Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated October 6, 2010
Watch Meeting: Thursday, August 5, 2010 (a.m.), Thursday, August 5, 2010 (p.m.)
See Also: August 2010 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
August 5, 2010
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Convene General Session
Commission Chair Ting Sun will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
1A: Approval of the June 2010 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the June 2010 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1B: Approval of the August 2010 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the August 2010 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the August 2010 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the August 2010 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
Action
1G: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Out-of-State Credentialed Teachers
The proposed amendments pertaining to Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for out-of-state trained teachers to align the regulations with statute are presented for public hearing.
2A: Status of Legislation
This agenda item provides the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.
Action
2B: Analyses of Bills
This agenda item presents analyses of educator preparation or licensing bills introduced by Legislators. The analyses will summarize current law, describe the bill’s provisions, estimate its costs and recommend amendments, if applicable.
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3A: Proposed Amendments and Additions to 5 California Code of Regulations Pertaining to the Adapted Physical Education Teaching Credential, the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization, the Resource Specialist Certificate, the Special Class Authorization, and the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
Proposed amendments to Title 5 California Code of Regulations pertaining to Special Education are presented for action.
Action
3B: Assignment Monitoring of Certificated Employees in California by County Offices of Education 2007-2009, a Report to the Legislature
A biennial report from the Commission to the Legislature on the assignment monitoring data submitted to the Commission by County Offices of Education is presented for approval.
Action
4A: Approval of Agreement Awards Over $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-11
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 8-4-2010
Action
5A: Initial Institutional Approval
This agenda item presents one program sponsor for initial institutional approval by the Commission.
Action
5B: Adoption of a Fee Structure for Initial Institutional Approval for Entities that are not Regionally Accredited
This agenda item presents a proposed fee structure for institutions seeking initial institutional approval under the provisions of SBX 5 1 and provides information on the review process an entity would complete.
Action
5C: Adoption of Standards Common to All for Subject Matter Programs
This agenda item brings back two Standards Common to All for Subject Matter Programs as recommended by the Subject Matter Advisory Panel.
Item 5C - Agenda Insert -- Posted 8-4-2010
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5D: Further Discussion of Recommendations from the English Learner Authorizations Advisory Panel
This agenda item provides a proposed revised English Learner Authorizations system based on the English Leaner Authorizations Advisory Panel recommendations.
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5E: Guidance on Granting Equivalency Document
This agenda item presents a document which provides guidance to all sponsors offering approved educator preparation programs in determining the comparability of coursework, field experiences, and a candidate's knowledge and skills and granting equivalence.
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5F: Update on BTSA Induction
This agenda item presents an update on the BTSA Induction Program, including its transition to the Commission's accreditation system and the impact of flexible state funding.
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1H: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
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1I: Report of Closed Session Items
Adjournment