March 2001 Commission Meeting

Wednesday, March 7, 2001

General Session

1:00 p.m.

The Commission will immediately convene into Closed Session

Closed Session

Chair Bersin

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 Madkins

A&W-1 Approval of the Minutes

A&W-2 Waivers Orientation

A&W-3 Reconsideration of Waiver Denials

A&W-4 Waivers: Consent Calendar

A&W-5 Waivers: Conditions Calendar

A&W-6 Waivers: Denial Calendar

Thursday, March 8, 2001

General Session

8:00 a.m.

Chair Bersin

GS-1 Roll Call

GS-2 Pledge of Allegiance

GS-3 Approval of the February 2001 Minutes

GS-4 Approval of the March 2001 Agenda

GS-5 Approval of the March 2001 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

Chair Madkins

LEG-1 Status of Legislation of Interest to the Commission

LEG-2 Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission

(Note: In-folder items will be provided, if necessary)

LEG-3 Proposed Amendments to the Commission's Proposal Clarifying the Education Code Sections Related to the Committee of Credentials

(Note: In-folder items will be provided, if necessary)

Preparation Standards Committee of the Whole

Chair Katzman

PREP-1 Approval of Subject Matter Preparation Programs Submitted by Colleges and Universities

PREP-2 Proposal to Award a Contract for Comparability Studies of Subject Matter Requirements and Credential Emphasis or Equivalent Programs in Other States

PREP-3 Update on the Administrative Services Credential Forums and the Work of the Administrative Services Credential Task Force

PREP-4 Progress Report on the Implementation of CFASST: Evaluation Report of the Field Review 1998-2000

PREP-5 Overview of Draft Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Induction Programs

Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee of the Whole

Chair Boquiren

FPPC-1 Overview of the Legislative Analyst's Review of the 2001-2002 Governor's Budget

FPPC-2 Update Regarding Status of the Teacher Credentialing Service Improvement Project

FPPC-3 Proposed Revisions to Commission Policy Manual Pertaining to Contract Review

Performance Standards Committee of the Whole

Chair Johnson

PERF-1 Recommended Award of a Contract for Administration, Validity Study, and Development of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA), and Proposed 2001-02 Test Fees

PERF-2 Proposed 2001-02 Test Fees for the Single Subject Assessments for Teaching (SSAT) and the (Bilingual) Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD/BCLAD) Examinations

PERF-3 Proposed Request for Proposals for Development of a New Teaching Performance Assessment for Preliminary Credential Candidates

Study Session

SS-1 Overview of the Commission's Credentialing Reform Initiative (SB 2042)

Reconvene General Session

Chair Bersin

GS-10 Report of the Appeals and Waivers Committee

GS-11 Report of Closed Session Items

GS-12 Commissioners Reports

GS-13 Audience Presentations

GS-14 Old Business

*Quarterly Agenda for March, April and May 2001

GS-15 New Business

GS-16 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 a 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

April 12, 2001

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