Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on February 11, 2009
See Also: January 2009 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
January 29, 2009
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 Chair Caleb Cheung will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
1A: Approval of the December 2008 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1B: Approval of the January 2009 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the January 2009 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the January 2009 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the January 2009 Consent Calendar.
Item 1C - Agenda Insert -- Posted 1-28-2009
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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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2A: Update on the Proposed 2009-10 Governor’s Budget
Staff will present an update on the Proposed 2009-10 Governor's Budget related to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Action
3A: Passing Standard Review for the California Subject Matter Examinations for Teachers (CSET): American Sign Language Examination
This report provides the Commission with recommendations relevant to the passing standard for the CSET: American Sign Language Examination.
Item 3A - Agenda Insert -- Posted 1-28-2009
Action
3B: Program Approval
This agenda item presents six single subject matter programs for approval.
Action
3C: Adoption of Program Standards for Other Related Services Credentials and Added Authorizations for Special Education Teaching Credentials
This agenda item presents the proposed authorizations and standards for Other Related Services Credentials in Speech-Language Pathology and Orientation and Mobility. Standards for six Special Education Added Authorizations are also presented.
Action
3D: Adoption of the Revised SB 2042 Multiple and Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program Standards
This agenda item presents the proposed revisions to the SB 2042 Multiple and Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program Standards for Commission consideration and adoption.
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3E: Authorizations for Teaching Mathematics
This agenda item continues the discussion begun at the October 2008 Commission meeting related to the teaching of mathematics in California. The focus of this item is the authorization statements for documents that authorize the teaching of mathematics.
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3F: Update on the Multiple and Single Subject Clear Credential Program Standards
This agenda item presents the proposed revisions to the Multiple and Single Subject Clear Credential program standards. The draft standards will be brought back to the Commission at a future meeting for consideration and adoption.
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair Caleb Cheung will reconvene General Session.
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1H: Examining the First Four Years of Williams Implementation
The Williams v. California settlement legislation was enacted just over four years ago with the intent of establishing "a floor, rather than a ceiling, and a beginning, not an end, to the State of California’s commitment and effort to ensure that all California school pupils have access to the basic elements of a quality public education." Brooks Allen, the ACLU's statewide Williams implementation attorney, will discuss the impact of the settlement legislation, as well as the evolution of the Williams standards and accountability systems.
Item 1H - Presentation -- Posted 2-11-2009
Action
4A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80027 Pertaining to General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits
This agenda item presents proposed amendments pertaining to General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits.
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4B: Proposed Addition to 5 California Code of Regulations §80048.7 Pertaining to Added Authorizations in Special Education and §80027.1 Pertaining to the Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit
This agenda item presents proposed additions pertaining to Added Authorizations in Special Education and the Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit.
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1I: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
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1J: Report of Closed Session Items
Adjournment