Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Watch Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2013 and Friday, December 13, 2013
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
December 12-13, 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 September 2013 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the September 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1B: Approval of the December 2013 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the December 2013 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the December 2013 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the December 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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1H: Update on Alternative Certification (Intern) Programs
This agenda item presents a background review of Alternative Certification (Intern) Programs.
Presentation: CSU Fullerton AIMS Program
Action
2A: Potential Adoption of Preconditions, Program Standards, Content Expectations, and Performance Expectations for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Preparation Programs
This agenda item presents proposed Preconditions, Program Standards, Content Expectations, and Performance Expectations for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for potential Commission adoption.
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2B: Update on Assessments for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Candidates
This agenda item presents an update on assessments for preliminary administrative services candidates, including activities relating to administrator performance assessment that have occurred since the September 2013 Commission meeting, and requests Commission input and potential direction.
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2C: Update on the Development of the Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Clear Induction Program Standards and Revision of the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL)
This item presents updates on the development of the Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction Program Standards and joint efforts with the California Department of Education and WestEd to revise the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL).
Action
2D: Adoption of the Passing Score Standard for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers World Language English Language Development Examination (CSET: ELD)
This agenda item provides the Commission with recommendations relevant to the determination of passing score standards for the CSET: ELD examination.
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2E: Update on the Plan for Implementing Recommendations from the Teacher Preparation Advisory (TAP) Panel
This agenda item provides an update on the plan to review and implement the TAP Panel recommendations given the Commission's budget constraints in 2013-14.
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2F: Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation
This agenda item presents the 2012-13 Annual Accreditation Report from the Committee on Accreditation.
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2G: Accountability, Outcomes, and Accreditation
This agenda item presents for discussion ways in which the accreditation system could be modified to more effectively focus on program outcomes and the most critical aspects of preparation.
Item 2G - Appendix -- Updated December 4, 2013
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
1I: Proposed Addition to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Cost Recovery Fees for Accreditation Activities
This agenda item proposes the addition of §§80691 and 80692 to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining cost recovery fees for accreditation activities.
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3A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report
The workload report provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
Action
3B: Committee of Credentials Vacancies for FY 2014-15
The Commission will review the terms of the current members of the Committee of Credentials and determine whether to reappoint or declare vacancies for two public representatives, one elementary school teacher, and one school board member.
4A: Proposal to Increase the Credit Card Convenience Fee
This agenda item presents a proposal to increase the credit card convenience fee for applying for or renewing credentials through the Commission's online system.
1J: Report of Closed Session Items
Information
Bimonthly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Action
1L: Nominations and Elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for 2014
Each year the Commission nominates and elects its Chair and Vice Chair.
Adjournment