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Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Commission on Teacher Credentialing. www.ctc.ca.gov EL Authorizations Update. Paula Jacobs March 2013. Agenda. Role of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Updating Standards for Teacher Preparation New ELD Content Area for Single Subject Teaching Credential

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Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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  1. Commission on Teacher Credentialing www.ctc.ca.gov EL Authorizations Update Paula Jacobs March 2013

  2. Agenda Role of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Updating Standards for Teacher Preparation New ELD Content Area for Single Subject Teaching Credential Adopted Changes in EL Authorizations for Teaching Credential On the Horizon

  3. Educator Preparation Commission Responsibilities Develop and maintain standards for subject matter programs and educator preparation programs Accredit program sponsors and educator preparation programs that meet standards Develop and maintain educator licensure examinations

  4. Education Code §44253.1 “. . . For these pupils to have access to quality education, their special needs must be met by teachers who have essential skills and knowledge related to English language development, specially designed content instruction delivered in English, and content instruction delivered in the pupils’ primary languages. . .”

  5. English Learner Authorizations • English Language Development (ELD) • Content subject area that provides instruction to promote the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English • Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) • Instruction in subject matter, such as math or social science, presented in English • Bilingual Authorization • Instruction presented in student’s primary language (L1)

  6. Previous and Currently Issued EL Authorizations

  7. Important Facts EL authorizations are required when the local level determines EL instructional services are needed. Once an EL authorization is earned, it remains in force as long as the credential is valid. All current CTC-approved teacher preparation programs provide preparation for EL Authorization

  8. Expert Panels and Commission Actions Commission appoints expert panel Panel drafts Recommendations to the Commission May conduct field survey of recommendations Revisions as needed based on survey Commission adoption or other action Timeline for Implementation

  9. EL Authorizations Advisory Panel(ELAAP) • 25 Expert Panel Members • 13 returning members from prior panel • Experts in the area of EL instruction, research and/or services • Representatives from IHEs, K-12 Districts and COEs • Liaison from CA Department of Education (CDE)

  10. Two Aspects to Teacher Preparation Subject Matter Preparation Do teachers know the content they are expected to teach K-12 students?

  11. How is Content Knowledge Defined? Content knowledge is defined by a set of subject matter requirements (SMRs) adopted by the Commission

  12. Two Aspects to Teacher Preparation Pedagogical Preparation Do teachers know how to teach the academic content standards to K-12 students?

  13. Meeting the Pedagogy Requirement California-trained multiple and single subject teacher candidates must complete an approvedteacher preparation program and must pass the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

  14. Revisions to Teacher Preparation (ELAAP Task) Make recommendations reflective of current research and best practices relative to preparation of teachers to provide ELD and/or SDAIE instruction • CTEL Subject Matter Requirements (SMRs) • Preliminary Teaching Credential Program Standards Multiple and Single Subject (MS/SS) Education Specialist (Ed Spec) • Induction/Clear Credential Program Standards

  15. Commission Actions March 2012 - Commission Agenda 2DReview recommended changes for Educator Preparation Program Standards Fall 2012 - Field Review of recommended standard revisions January 2013 - Commission Agenda 4B Adoption of revised standards 2013-2015 - Implementation of Revisions

  16. California Teachers of ELsCTEL KSAs and Program Standards Basis for Current Authorizations Program or Exam for credentialed teacher to add an EL authorization or CLAD certificate Field Review of proposed revisions to CTEL KSAs – May 2012 Revised KSAs approved by the Commission – January 2013 Anticipate revised exam – Fall 2013

  17. Develop NEW Content Area for Single Subject CredentialWorld Languages:English Language Development(WL: ELD) ELAAP Task

  18. SS Credential WL: ELD Provides a new basic teaching credential for departmentalized ELD. Provides highly qualified K-12 teachers of ELD who can provide quality instruction to the full range of English learners Supports improved EL student outcomes, addresses needs of long-term ELs

