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TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
November 3-4, 2011
Mission Statement: To establish, uphold and enforce professional standards of excellence and communicate those standards to the public and educators for the benefit of Oregon’s students.
Goals: • Establish high standards for educator preparation excellence and regularly review approved programs for delivery of adopted licensure standards.
• Provide leadership for professional licensure standards including standards for: cultural inclusion; educator dispositions; subject-matter competency.
• To provide timely high quality services to licensees, higher education, and the public.
• Maintain and develop clear, concise and easy to understand administrative rules.
• Establish high standards for educator professional conduct and regularly communicate those standards to the field.
The Commission meeting will be held at the Delphian School, 20950 SW Rock Creek Rd, Sheridan, OR 97378.
Note: Facilities at the Delphian School are accessible for persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special accommodations or services due to disabilities should submit requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to: TSPC, 250 Division Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, or 503-373-1260.
STANDING COMMITTEES
ExecutiveRobert Sconce, Jr., Chair
Milt Dennison Vice-Chair
Bill Beck
Shirley Madathil
Cassandra Wilson, Past-Chair / Licensure
Melissa Sass, Chair
Gary Humphries, Vice-Chair
Sam Stern
Shirley Madathil
Program Approval
Gordon Munck, Chair
Nancy Watt, Vice-Chair
Thomas Greene
Jeff Matsumoto
Shirley Blanchard / Professional Practices
Bill Beck, Chair
Milt Dennison, Vice-Chair
Cassandra Wilson
Linda Brown
Kathleen Sundell
Mario Alba
All times listed on the agenda are approximate.
The Commission reserves the right to rearrange the agenda, except for legally posted hearing times, to conduct Commission business expeditiously and efficiently.
*** Please place cell phones and pagers on silent or vibrate during Commission meeting. ***
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
6:00-9:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE—McMenamins Hotel Oregon, Matties Room
The Executive Committee will consider:
1. Agenda for Meeting
2. Executive Director Evaluation
3. TSPC Office Move, Staffing, Procedure Issues (Performance)
4. Legislative Proposals for 2012
5. Other matters as time permits
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011
8:00 a.m. FULL COMMISSION CONVENES—Delphian School, Larson Hall Conference Room
Call to Order Robert Sconce, Jr, Chair
1.0 PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
8:00-9:00 a.m.
1.1 Introduction and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests
(Guest Comments Regarding Non-Agenda Items)
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1.2 Discussion of Agenda Format and Acceptance of Agenda Action Item
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** 1.3 Approval of Minutes—July 20-22, 2011; May 12-13, 2011; and November 4-5, 2010
Action Item
1.4 Chair Sconce’s Report
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1.5 Executive Director Chamberlain’s Report (Appt process update)
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1.6 Reports from Liaison Appointees:
State Board / Joint Boards of Education Gary Humphries, Vickie Chamberlain
1.7 Nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair and Executive Committee Shirley Madathil
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** 1.8 Information of Interest to Commissioners
2.0 DELPHI intro and tour (Mark Siegel)
9:00–10:00 a.m.
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3.0 CONSIDERATION OF LICENSURE ISSUES
10:00-12:00 p.m. Melissa Sass, Licensure Chair
3.1 Candidates Reviewed for Alternative Assessment
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. 3.2 Alternative Assessment
Discussion/Possible Action Item
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3.3 License for Conditional Assignment
Information Item
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3.4 Late Fee Waivers (New Rules)
Action Item
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3.5 Continuing Professional Development Updated Rules
Action Item
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3.6 Review of Continuing School Psychologist License
Discussion/Possible Action Item
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3.7 Licensure Authorization Realignment
Discussion/Possible Action Item
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12:00-1:00 p.m. WORKING LUNCH—Main Building Cafeteria
1:00–2:00 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF LICENSURE ISSUES (continued)
3.8 Autism Specialization on Special Education License
Discussion/Information Item
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3.9 Restricted Transitional and Emergency School Social Worker Licenses
Discussion/Possible Action Item
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. 3.10 Review of Licensure Rules to Adopt from September 2011 Hearing
Discussion Item
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4.0 CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAM APPROVAL ISSUES
2:00-5:00 p.m. Gordon Munck, Program Approval Chair
TIME CERTAIN 4.1 NES General Science Test Adoption
11:00-12:00 p.m. Action Item
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4.2 University of Portland Program Review Reports
Action Item
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4.3 ORELA Multiple Subjects Examination Alignment with Common Core Standards
Discussion Item Keith Menk
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4.4 Proposed Rules for School District University Partnership Grants
Action Item
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4.5 COSA Preconditions for IAL and CAL Program Proposals
Discussion/Possible Action Item
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4.6 Division 10 and Division 17 Handbook Adoption
Action Item
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3:00–3:15 p.m. BREAK
4.7 Teacher Performance Assessment Consortium (TPAC) Update
Information Item
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4.8 School Counselor Standards for Initial and Continuing School Counselor Licensure
Action Item
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** 4.9 NCATE Alliance Update
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4.10 Annual Reports
Action Item
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4.11 Employer/Candidate Survey Update
Action Item
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4.12 Updated Administrator Preparation Standards
Information/Action Item
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** 4.13 Site Visit Schedule
Information Item
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4.14 Review of Program Approval Rules to Adopt form September 2011 Hearing
Discussion Item
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5:00 p.m. RECESS (Schedule meeting Old and New Executive Committees)
Dinner on your own
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011
