Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated August 29, 2013
Watch Meeting:
Thursday, August 1, 2013 and Friday, August 2, 2013
Commission Meeting Agenda
August 1 - 2, 2013
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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General Session
Chair Linda Darling-Hammond will convene the General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
1A: Approval of the June 2013 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the June 2013 meeting of the Commission.
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1B: Approval of the August 2013 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the August 2013 meeting of the Commission.
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1C: Approval of the August 2013 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the August 2013 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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2A: Status of Legislation
Staff will present the status of those legislative measures on which the Commission has adopted a position and those of interest to the Commission.
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3A: Proposed Plan for Implementing Recommendations from the Teacher Preparation Advisory (TAP) Panel
This agenda item continues the discussion of the range of recommendations presented by the TAP Panel. The Commission will examine, prioritize and possibly adopt some or all of the forty recommendations.
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3B: Discussion of Commission Requirements and Expectations Related to Field Experiences and Clinical Practice for Teacher Preparation
This agenda item reviews the current requirements and expectations related to field experiences and clinical practice for teacher preparation programs, highlights national work in this area, presents the related recommendations from the Teacher Preparation Advisory Committee, and provides the Commission with presentations from up to three educator preparation programs showcasing different aspects of providing fieldwork experiences for teacher preparation candidates.
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3C: Proposed Adoption of Standards and Preconditions for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Preparation Programs
This item presents proposed program standards and preconditions for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for potential Commission adoption. Since the initial presentation to the Commission in April 2013, a field review was completed and the set of draft standards has been revised by the writing panel.
Item 3C - Agenda Insert
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3D: Proposed Cost Recovery Plan for Accreditation Activities
This agenda item proposes a cost recovery plan for specified accreditation activities consistent with the 2013-14 State Budget for the Commission.
The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code section 11126(e) to consider the following pending litigation: Carroll v. Commission on Teacher Credentialing (U.S. District Court, Eastern District 2:13-CV-00249-KMJ-KJN). The Commission will also consider adverse actions, 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
Chair Linda Darling-Hammond will reconvene General Session.
Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
Action
1H: Proposed Addition of 5 California Code of Regulations §80033 Pertaining to Intern Teaching Credentials
This agenda item presents proposed amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to intern teaching credentials.
Item 1H - Agenda Insert
4A: Declaration of Need for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits
This agenda item provides data collected on the Declaration of Need from employing agencies for emergency and limited assignment permits. Staff recommendations are included for possible changes to the information collected as well as overall improvements in the collection, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance of data.
Item 4A - Appendix D -- Updated July 19, 2013
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5A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report
This agenda item provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
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5B: Division of Professional Practices Annual Workload Report for Fiscal Year 2012-13
This agenda item provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' workload over the past year and provides comparison data from prior years.
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1I: Report of Closed Session Items
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1J: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Adjournment