Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated October 11, 2011
Watch Meeting: Thursday, August 4, 2011 (a.m.), Thursday, August 4, 2011 (p.m.)
See Also: August 2011 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Meeting Agenda
August 4-5, 2011
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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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 and July 2011 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the June and July 2011 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1B: Approval of the August 2011 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the August 2011 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the August 2011 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the August 2011 Consent Calendar.
Item 1C - Agenda Insert -- Posted 7-29-2011
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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: Recommendations from the April 7, 2011 Audit Report
This agenda item provides an update to the Commission on the April 7, 2011 Bureau of State Audits' Audit of the Division of Professional Practices (DPP) and the Office of Human Resources; the Commission's response to the Audit as well as an update on staffs' progress in addressing the recommendations; and a report on DPP's current workload.
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2A: Discussion of a Plan to Study California’s Educator Discipline Process
This agenda item presents information on California's Educator Discipline process. Building on information about the discipline process provided to stakeholders via a webinar on July 12, 2011, this agenda item proposes a plan for bringing policymakers, stakeholders and other interested parties together to discuss potential recommendations for changes and actions which could improve the process, including increasing the number of cases the Committee of Credentials reviews each month.
Action
3A: Adoption of Precondition 1 Related to Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions and Other Program Sponsors
This agenda item presents a rational for the possible revision of Precondition 1 for the Commission's discussion and consideration.
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3B: Adoption of the Passing Score Standard for the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE)
This agenda item provides the Commission with recommendations relevant to the determination of passing score standards for the CPACE-Written and CPACE-Video.
Item 3B - Agenda Insert -- Posted 8-2-2011
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3C: Adoption of Specific Terms for Title II Reporting
This agenda presents revised definitions of "Low-Performing Institutions" and Institutions "At Risk of Low Performing" as used in the federal Title II report for Commission consideration and possible adoption.
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3D: Initial Institutional Approval
This agenda item presents one program sponsor for initial institutional approval by the Commission.
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3E: Update on the Work of the English Learner Authorizations Advisory Panel
This agenda item provides an update on the work of the English Learner Authorizations Advisory Panel.
Action
4A: Approval of a “Revenue Only” Agreement for Fiscal Year 2011-12
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 a “revenue only” agreement that requires approval.
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5A: Status of Legislation
This agenda item provides the status of legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position.
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5B: 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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6A: Proposed Amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Fingerprint Submissions
This agenda item provides proposed amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to fingerprint submissions as recommended by the Bureau of State Audits.
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1I: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
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1J: Report of Closed Session Items
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair Ting Sun will reconvene General Session.
The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code section 11126(g)(2) to consider matters relating to the recruitment, appointment or removal of its executive director.
Adjournment