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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on February 5, 2008
See Also: December 2007 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
December 5 - 6, 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: Interview for Appointment to the Committee of Credentials
The Ad Hoc Committee will interview, evaluate, and appoint one school board member to serve on the Committee of Credentials.
Convene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
2A: Approval of the November 2007 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2B: Approval of the December 2007 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the December 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the December 2007 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the December 2007 Consent Calendar.
Information
2D: Challenges and Opportunities for Assessment and Accreditation
Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond will discuss challenges and opportunities for assessment and accreditation.
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2E: Chair's Report
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2F: Executive Director's Report
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2G: Commission Member Reports
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2H: Liaison Reports
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2I: Update on the Implementation of SB 1209
This agenda item provides an update on the Commission's implementation of SB 1209 (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006).
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2J: Strategic Plan Development
This agenda item provides an update on the Strategic Plan progress to date including recently developed action plans.
Action
3A: Program Approval and Initial Institutional Approval
This agenda report presents recommendations for approval of proposals submitted by local education agencies and institutions of higher education for initial institutional approval and single subject matter preparation programs.
Action
3B: Proposed Adoption of the Accreditation Framework and an Update on the Implementation of the Revised Accreditation System
This agenda item presents the proposed Accreditation Framework for adoption. In addition, the item provides an update on the implementation of the revised accreditation system.
Action
3C: Proposed Approval to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Revision of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Examination and Plan to Revise Teacher Preparation Program Standard 7
This agenda item presents: a) a plan to review and revise Program Standard 7 for the Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, and b) a request to release an RFP for the revision of the RICA Examination to align with the newly adopted content specifications.
Action
3D: Report to the Governor and the Legislature on the Study of Special Education Certification
This item presents the mandated report to the Governor and Legislature on Special Education and proposes a plan for implementation of its recommendations.
Item 3D - Agenda Insert -- Posted 12-4-2007
Action
3E: Proposed Requirements for Pre-Service Preparation for Multiple and Single Subject Internship Programs
This item presents proposed amendments to Commission policy for Commission consideration and adoption to require all interns complete foundational preparation before an Intern Credential is issued. In order to meet NCLB "Highly Qualified" status, all interns must complete pre-service preparation.
Item 3E - Agenda Insert -- Posted 12-4-2007
Action
3F: Proposed Policy for Review and Revision of Adopted Program Standards and an Update on the Implementation of the SB 2042 Teacher Preparation Standards
This agenda item presents a draft policy for the review and revision of program standards for Commission consideration and adoption. In addition, the item summarizes the issues presented in the March-August 2007 agenda items related to SB 2042 (Chap. 548, Stats. 1998) and provides an update on the work completed thus far to address those issues.
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3G: Report on the Career Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Panel
This agenda item is the second in a series of items focusing on Career Technical Education (CTE). The item presents the CTE Advisory panel’s recommendations to improve the Career Technical Education Credential.
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3H: Proposal to Establish a Single Subject Teaching Credential in General Science (Foundational)
This agenda item presents a proposal to establish a new Single Subject Teaching Credential in General Science (Foundational).
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3I: Update on the Fresno Unified Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Program Review
This agenda item provides an update on the evidence submitted by the Fresno Unified School District to address the stipulations placed on the BTSA Induction Program by the Commission.
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3J: Report on the Pilot SB 2042 Preparation to Teach English Learners Study
This agenda item presents information from the pilot SB 2042 Preparation to Teach English Learners Study conducted in June 2007 and suggests potential next steps for further investigation.
Item 3J - Agenda Appendix -- Posted 12-4-2007
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
Action
4A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80440 Pertaining to Date of Issuance of Credentials and §80443 Pertaining to Processing Time for Credentials and Permits
This item presents proposed amendments pertaining to date of issuance of credentials and to processing time for credentials and permits.
Action
4B: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80021 Pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit
This agenda item presents proposed amendments pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit.
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4C: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80413 Pertaining to Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California
Commission staff is presenting for review and update proposed amendments to the California Code of Regulations pertaining to specific requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for applicants prepared in California.
Action
5A: Proposed Budget Change Proposals for Fiscal Year 2008-09
Staff will present the proposed Budget Change Proposal concepts for the 2008-09 budget development process.
Action
6A: Legislative Concepts for Commission Consideration
Staff will present legislative concepts for the 2008 legislative year for Commission Consideration.
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2K: Report of Closed Session Items
Action
2L: Report of Ad Hoc Committee
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2M: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Action
Adjournment