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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Credentials Academy CCAC Conference October 2012 Terri H. Fesperman David Crable Erin Skubal Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 1 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Agenda Part I - Various topics concerning county, district, university and induction analysts Part II -Panel of county, district, university, induction and CTC staff discussing scenarios of real problems with real answers Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 2 Commission on Teacher Credentialing The Commission Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 3 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government Created in 1970 by the Ryan Act Oldest autonomous state standards boards in the nation Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 4 Commission on Teacher Credentialing The Commissioners 19 Members (15 voting members) 14 Governor-Appointed Representatives Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee 4 Ex-Officio Members (non-voting) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 5 Commission on Teacher Credentialing CTC The major purpose of the agency Serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for public schools Licensing and credentialing of professional educators Discipline of credential holders Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 6 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Branches of the Commission Executive Office Certification, Assignment & Waivers (CAW) Enterprise, Technology & Services Section (ETSS) Office of Governmental Relations (OGR) Commission onCertification Teacher Staff Credentialing (CTC) Division of Professional Practices (DPP) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Professional Service Division (PSD) 7 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Accreditation Overview Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 8 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Accreditation Objective The accreditation system is a series of activities which, over time, give a clear picture of an institution or program sponsor Its history How it examines its practices How it makes changes How it stays current with the field (e.g., standards and needs of schools they serve) etc. Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 9 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Who is the COA? Committee on Accreditation - 6 individuals from K-12 community - 6 individuals from postsecondary community Appointed by the Commission Responsible for all accreditation work Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 10 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Questions? Direct your questions to the right activitybased email accounts for a quicker response: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For general questions: [email protected] Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 11 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Administrative Services Credentials (ASC) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 12 Commission on Teacher Credentialing ASC Panel Recommendations 14 recommendations presented to the Commission in November 2011 Commission adopted twelve and recommended additional changes to two recommendations concerning: - experience for preliminary credential - examination route to the preliminary credential Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 13 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Experience for Preliminary ASC Action Taken by the Commission - Increase years of experience to earn the preliminary ASC from three years to five years - Provide option for waiver of two years of the experience Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 14 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Examination Route Action Taken by the Commission - Establish an “Examination Plus” requirement for candidates choosing the examination route to the Preliminary ASC Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 15 Commission on Teacher Credentialing ASC Regulations Requirements to earn a preliminary and clear credential in Section 80054 Action item at August Commission meeting Public Hearing planned for December Commission meeting Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 16 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Administrator Training Program One option to earn a Clear ASC is completion of Modules 1, 2 and 3 of a State Board of Education-approved Administrator Training Program (ATP) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 17 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Summer 2012 ATP Update Additional ATP funds go through September 1, 2014 - Does not change the last date for an application based on completion of ATP- April 1, 2014 Education Code provides a sunset date for accepting the ATP towards certification Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 18 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Clearing Credentials Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 19 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Application Checklists The Commission has developed application processing checklists for many different credential types to assist in the pre-evaluation process at the local level Checklists can be found in the CIG left- hand menu under “Resources” at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig 2/checklists.html Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 20 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Important Dates 1/31/19 End date Level II program 2/26/16 SLLA #1010 exams expire 12/31/14 Enroll into L2 Ed Spec program 1/1/18 Complete Ryan Clear 1/31/16 Complete Clear Adult Full/Part-Time 6/23/14 BCLAD exams expire 4/1/14 Last date to apply for Admin by ATP 1/31/13 Complete L1 Ed Spec program 8/31/2013 Last Issuance clear Voc Ed and clear FT/PT CTE 1/31/13 Complete Preliminary Adult Full/Part-Time Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 21 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Common Core State Standards Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 22 Commission on Teacher Credentialing College and Career Readiness Standards In 2009, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) committed to developing a set of standards that would help prepare students for success in college and career College and Career Readiness standards were released in 9/2009 This work was the foundation for the Common Core which was adopted by the SBE 8/2010 Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing The Common Core State Standards Benefits: Internationally benchmarked Evidence and research-based Consistent expectations – no matter where you live Opportunity for shared resources and reduced costs Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 24 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 25 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Commission Exams Update Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 26 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Examinations Offered as Computer Based Test (CBT) Only CSET: Multiple Subjects CSET: Writing Skills CSET: Mathematics RICA: Written Examination CTEL Examination CPACE Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 27 Commission on Teacher Credentialing CBEST Administration CBEST is administered as both: