December 2000 Commission Meeting

Wednesday, December 6, 2000

Executive Committee

11:30 a.m.

Chair Norton

EXEC-1 Approval of the June 7, 2000 Minutes

EXEC-2 Preview of the Development and Publication of an Annual Report for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

EXEC-3 Committee of Credentials: Expiration of Terms and Declaration

General Session

1:00 p.m.

The Commission will immediately convene into Closed Session

Closed Session

Chair Norton

The Commission will meet in Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126 as well as California Education Code Sections 44245 and 44248

Appeals and Waivers

Committee Chair Harvey

A&W-1 Approval of the Minutes

A&W-2 Reconsideration of Waiver Denials

A&W-3 Waivers: Consent Calendar

A&W-4 Waivers: Conditions Calendar

A&W-5 Waivers: Denial Calendar

Thursday, December 7, 2000

General Session

8:00 a.m.

Chair Norton

GS-1 Roll Call

GS-2 Pledge of Allegiance

GS-3 Approval of the November 2000 Minutes

GS-4 Approval of the December Agenda

GS-5 Approval of the December Consent Calendar

GS-6 Annual Calendar of Events

GS-7 Chair's Report

GS-8 Executive Director's Report

GS-9 Report on Monthly State Board Meeting

Legislative Committee of the Whole

Committee Chair Veneman

LEG-1 Proposed Clean-Up Legislation for Commission Consideration

Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole

Committee Chair Veneman

FPPC-1 Update Regarding Contract Assistance with Strategic and Information Technology Plan and Action Plan

Credentials and Certificated Assignment Committee of the Whole

Committee Chair Blowers

C&CA-1 Report on Waivers Granted in Subjects Not Identified as Shortage Areas

C&CA-2 A Preliminary Report on the Assignments of Certificated Employees by County Offices of Education of Four Years -- 1995-1999

Performance Standards Committee of the Whole

Commitee Chair Katzman

PERF-1 Update on the Development of Teacher Preparation Standards and Assessments Pursuant to SB 2042 (Alpert and Mazzoni, 1998)

PERF-2 Progress Report on Independent Evaluation of the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) System

Study Session

10:00 a.m.

SS-1 Regional Accreditation: An Overview of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Process and Commission Policies, Regulations and Guidelines

Reconvene General Session

Chair Norton

GS-10 Report of the Appeals and Waivers Committee

GS-11 Report of Closed Session Items

GS-12 Report of Executive Committee

GS-13 Commissioners Reports

GS-14 Audience Presentations

GS-15 Old Business

*Quarterly Agenda for December 2000, January and February 2001

GS-16 New Business

GS-17 Elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

GS-18 Adjournment

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.

Reasonable Accommodation for Any Individual with a Disability

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 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone (916) 445-0184.

Next Meeting

Happy New Year

January 3-4, 2001

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814