  19. SMRs for ELD – 5 Domains 1. Knowledge of English Learners in California and the United States • Demographics, social context, research and characteristics of ELs 2. Applied Linguistics • Language use, linguistics, academic language across the curriculum

  20. Domains 3. Cultural Foundations • Cultural perspectives, resources, roles of families and communities 4. Foundations of English Learner Education in California and the United States • Historical perspectives, foundations of assessment and literacy instruction, Principles of ELD Instruction

  21. Domains 5. Principles of ELD Instruction and Assessment to Promote Receptive and Productive Language Proficiency • Aural and Oral Language, Reading and Composition/Writing • Language Support for Academic Content Instruction and Assessment

  22. Meeting The Subject Matter Competence Requirement • Single Subject Candidates Two options: • Pass the appropriate CSET subject matter examination. • Complete a Commission-approved program of subject matter preparation coursework. Note: A major in a subject is not the same as a Commission-approved subject matter program

  23. ELD Subject Matter Content Represents scope and sequence of content for either examination or program January 2012 - Commission adopted CSET WL:ELD Exam Development is in process; item bias review panel and content review panel convened March 2013. Fall 2013 – Anticipate first administration of CSET:WL/ELD

  24. WL: ELD Subject Matter Programs • January 2012 – Commission adopted subject matter program standards • January 2013 – Commission adopted • Preconditions for Subject Matter WL:ELD Programs • Pedagogy standard for the SS WL:ELD Teacher Preparation Programs

  25. Review of Authorization Structure(ELAAP Task) Review current EL Authorizations Structure • Review and Analyze contentof 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?

  26. Important Considerations • Does the teaching authorization match the preparation? • What type of EL instruction is authorized? • What content, context or instructional setting is authorized? • Multiple or Single Subject • Self-contained, core, departmentalized • K-12, EL, special needs

  27. ELAAP Recommendations • CTEL retains full authorization for ELD/SDAIE including departmentalized • Authorization provided through teacher preparation (MS/SS/ Ed Sp) will be limited to SDAIE and ELD in the setting and content area of the credential. • New basic single subject credential in WL:ELD specifically for departmentalized ELD

  28. Future Authorization Structure

  29. Timeline for MS/SS Ed SpTransition to Future Authorizations Last Date to enroll for current authorizations = 12/31/2013 2 years for completion to retain current authorization with one exception *3 years, Ed Spec District Interns Extension may be granted through appeal process Final Issuance Dates: 12/31/2016; 12/31/2017

  30. Rulemaking Process March 2013 Item 2B Approved proposed amendments to CCR: Title 5 Public Notice in Coded Correspondence 45 Days for Public Comment Public Hearing – support /concerns Commission Action … file with OAL

  31. On the Horizon Discussion of preparation for EL instruction of Intern Credential Holders Recommendations for updating preparation for Services Credentials Recommendation for NEW Specialist Credential Discussion of credentialing for ELD and English

  32. Intern Authorization Discussion Topics Pre-service Preparation for Instruction of ELs Supervision Support

  33. New Specialist Credential EL Instructional Leadership Specialist Proposed - 2009 ELAAP Sept 2010 - Commission action Developed - 2011 ELAAP April 2012 - Commission Item 6D Commission Information/Review Field Survey – February/March 2013 Anticipate Commission Action Item – April 2013

  34. Recommendations for Services Credential StandardsELAAP Tasks • Review and provide analysis and direction for future panels including possible standard language • PPS: Counseling • PPS: Social Work • Administrative Services

  35. English and WL: ELD Why be concerned with congruence of SMRs? Candidates? Employers? Students?

  36. Contact Information • Credentialing credentials@ctc.ca.gov • Assignments cawassignments@ctc.ca.gov • Programs • Paula Jacobs pjacobs@ctc.ca.gov • Examinations • Phyllis Jacobson pjacobson@ctc.ca.gov Professional Services Division News: • Subscribe: Send an email to psd-news-subscribe@lists.ctc.ca.gov

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