Paper-based: six times a year Computer-based: year-round by appointment Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 28 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Exam Security Cell phones are not allowed at PBT site or in the CBT testing room (possession will result in voided scores) Medical devices, such as inhalers must have prior approval through the Alternative Testing Arrangement process Can’t use mechanical pencils (can only use wooden #2 pencils) Can’t wear hats or headwear (except for medical or religious purposes) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 29 Commission on Teacher Credentialing CTC Online Manual CTC Online: Basics, Tips and Technical Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 30 Commission on Teacher Credentialing CTC Online: Basics, Tips and Technical Different roles within CTC Online - Adding/deleting users, passwords Different options for Approved Institutions and Authorized Agencies Educator and analyst navigation Queries - General system information - Emails - Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 31 Commission on Teacher Credentialing CTC Online Manual CTC Online System Users Searches Roles and Responsibilities Online Services and Troubleshooting Training Materials and Resources Demonstrations Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 32 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Designated Subjects (DS) Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education Teaching Credentials Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 33 Commission on Teacher Credentialing DS Adult Education Regulation Amendments Implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1374 (2010) Include recommendations from Adult Education Advisory Panel Effective June 1, 2011 Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 34 Commission on Teacher Credentialing DS CTE Applications All CTE applications must be submitted by Commission-approved program sponsor - 3-year preliminary and clear - Clear FT/PT CTE and Vocational Education - Employing school districts no longer submit applications Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 35 Commission on Teacher Credentialing English Learners Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 36 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Update on EL Authorizations Advisory (ELAA) Panel Tasks Review and analyze content of program standards based on EL services authorized - Is it sufficient for ELD? - Is it sufficient for SDAIE? - Is there adequate focus on academic language and literacy? - What is missing? Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 37 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Future Authorization Structure Retain current CTEL authorization - ELD and SDAIE in the grade levels, subjects and settings authorized by the prerequisite teaching credential and ELD as a separate departmentalized content area in grades Pre-K12 and for adults Limit authorization for MS, SS, Ed Spec - ELD and SDAIE to the settings and content areas for which the prerequisite credential authorizes instruction - Commission agenda item December 2012 Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 38 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Transition to Future Authorizations MS/SS and Education Specialist 12/31/2013 - Last Date to enroll for current authorizations Time allowed for completion to retain current authorization - 2 years for traditional and blended programs - 3 years for MS/SS Interns and Education Specialist University Interns - 4 years for Education Specialist District Interns Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 39 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Extensions by Appeal for Teaching Credentials and Permits Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 40 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Extensions by Appeal May be issued by Commission staff when renewal requirements are not met Not granted if applicant cannot show good cause, extenuating circumstances, or substantial reasons for an appeal Reviewed on a case-by-case basis Financial hardship is not a valid appeal reason Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 41 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Fingerprint Changes and Updates Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 42 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Regulation Amendments Implemented 9/1/12 Fingerprint process must be repeated when: - Certificate of Clearance or Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate is expired for eighteen months or more, provided no other valid documents are held - Individual has not held a valid document OR fingerprint clearance is on file, but no subsequent application for document submitted in eighteen months or more Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 43 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificates Certificate of Clearance - Valid for 5 years, regardless of initial issue date - Fee credit expires when certificate expires or when individual applies for initial teaching or services credential Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate - Valid for five years - Replaces the need for a COC for individuals who subsequently earn a document Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 44 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Induction Programs: BTSA and IHE Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 45 Commission on Teacher Credentialing BTSA and IHE Induction Programs In 2011-2012: - 158 LEA Induction Programs - 4 IHE General Education Induction Programs - Education Specialist Clear Induction Programs 11 IHE Programs 51 LEA Programs Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 46 Commission on Teacher Credentialing BTSA and IHE Induction Programs Standards apply to LEA sponsored BTSA Induction Programs and University Induction Programs IHEs are eligible to sponsor Induction Programs State budget allocates funding, through the flexible funding grant, for LEA sponsored BTSA Induction Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 47 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 48 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Bills Begin With a Good Idea Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 49 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Bills that are Not Vetoed By the Deadline Become Law Without the Governor’s Signature Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 50 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Navigating and Use of the Credential Information Guide (CIG) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 51 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Touring the CIG In 2002, the Credential Handbook was replaced by a new online version called the CIG The CIG was created to improve communication by providing the most current information to the field Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 52 Commission on Teacher Credentialing On the Horizon – Professional Services and Certification, Assignment, and Waiver Divisions Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 53 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Topics to be Addressed Recent work and Upcoming Work CTC Online Adult Ed/CTE Subject Matter CSTPs Mathematics Reading Special Ed English Learners TPEs TAP Panel Teacher Librarian Exams incl. TPA Admin Credential Adding Subject Area