Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
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Commission Meeting Agenda
March 8, 2007
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Action
1A: Approval of the February 2007 Executive Committee Minutes
The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the February 2007 meeting of the Executive Committee.
Action
1B: Review and Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Commission Policy Manual
The Committee will continue its review and discussion of revisions to the Policy Manual in accordance with the plan adopted at the February 2007 Executive Committee meeting.
Convene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken.
Action
2A: Approval of the February 2007 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the February 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2B: Approval of the March 2007 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the March 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the March 2007 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the March 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
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2H: Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation
This agenda item presents the Eleventh Annual Accreditation Report from the Committee on Accreditation to the Commission.
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2I: Update on the SB 1209 (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006) Implementation Plan
This agenda item provides an update on the Commission's implementation of SB 1209 (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006).
Action
3A: Establishment of the Fee Structure for Commission Examinations for 2007-08
This agenda item provides an update on the projected 2007-08 revenues anticipated to support the daily operations of examination related activities. The Commission will take action on the examination fee structure for Fiscal Year 2007-08, in order to allow sufficient time to inform stakeholders of any proposed changes.
4A: Proposed Amendments to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 80001, Pertaining to Definitions and Terms
Commission will consider revisions to 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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5A: Status of Legislation
This agenda item provides the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.
Action
5B: Analyses of Bills
This agenda item presents 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
This agenda item is an update on the activities of the Legislature and information about bills that do not directly affect Commission operation or policy, but may be of interest.
Action
6A: SB 2042 (Chap. 548, Stats. 1998) Update on the Implementation of Teacher Preparation Standards
This agenda item provides an overview of SB 2042, its goals, implementation process, and accomplishments.
Action
6B: 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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6C: Implementation of the Accreditation System
This agenda item provides an update on the implementation of the revised accreditation system. The item presents proposed revisions to the Commission's Common Standards and the COA's proposal for improved communication between the Commission and COA.
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6D: Update on the Implementation of the Teaching Performance Assessment Requirement for Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Teacher Preparation Programs
This agenda item provides an update on issues relating to the implementation of the Teaching Performance Assessment requirement for multiple and single subject preliminary teacher preparation programs.
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2J: Report of Closed Session Items
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2K: Report of Executive Committee
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2L: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
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2M: Nominations for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s Vice Chair for 2007
Adjournment