Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
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Commission Meeting Agenda
March 10, 2005
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Action
1A: Approval of the Minutes
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the January/February 2005 meeting of the Appeals and Waivers Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve the minutes.
Action
1B: Waivers: Reconsideration Calendar
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. This request was denied at the January 31, 2005 meeting and the employing agency is requesting that the action be reconsidered.
Action
1C: Waivers: Consent Calendar
These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff and meet the criteria adopted by the Commission.
Action
1D: Waivers: Conditions Calendar
These waiver requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission and special conditions for subsequent waivers are included.
Action
1E: Waivers: Denial Calendar
These waiver requests do not meet the criteria for inclusion on a consent calendar and will be considered on an individual basis.
2A: Call the Meeting to Order
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
2B: Approval of the January/ February 2005 Minutes
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the January/February 2005 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the March 2005 Consent Calendar
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the March 2005 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.
Information
2D: Chair's Report
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2E: Executive Director's Report
Information/Action
2F: Nominations/Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
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3A: Overview of the Budget Process and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2004-05 Budget
Staff will present an overview of the overall budget process, including the specifics as related to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2004-05 Budget. Staff will include an update of the 2004-05 second quarter report of revenues and expenditures.
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3B: Update on the Proposed 2005-06 Governor's Budget
Staff will present an update on the proposed 2005-06 Governor's Budget related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In addition, continue the discussion from the January/February Commission meeting regarding the status of the Teacher Credentials Fund and the Test Development Administration Account, both of which are administered by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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3C: Overview of the Legislative Analyst's Review of the Proposed 2005-06 Governor's Budget
Staff will present an overview of the Legislative Analyst's Review of the 2005-06 Proposed Governor's Budget.
Agenda Insert for Item 3C [PDF] (Updated March 14, 2005)
Action/ Information
4A: Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission
Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bills' provisions, estimate its costs, recommend amendments if applicable, and propose a recommendation. The Commission will be asked to take a position on the measures. Positions of the Commission to consider are: Sponsor, Support, Support if Amended, Neutral, Neutral if Amended, Seek Amendments, Watch, Oppose Unless Amended, and Oppose.
Agenda Insert for Item 4A [PDF] (Updated March 14, 2005)
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4B: Items of Interest to the Commission
Staff will present an update on items of interest to the Commission.
5A: Report on the Assignment Monitoring Review of San Francisco Unified School District
This item reviews the results for the 2003-2004 school year review of the assignment in the San Francisco Unified School District and the Commission's responsibilities in the monitoring process.
6A: Interviews for Appointment to the Committee of Credentials
The Professional Practices Committee will interview, evaluate, and appoint one secondary teacher member to serve on the Committee of Credentials.
7A: Commission Exam Program Planning
Commission staff will present information on examination validity studies that have been conducted in recent years and a plan for the Commission's consideration for conducting future validity studies.
Information/ Action
7B: Recommended Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination
This report presents recommended knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to be assessed on the new California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination. If adopted, the KSAs will be used to develop the examination which is scheduled to be administered beginning in the fall of 2005.
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7C: Proposed Plan for Reviewing Bilingual Certification
This item is a follow-up to the agenda item presented to the Commission at the February 1, 2005 meeting. In that item, staff proposed a plan to address four bilingual education policy questions that included steps for involving stakeholders. The current agenda item provides detailed information, including a cost analysis, of the proposed plan for answering the policy questions with stakeholder involvement. At the request of the Commission, a cost analysis of convening a bilingual education advisory panel is also provided.
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7D: Update on Education Specialist Credentials and the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This agenda report presents a brief review of the special education credential structure in California, with special attention to credential needs that may need to be addressed in the near future. The report will also present information about the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and its potential implications for credentialing.
2H: Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee
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2I: New Business
Quarterly Agenda for March, April and May/June 2005 is presented.
Commission Member Reports
Audience Presentations
2J: Adjournment