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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
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Commission Meeting Agenda
April 4 - 5, 2006
Reasonable Accommodation: Any person with a disability requiring disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may make a request by contacting Rhonda Brown at (916) 322-6253 or sending a written request to that person at 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five working days in advance of the meeting.
Live Webcast Presentation: The Commission meeting will be webcast via the internet. Access the broadcast on the CTC Meetings page. While the Commission intends to webcast this meeting, it may not be possible to webcast all or part of the open meeting due to technical issues or limitations on resources.
Roll call shall be taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
1B: Alan Bersin, Secretary of Education
Secretary of Education Alan Bersin will discuss with the Commission the Administration's priorities for education and teacher quality including accreditation, streamlining the credentialing process, and assessments for teacher candidates.
Action
1C: Approval of the January/February 2006 Minutes
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the minutes of the January/February 2006 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1D: Approval of the April 2006 Agenda
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the Agenda for the April 2006 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1E: Approval of the April 2006 Consent Calendar
Agenda Item 1E - Insert
The Executive Director will recommend that the Commission approve the April 2006 Consent Calendar. After review, the Commission may approve, or amend and approve the Consent Calendar.
Information
1F: Chair's Report
Information
1G: Executive Director's Report
Information
1H: Commission Member Reports
1I: Information
Liaison Reports
Information
2A: Report on Results of Field Survey and Accreditation Review Activities
Staff will present an update on activities related to the review of the accreditation system including presentation of the results from the field review of changes to the Accreditation System recommended by the Committee on Accreditation in collaboration with the Accreditation Study Work Group.
Information/ Action
2B: Expiration of Terms: Committee on Accreditation
The terms of the members of the Committee on Accreditation will expire on June 30, 2006. This agenda item provides background information relating to the terms of committee members and provides information about the advisability of extending those terms.
Information/ Action
2C: Accreditation and Program Approval
This agenda item presents recommendations for initial accreditation for one prospective program sponsor. In addition, it includes program approval recommendations for local education agencies for guidelines based programs leading to the Professional Administrative Services Credential as well as one induction program.
Information/ Action
2D: Responding to Issues Concerning the Education Specialist Credential
Staff will present further information on issues related to the Education Specialist Credential and recommend steps that may be taken.
Information/ Action
2E: Subject Matter Assessment for Less Commonly Taught Languages Other than English
Staff will present options for subject matter assessments for less commonly taught languages other than English.
Information
2F: Report on Passing Rates of Commission-Approved Exams for 2000-01 to 2004-05
The Commission will receive pass rate information for Commission examinations.
Information
Report on Stakeholder Meetings Regarding the Commission Examination System
Staff will report on the issues identified in discussions with stakeholders concerning the possible consolidation of certain licensure examinations.
3A: Approval of the Minutes
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the January 31, 2006 meeting of the Appeals and Waivers Committee. After review, the Committee may approve, or amend and approve the minutes.
Action
3B: Waivers: Consent Calendar
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission. Special conditions for subsequent waivers are included.
Action
3C: Waivers: Conditions Calendar
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These requests have been reviewed by staff on the basis of criteria adopted by the Commission. Special conditions for subsequent waivers are included.
Action
3D: Waivers: Denial Calendar
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44225(m) waiver requests are submitted for consideration in the areas of educator preparation and credentialing. These waivers do not meet the criteria adopted by the Commission.
Chair Leslie Peterson Schwarze will reconvene the April 2006 General Session. Roll call will be taken.
Items agendized for April 4th, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
4A: Update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget
Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2006-07 Governor's Budget related to the Commission.
Information/ Action
4B: Approval of Agreements that Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Agenda Item 4B - Insert
Section 610 of the CCTC Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contacts of $100,000 or more be approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This item presents a list of agreements that require approval for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
Information/ Action
4C: Update on Efficiencies Adopted by the Commission for FY 2005-06
Staff will present an update on the implementation of the various efficiencies adopted by the Commission in 2005 for the 2005-06 Fiscal Year.
Information/ Action
4D: Proposal to Release an RFP for the Administration of Commission Exams
Staff will present a Request for Proposals for the administration of the CBEST, CSET, and RICA examinations for consideration.
Information/ Action
4E: Funding of Validity Study for the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)
Staff will update the Commission on funding issues related to the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA).
5A: Status of Legislation of Interest to the Commission
Staff will present the status of legislative measures that have a position adopted by the Commission.
Information/ Action
5B: Analyses of Bills of Interest to the Commission
Agenda Item 5B - Insert
Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by Legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bills' provisions, estimate their costs and recommend amendments if applicable.
Information
5C: Items of Interest to the Commission
Staff will present an update on items of interest to the Commission.
6A: Credential Waiver Shortage Areas
Staff will present an analysis of the current credential waiver shortage areas and recommend updating the list of shortage areas.
Information
6B: Teacher Supply in California 2004-2005 A Report to the Legislature
This agenda item is in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 471 (Scott, Chapter 381, Statutes of 1999), which requires the Commission report to the Governor and the Legislature each year on the number of teachers who received credentials, certificates, permits and waivers to teach in California public schools.
1K: Report of Appeals and Waivers Committee
Information
1L: New Business
Quarterly Agenda for May/June, July/August, and September is presented
Audience Presentations
1M: Adjournment