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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on December 18, 2008
See Also: November 2008 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
November 6, 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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Convene General Session
Commission Vice Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
1A: Approval of the October 2008 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the October 2008 meeting of the Commission.
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1B: Approval of the November 2008 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the November 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the November 2008 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the November 2008 Consent Calendar.
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1D: Chair's Report
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1E: Executive Director's Report
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1F: Commission Member Reports
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1G: Liaison Reports
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1H: Special Recognition of Senator Jack Scott
Chair Pearson will present Senator Scott with a plaque in recognition of his work in the California Legislature.
Action
2A: Program Approval and Initial Institutional Approval
This agenda item presents one single subject matter program and one prospective program sponsor for initial institutional approval.
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2B: Recommendation to Adopt Proposed Edits to the Common Standards
This agenda item presents the proposed edits to the Common Standards for Commission consideration and adoption.
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2C: Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation
This agenda item presents the 2007-08 Annual Accreditation Report from the Committee on Accreditation to the Commission.
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2D: Discussion of the Concept of a Third Tier Teaching Credential
This item introduces the concept of a third tier teaching credential for Commission consideration. Staff will describe the origins of this concept and report on a brainstorming meeting held with stakeholders. Staff seeks direction from the Commission about further exploration and consideration of this topic.
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2E: Proposed Standards for Other Related Services Credentials, Added Authorizations, and Clear Credentials for Education Specialist Teaching Credentials
This agenda item presents the proposed standards and authorization statements for Other Related Services Credentials, standards for ways to add authorizations to existing credentials, and standards to clear an Education Specialist credential.
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2F: Report on the Commission's Regional Accreditation Requirement and on Institutions Requesting a Temporary Waiver of Regional Accreditation
This agenda report reviews the policies and procedures for granting initial accreditation, provides information about WASC accreditation procedures, and summarizes prior Commission actions for institutions seeking waiver of the regional accreditation requirement.
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2G: Plan to Address Issues Related to Authorizations to Teach Mathematics
This agenda item continues the discussion begun at the October 2008 Commission meeting. It presents a plan for addressing issues related to authorizations to teach mathematics that were raised in the October agenda item.
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
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1I: Expanding the Role of School Psychologists
Douglas Siembieda and John Brady will discuss how the coordination between administrators, teachers, and pupil service teams can provide the best outcomes for meeting the educational and social-emotional needs of students and their families.
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3A: Report on the Assignment Monitoring Review for San Francisco Unified School District
This item provides the results of assignment monitoring review for the San Francisco Unified School District during the 2007-2008 academic year and the Commission's responsibilities in the monitoring process.
Action
4A: 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.
Item 4A - Agenda Insert -- Posted 11-6-2008
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1K: Report of Closed Session Items
Adjournment