
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on April 23, 2008
See Also: March 2008 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
March 5, 2008
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Action
1A: Approval of the November 2007 Executive Committee Minutes
The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2007 meeting of the Executive Committee.
Action
1B: Approval of A Revised Date for the October 2008 Commission Meeting
The Executive Committee will consider a change to the 2008 meeting calendar.
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 January-February 2008 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the January-February 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2B: Approval of the March 2008 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the March 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the March 2008 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the March 2008 Consent Calendar.
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2D: Chair's Report
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2E: Executive Director's Report √ Listen
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2F: Commission Member Reports
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2G: Liaison Reports
Action
3A: Proposed Adoption of Revised Experimental Program Standards
This agenda item presents the proposed revised Experimental Program Standards for Commission adoption.
Action
3B: Report to the Legislature and the Governor on Career Technical Education (CTE)
This report presents the Legislative Report on Career Technical Education as required by SB 52 (Chap. 520, Stats. 2007) for Commission approval. Upon approval by the Commission, staff will transmit the report to the Legislature.
Item 3B - Agenda Insert-- Posted 2-27-2008
Action
3C: 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 single subject matter programs.
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3D: Update on the Induction Standards Review
This item presents information from the initial meeting of the Induction Standards Design Team which is charged with reviewing and revising the Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs as required by SB 1209 (Chap. 527, Stats. 2006).
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3E: Proposed Revisions to Teacher Preparation Program Standards 7A, 7B, and 8B (d)
This agenda item presents proposed revisions to teacher preparation program standards 7A, 7B, and 8B(d) in order to align these program standards with revised RICA specifications adopted by the Commission as well as with the new state Reading/Language Arts Framework. The item also provides a discussion of potential implementation options for both the standards and the RICA examination.
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3F: Numbers of Services Credentials Issued in California, 2001-2002 to 2005-2006
This agenda item presents trends and patterns in numbers of services credentials issued in the past five years.
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
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2H: The Scope and Pattern of Overseas Trained Teachers in California Schools
Dr. Lora Bartlett will discuss the scope and pattern of overseas teacher credentialing and employment in California public schools.
Action
4A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80021 Pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit
The proposed amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80021 pertaining to Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short Term Staff Permit are presented for public hearing.
Action
5A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80413 Pertaining to Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California
The proposed amendments pertaining to Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California are presented for approval.
6A: Status of Legislation
This agenda item provides the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.
Action
6B: 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.
Action
7A: Approval of Agreement Awards Over $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09
Section 610 of the Commission Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contracts of $150,000 or more be approved by the Commission. This item presents agreements that require approval.
Action
8A: Committee of Credentials: Expiration of Term and Declaration of Vacancy
The Committee will review the availability of incumbents for reappointment to the Administrator and Public Representative positions on the Committee of Credentials.
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2I: Report of Executive Committee
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2J: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented.
Audience Presentations
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2K: Report of Closed Session Items
Adjournment