E Information Executive Director's Report √ Listen 2F Information Commission Member Reports √ Listen 2G Information Liaison Reports √ Listen 2H Information Update on the Implementation of SB 1209 √ Listen 2I This agenda item provides an update on the Commission's implementation of SB 1209 (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006).   Information Strategic Plan Development √ Listen 2J This agenda item provides an update on the Strategic Plan progress to date including recently developed action plans.   Professional Services Committee Paula Cordeiro, Committee Chair Action Program Approval and Initial Institutional Approval √ Listen 3A This agenda report presents recommendations for approval of proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for initial institutional approval and single subject matter preparation programs.   Action Proposed Adoption of the Accreditation Framework and an Update on the Implementation of the Revised Accreditation System √ Listen 3B This agenda item presents the proposed Accreditation Framework for adoption. In addition, the item provides an update on the implementation of the revised accreditation system.   Action Proposed Approval to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Revision of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Examination and Plan to Revise Teacher Preparation Program Standard 7 √ Listen 3C This agenda item presents: a) a plan to review and revise Program Standard 7 for the Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, and b) a request to release an RFP for the revision of the RICA Examination to align with the newly adopted content specifications.   Action Report to the Governor and the Legislature on the Study of Special Education Certification √ Listen    • Agenda Item 3D -- Insert      Posted 12-4-2007 3D This item presents the mandated report to the Governor and Legislature on Special Education and proposes a plan for implementation of its recommendations.   Action Proposed Requirements for Pre-Service Preparation for Multiple and Single Subject Internship Programs √ Listen    • Agenda Item 3E -- Insert      Posted 12-4-2007 3E This item presents proposed amendments to Commission policy for Commission consideration and adoption to require all interns complete foundational preparation before an Intern Credential is issued. In order to meet NCLB "Highly Qualified" status, all interns must complete pre-service preparation.   Action Proposed Policy for Review and Revision of Adopted Program Standards and an Update on the Implementation of the SB 2042 Teacher Preparation Standards √  Listen 3F This agenda item presents a draft policy for the review and revision of program standards for Commission consideration and adoption. In addition, the item summarizes the issues presented in the March-August 2007 agenda items related to SB 2042 (Chap. 548, Stats. 1998) and provides an update on the work completed thus far to address those issues.   Information Report on the Career Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Panel √  Listen 3G This agenda item is the second in a series of items focusing on Career Technical Education (CTE). The item presents the CTE Advisory panel’s recommendations to improve the Career Technical Education Credential.   Information Proposal to Establish a Single Subject Teaching Credential in General Science (Foundational) √  Listen 3H This agenda item presents a proposal to establish a new Single Subject Teaching Credential in General Science (Foundational).   Information Update on the Fresno Unified Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Program Review √ Listen 3I This agenda item provides an update on the evidence submitted by the Fresno Unified School District to address the stipulations placed on the BTSA Induction Program by the Commission.   Information Report on the Pilot SB 2042 Preparation to Teach English Learners Study √  Listen    • Agenda Item 3J -- Appendix      Posted 12-4-2007 3J This agenda item presents information from the pilot SB 2042 Preparation to Teach English Learners Study conducted in June 2007 and suggests potential next steps for further investigation.   Closed 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 actions taken or determinations made therein.   Thursday, December 6, 2007 General Session 8:30 a.m. P. David Pearson, Chair Reconvene General Session Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session. Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today   Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee Caleb Cheung, Committee Chair Action Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80440 Pertaining to Date of Issuance of Credentials and §80443 Pertaining to Processing Time for Credentials and Permits √ Listen 4A This item presents proposed amendments pertaining to date of issuance of credentials and to processing time for credentials and permits.   Action Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80021 Pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit √ Listen 4B This agenda item presents proposed amendments pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit.   Information Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80413 Pertaining to Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California √ Listen 4C Commission staff is presenting for review and update proposed amendments to the California Code of Regulations pertaining to specific requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for applicants prepared in California.   Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee Guillermo Gomez, Committee Chair Action Proposed Budget Change Proposals for Fiscal Year 2008-09 √ Listen 5A Staff will present the proposed Budget Change Proposal concepts for the 2008-09 budget development process.   Legislative Committee Margaret Gaston, Committee Chair Action Legislative Concepts for Commission Consideration √ Listen 6A Staff will present legislative concepts for the 2008 legislative year for Commission Consideration.   Reconvene General Session P. David Pearson, Chair Report of Closed Session Items √ Listen 2K Action Report of Ad Hoc Committee √ Listen 2L Information New Business √  Listen Quarterly Agenda is presented. Audience Presentations 2M Action Notice of Nominations and Elections for Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for 2008 √ Listen 2N Adjournment   Back to Top of Page Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Email the Webmaster © 2004 State of California Updated February 5, 2008