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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Watch Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2014 and Friday, February 14, 2014
All attachments are in PDF format
Commission Meeting Agenda
February 13 - 14, 2014
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 December 2013 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 2013 meeting of the Commission.
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1B: Approval of the February 2014 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the February 2014 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the February 2014 Consent Calendar
The Commission will consider approval of the February 2014 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: Update on the Governor's Proposed 2014-15 Budget
This agenda item provides an update on the salient points of the Commission's portion of the proposed 2014-15 Governor's Budget and provides a status report on the Commission's current-year budget.
Action
2B: 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.
3A: 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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4A: Division of Professional Practices Workload Report
This agenda item provides a report on the Division of Professional Practices' current workload.
5A: Certification Division Workload Report for Fiscal Years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
This agenda item provides workload data for the Certification Division for two fiscal years, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
Information/Action
5B: Assignment Monitoring and Compliance Activities
This agenda item presents for discussion and potential Commission direction ways in which the Commission's assignment monitoring and compliance activities might be streamlined and strengthened to provide appropriate oversight.
Action
6A: Proposed Modification of the Commission's General Preconditions and Credential Program Specific Preconditions for Educator Preparation Programs
This agenda item provides for Commission consideration and possible adoption proposed General Preconditions and Program Specific Preconditions for educator preparation programs. The General Preconditions and Credential Program Specific Preconditions have undergone a field review since they were presented to the Commission in March 2013.
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6B: Proposed Adoption of the Updated California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL)
This item presents the updated California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL) for possible adoption.
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6C: Proposed Adoption of Program Standards for Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Clear Induction Programs
This item presents proposed program standards for the Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction program for possible adoption.
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6D: The Teaching Performance Assessment: Implementation Update and Proposed Process for Moving Forward
This agenda item presents an overview of the current status of the statewide implementation of the Teaching Performance Assessment, and also presents a proposed process for Commission input in order to move the teaching performance assessment process in California forward.
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6E: Impact of SB 5 and Related Information on Undergraduate and Blended Teacher Preparation
This item discusses the implications of SB 5 for Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject teacher preparation programs. In addition, this item provides information on the requirements related to undergraduate and blended teacher preparation in California.
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.
1H: Proposed Amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations Pertaining to Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credentials
This agenda proposes amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations §80037 to establish a Special Teaching Authorization in Physical Education for holders of Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credentials in Basic Military Drill and Reserve Officer Training Corps. The proposed amendments also include general clean-up of outdated language in the existing regulation.
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6F: Annual Report on Passing Rates of Commission-Approved Examinations from 2008-2009 to 2012-2013
This agenda item reports the passing rates of Commission-approved examinations. For each examination, the purpose of the examination, its structure, the scoring process, the examination volume, the first-time passing rate, and the cumulative passing rate are discussed. When available, the passing rate by demographic data is also discussed.
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6G: Update on Induction Programs
This agenda item provides an update on information gathered during fall 2013 regarding Induction programs and identifies options for beginning teachers if the employer is not sponsoring or collaborating with a Commission-approved Induction program.
1I: Report of Closed Session Items
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Bimonthly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Adjournment