Questions Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 54 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Response to Instruction and 2 Intervention (RtI ) Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 55 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Definitions RtI2 and MTSS (Multi-Tier System of Supports) integrate assessment and intervention in a general education, multi-level prevention system to maximize student achievement and to reduce behavior problems - Identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes - Monitor student progress, provide evidence-based interventions - Adjust the intensity and nature of those interventions depending on a student’s responsiveness RtI2 - Identify students with learning disabilities or other disabilities and provide increased intervention Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 56 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Why RtI2? The Individuals With disabilities Education Act 2004: authorized determining eligibility for Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using a research-based process such as RtI Blueprint for Reform 2010 U.S. Department of Education, Elementary and Secondary Education Act: use of additional support and appropriate instruction to meet diverse needs P-16 Council’s recommendations support RtI2 objectives No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements of district mandate support for struggling students Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 57 Commission on Teacher Credentialing RtI Is A general education activity A system to improve instruction for all students A school-wide approach that recognizes the importance of core curriculum instruction and interventions when needed RtI is NOT For Special Education only A system for tracking A single program for use by one or two teachers as desired Only interventions Only elementary Only academics Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 58 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Special Education Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 59 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Teaching Program Transition Dates Last date to enroll candidates in a Level I program was 12/31/2011 - Candidates must finish by 1/31/2013 Last date to enroll a candidate into the Level II program is 12/31/2014 - Candidates must finish by 1/31/2019 Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 60 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Level I Education Specialist Traditional and Intern A candidate has the right to complete the Level I program if the candidate was: - Admitted to program by December 31, 2011 AND - Program is completed by January 31, 2013 Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 61 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Adding Specialty Area to Special Education Credentials Credential Information Alert 12-06, distributed July 2012 California Prepared Individuals Current Education Specialist and previously initially issued special education credential holders Adding a new specialty area Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 62 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Is there ever a time when the holder of a Clear Education Specialist Credential could add an AASE in Autism Spectrum Disorders? Yes, a Clear Education Specialist Credential holder may add an ASD AASE if the individual held a Level I Credential or other previously initially issued special education credential prior to earning a clear credential. The ASD authorization is earned in the Preliminary program not in the Level I or Level II program. Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 63 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Title II: The Basics Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 64 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Topics Overall Title II data collection and reporting Data elements that will be collected for the 2011-12 Title II report Issues related to data elements collected and reported Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 65 Commission on Teacher Credentialing And All the Rest of the Sessions and Meetings Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 66 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Assignment Assignment Monitoring for Special Education Advanced Assignment Monitoring & NCLB Compliance: Where Does this Course Fit? Assignments in Linked Learning and Career Technical Education Assignment Monitoring 101 - Best Practices Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 67 Commission on Teacher Credentialing NCLB/CDE NCLB - Issues and Answers Charter Schools and Their Chartering Authority Review, monitoring, and strategies for improving NCLB Teacher Quality Compliance within County Office of Education Programs Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 68 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Other Meetings and Sessions CSU/UC/Private IHE System Meetings District/County/Charter System Meetings Value Added Assessments of Teacher Education Programs Tips and Tools for Transcripts IERFI-World of Forgeries & Diploma Mills Ethical Practices for Credential Analysts Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 69 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Other Workshops Supplementary Authorizations and Subject Matter Authorizations Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries Understanding and Complying with the Discipline Process Making the Most of Test Data: A Demonstration of Results Analyzer Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 70 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Resources and References Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 71 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certification, Assignment and Waivers Division Director – Patty Wohl Information Services Email: [email protected] Assignment Unit Email: [email protected] Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 72 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certification, Assignment and Waivers Division Credential Information Guide (CIG) 2: ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig2/cig_toc.html Username: cig2011 Password: ctcguide Commission Web Page: www.ctc.ca.gov Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 73 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Professional Services Division Director – Teri Clark Administrators – Cheryl Hickey (programs) Phyllis Jacobson (examinations) Web page: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educatorprep/default.html Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 74 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices (DPP) Chief Counsel and Director: Nanette Rufo DPP Email. . . [email protected] Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 75 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Commission Listserv E-mail System Send an email to the addresses below 1) CTC News: [email protected] 2) CAW News:[email protected] 3) PSD News: [email protected] Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 76 Commission on Teacher Credentialing Questions Comments Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 77 Commission on Teacher Credentialing We will take a short break and then we will start Part II with our panel of experts discussing scenarios Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California 78