8:00 a.m. RECONVENE—Delphian School, Larson Hall Main Conference Room
5.0 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
8:00-8:20 a.m. Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
** 5.1 Report on NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute
Information Item
** 5.2 Professional Practices Backlog Report
Information Item
5.3 Review Reproval Process Report
Information Item
6.0 COMMISSION BUSINESS
8:20-10:15 a.m. Robert Sconce, Jr., Chair
6.1 Budget Issues
Information Item Vickie Chamberlain
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6.2 SB 250 ESD Superintendent Certification Work Group
Action Item
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6.3 NCTQ Report for January 2012
Information Item
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6.4 Approval of Possible 2012 Legislative Proposal/Update 2011 Legislation
Action Item
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6.5 Final Version of 2012 Handbook for Commissioners
Information Item
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6.6 Election of Chairperson
Action Item Shirley Madathil, Nancy Watt, Gary Humphries
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6.7 Election of Vice-Chairperson
Action Item Shirley Madathil, Nancy Watt, Gary Humphries
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6.8 Election of 2012 Executive Committee
Action Item Shirley Madathil, Nancy Watt, Gary Humphries
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6.9 Preference for Committee Assignments in 2012
Information Item
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6.10 Meeting Calendar for 2012-2013
Action Item
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** 6.11 TSPC Work Plans
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** 6.12 TSPC Data Reports
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** 6.13 Expenditure Report for the Months of August and September 2011
Information Item
10:15-10:30 a.m. BREAK
7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RULE PROPOSALS, ADOPTIONS AND REPORTS
10:30-11:25 a.m. Robert Sconce, Jr./Vickie Chamberlain
7.1 Licensure Rules to Hearing
Action Item
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7.2 Licensure Rules to Adopt from September 2011 Hearing
Action Item
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7.3 Program Approval Rules to Hearing
Action Item
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7.4 Program Approval Rules to Adopt from September 2011 Hearing
Action Item
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8.0 Consent Agenda
11:25-11:30 a.m.
The policy procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: 1.3, 1.8, 4.9, 4.13, 5.2 and 6.11 through 6.13. Any of these items may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda.
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11:30-12:00 p.m. WORKING LUNCH—Main Building Cafeteria
9.0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATION REPORTS
12:00-2:30 p.m. (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
The Commission holds executive (non-public) sessions on the following matters:
1. receiving and discussing preliminary investigation reports on complaints and charges against licensed educators
2. taking action to dismiss the complaint or to charge the educator
3. deliberating the hearing record in disciplinary proceedings
4. consulting with counsel regarding litigation likely to be filed under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and; regarding privileged consultation regarding other legal matters under ORS 192.660(2)(f)
5. 60-day resignation notice hearing pursuant to ORS 342.553
6. consideration of Executive Director’s performance
Adoption of an order resulting from a hearing must be done in public session. See ORS 192.660(2)(b) and ORS 342.175 to 342.190.
10.0 CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ISSUES
2:30-3:00 p.m. (PUBLIC SESSION) Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
^ 10.1 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-05-0006 (North Clackamas SD)
Action Item
^ 10.2 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-08-0008 (Phoenix-Talent SD)
Action Item
^ 10.3 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-04-0010 (n/a)
Action Item
^ 10.4 Final Order—Case #2010-09-0007 (n/a)
Action Item
10.5 Stipulated Order—Case #2008-06-0001 (North Santiam SD)
Action Item
^ 10.6 Final Order—Case #2008-05-0022 (Woodburn SD)
Action Item
^ 10.7 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-05-0024 (Canby SD)
Action Item
^ 10.8 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-05-0006 (Sheridan SD)
Action Item
^ 10.9 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-12-0003 (Medford SD)
Action Item
^ 10.10 Default Order—Case #2010-07-0007 (Portland Public SD)
Information Item
^ 10.11 Default Order—Case 2009-12-0015 (Colton SD)
Information Item
^ 10.12 Default Order—Case 2009-05-0021 (Reynolds SD)
Information Item
^ 10.13 Default Order—Case 2010-10-0015 (Lincoln County SD)
Information Item
^ 10.14 Final Order by Default—Case 2010-09-0001 (Athena-Weston SD)
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^ 10.15 Default Order—Case 2011-05-0021 (Clackamas ESD)
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^ 10.16 Default Order—Case 2010-11-0023 (Bend-LaPine SD)
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^ 10.17 Default Order—Case 2011-01-0011 (Pilot Rock SD)
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^ 10.18 Default Order—Case 2009-07-0008 (Seaside SD)
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^ 10.19 Default Order—Case 2010-12-0001 (n/a)
Information Item
^ 10.20 Default Order—Case 2010-05-0026 (n/a)
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^ 10.21 Default Order—Case 2010-07-0017 (n/a)
Information Item
^ 10.22 Default Order—Case 2010-10-0009 (n/a)
Information Item
^ 10.23 Final Order by Default—Case 2009-04-0006 (Portland Public SD)
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^ 10.24 Default Order—Case 2009-06-0022 (Centennial SD)
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^ 10.25 Default Order—Case 2011-04-0002 (Newberg SD)
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^ 10.26 Default Order—Case 2010-12-0006 (Ione SD)
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^ 10.27 Default Order—Case 2004-09-0001 (Union-Baker ESD)
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^ 10.28 Default Order—Case 2009-06-0008 (Willamina SD)
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11.0 Professional Practices Consent Agenda
3:00-3:10 p.m. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a tilde “^”: 10.1 through 10.4 and 10.6 through 10.28. Any of these items may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda.
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3:10 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS
TSPC/OPSA Conference Click here to listen
3:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Future meetings
1) February 2-3, 2012 – Keizer Renaissance Inn
2) April 26-27, 2012 – Red Lion Hotel, Salem
3) July 18-20, 2012 – Southern Oregon University, Ashland
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