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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
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Commission Meeting Agenda
February 7 - 8, 2007
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.
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Action
1A: Approval of the November-December 2006 Executive Committee Minutes
Staff will recommend that the Committee approve the minutes of the November-December 2006 meeting of the Executive Committee.
Action
1B: Review and Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Commission Policy Manual
The Committee will review and discuss revisions to the Policy Manual and take action on proposed revisions that were discussed and a consensus reached at the November-December 2006 meeting. The Committee will discuss a schedule for review of additional proposed revisions and discuss the proposed revision to §310 regarding a procedure to evaluate the Executive Director.
Action
1C: Reconsideration of April Meeting Date
The Committee will discuss the possibility of changing the April 2007 meeting date.
Agenda Item 1C - Insert
Convene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken.
Action
2A: Approval of the November-December 2006 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November-December 2006 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2B: Approval of the February 2007 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the February 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the February 2007 Consent Calendar
Agenda Item 2C - Insert
The Commission will consider approval of the February 2007 Consent Calendar.
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2D: Chair's Report
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2E: Executive Director's Report
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2F: Commission Member Reports
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2G: Liaison Reports
Action
2H: Attorney General's Opinion Regarding the Participation of Ex-Officios in Closed Session
Staff will present the Attorney General's opinion regarding the participation of Ex-Officios in the Commission's Closed Session proceedings.
Action
3A: Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Section 80121 Pertaining to General Provisions Governing Waivers, Section 80124 Pertaining to Requirements for a Request for Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Specific Applicant, and Section 80125 Pertaining to Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials
Staff will present an item on proposed changes to Title 5 pertaining to General Provisions Governing Waivers, Requirements for a Request for a Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Specific Applicant and Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials for the purposes of beginning the rulemaking file for submission to the Office of Administrative Law and scheduling a public hearing.
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3B: Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5 Section 80001 Pertaining to Definitions and Terms
Commission staff is presenting Title 5 Section 80001 pertaining to Definitions and Terms for review and discussion of the term "credential" to include on-line documents being used as the official credential copy.
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4A: Update on the Proposed 2007-08 Governor's Budget
Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2007-08 Governor's Budget related to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Action
4B: Approval of Agreements that Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Section 610 of the CCTC Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contracts of $100,000 or more be approved by the Commission. This item presents agreements that require approval.
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2I: Public Study Session on the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) and the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA), as Required by SB 1209 (Chapter 517, Statutes of 2006)
This session will consider the implications of incorporating the assessment of ability, skills, and knowledge related to effective reading instruction that is assessed by RICA within the TPA.
Agenda Item 2I - Insert
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2J: Presentation by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning
Representatives from the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning will discuss the report California's Teaching Force: Key Issues and Trends, 2006.
Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session. Roll call will be taken.
Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
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5A: Study Session on the Legislative Process
Staff will conduct a study session on the Legislative process and will discuss the impact of the various positions on bills that the Commission may take.
Action
5B: Analyses of Bills
Staff will present analyses of educator preparation or licensing legislation. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bills' provisions, estimate their costs, and recommend amendments, if applicable.
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5C: Other Legislative and Policy Items
Staff will present an update on items of interest to the Commission.
Action
6A: Program Approval and Initial Accreditation
This agenda report presents recommendations for approval of program proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for single subject matter preparation programs and induction programs.
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6B: Update on the Implementation of the Teaching Performance Assessment Requirement for Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Teacher Preparation Programs
Staff will provide an update on the implementation plan for the teaching performance assessment requirement for multiple and single subject professional teacher preparation programs.
Action
6C: Special Education District Intern Effectiveness Study
The Commission will review the report to the Legislature on the required study of the effectiveness of the Education Specialist District Intern Program for teachers of students with mild to moderate disabilities. This study is designed to determine whether this program should continue beyond the sunset date of January 1, 2008.
Agenda Item 6C - Insert
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6D: Selection Process for the Committee on Accreditation
This agenda item provides a description of the selection process for new members of the Committee on Accreditation for the 2007-08 year.
Action
6E: SB 2042 (Chapter 548, Statutes of 1998) Update on the Implementation of the Teacher Preparation Standards
This agenda item provides an overview of SB 2042, its goals, implementation process, and accomplishments.
2K: Report of Closed Session Items
Action
2: Report of Executive Committee
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2M: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Adjournment