November 2011 Commission Meeting

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

1900 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 322-6253

Updated January 3, 2012
Watch Meeting: Thursday, November 3, 2011

All attachments are in PDF format.

Commission Meeting Agenda
November 3, 2011

All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only except time specific items identified herein (i.e. Public Hearing). The order of business within each day may be changed without notice. All items may be re-ordered to be heard on any day of the noticed meeting. Persons wishing to address the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on a subject to be considered at this meeting are asked to complete a Request Card and give it to the Recording Secretary prior to the discussion of the item.

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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Thursday, November 3, 2011

General Session

9:30 a.m.

Ting Sun, Chair

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 October 2011 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the October 2011 meeting of the Commission.

Action
1B: Approval of the November 2011 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the November 2011 meeting of the Commission.

Action
1C: November 2011 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the November 2011 Consent Calendar.
Item 1C - Agenda Insert -- Posted 11-2-2011

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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

Professional Practices Committee

Kathleen Harris, Committee Chair

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2A: Progress on Addressing the 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 of the Office of Human Resources; the Commission’s response to the Audit as well as an update on staff progress in addressing the recommendations; and a report on DPP’s current workload.

Credentialing and Certificated Assignments Committee

Acting Committee Chair

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3A: Proposed Amendments and Additions to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Teacher Librarian Services Credential and Special Class Authorization
This agenda item presents proposed amendments and additions pertaining to the Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

Fiscal Policy and Planning Committee

Marlon Evans, Committee Chair

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4A: Commission on Teacher Credentialing Budget
This agenda updates the Commission on the fiscal outlook of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and presents options to address the fiscal pressures that are projected to impact the operations of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Professional Services Committee

Constance Blackburn, Committee Chair

Action
5A: Annual Report on Teacher Development Programs: Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program and Alternative Pathway to Certification (Intern) Program
This agenda item presents the 2010-11 report to the Legislature on the Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program and also provides information on the Alternative Pathway to Certification (Intern) Program.

Action
5B: Recommendations from the Administrative Services Credential Advisory Panel
This agenda item presents the recommendations of the Administrative Services Credential Advisory Panel, which was convened to study the preparation of leaders for California schools.

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5C: Draft Subject Matter Requirements (SMRs) for The CSET: World Language: English Language Development Examination and Draft World Language: English Language Development Subject Matter Program Standards
This agenda item is in two parts. Part I provides the draft Subject Matter Requirements (SMRs) for the new CSET: World Language: English Language Development examination and also the draft World Language: English Language Development Subject Matter Program Standards for initial review by the Commission. Part II discusses the authorization statement for the new Single Subject World Language: English Language Development credential.

Action
5D: Adoption of a Revised English Learner Authorizations Structure
This agenda item provides a revised English Learner Authorization Structure for potential adoption by the Commission.

Reconvene General Session

Ting Sun, Chair

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1H: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations

Closed Session

Ting Sun, Chair

The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code sections 11126(e), to consider pending litigation Carroll v Commission on Teacher Credentialing (SPB 11-0739). The Commission will also consider petitions for reinstatement and requests for reconsideration in discipline cases while in Closed Session pursuant to California Education Code sections 44245 and 44248. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all actions taken or determinations made therein.

Reconvene General Session

Ting Sun, Chair

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1I: Report of Closed Session Items

Adjournment

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