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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on August 13, 2008
See Also: June 2008 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
June 5, 2008
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 Commission’s 2009 Meeting Schedule
The Committee will consider a proposed calendar for the 2009 Commission Meeting Schedule.
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 April 2008 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the April 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2B: Approval of the June 2008 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the June 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
2C: Approval of the June 2008 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the June 2008 Consent Calendar.
Item 2C - Agenda Insert -- Posted 05-29-2008
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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
3A: Adoption of Proposed Induction Standards
This item presents the proposed Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Teacher Induction Programs, as required by SB 1209 (Chap. 517, Stats. 2006) for adoption. Further, this item addresses the issues of Preconditions and Common Standards as they relate to induction programs.
Action
3B: Program and Institutional Approval
This agenda item presents three single subject matter programs and three induction programs for approval. In addition, it presents one program sponsor for initial institutional approval and recommends the withdrawal of institutional approval for one program sponsor.
Action
3C: Computer-Based Administration of the CBEST
This agenda item provides information about a pilot project to administer a computer-based version of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) and a request to amend the current CBEST administration contract to facilitate this work.
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3D: Proposal to Establish a Single Subject Teaching Authorization in Foundational-Level General Science
This agenda item presents additional information regarding a proposal for a new Single Subject authorization in Foundational-Level General Science.
Item 3D - Agenda Insert -- Posted 05-29-2008
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3E: Report on Passing Rates of Commission-Approved Examinations for 2002-03 to 2006-07
This agenda item provides information about the passing rates on Commission-approved examinations for the period of 2002-03 through 2006-07.
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3F: Update on the Special Education Design Team Activities
This agenda item provides information about the activities of the Special Education Design Team. Samples of proposed standards and authorization statements will be presented for comment. Information will be shared about upcoming activities, including public forums, to gather additional stakeholder comment.
Action
3G: Recommendation for Approval of the Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST) -- Item Added on May 27, 2008
The Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST) is an alternative Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) model developed by California State University, Fresno. The model has been reviewed based on the Commission’s Assessment Design Standards, and the review team has forwarded a recommendation to the Commission for approval of this alternative TPA model.
Item 3G - Agenda Insert -- Posted 05-29-2008
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
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2H: EnCorps Teachers: Transitioning California's Retiring Corporate Professionals into Teachers
Jennifer Anastasoff will discuss the opportunity for California to tap into the content knowledge and passion of retiring math and science professionals to help fill the shortage of qualified math and science teachers.
4A: Status of Legislation
This agenda item provides the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.
Action
4B: 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.
Item 4B - Agenda Insert -- Posted 6-2-2008
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5A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80004 Pertaining to the Single Subject Teaching Credential Authorization
Commission staff is presenting for review proposed amendments pertaining to the Single Subject Teaching Credential Authorization to include an authorization for Foundational-Level General Science.
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6A: Update on the Proposed 2008-09 Governor’s Budget
Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2008-09 Governor's Budget related to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Action
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