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Common Standards

Common Standards . August 19, 2008 10:30 am-3:00 pm. Topics to be Addressed . Introduction to and Purposes of Common Standards Additions to and differences from the 1997 Common Standards. Edits to the Common Standards—in process now. 1-Agenda. Topics (continued).

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Common Standards

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  1. Common Standards August 19, 2008 10:30 am-3:00 pm

  2. Topics to be Addressed • Introduction to and Purposes of Common Standards • Additions to and differences from the 1997 Common Standards. • Edits to the Common Standards—in process now 1-Agenda

  3. Topics (continued) • How to compose a narrative response that addresses both the unit level and individual programs • Where Common Standards fit into accreditation activities • Evidence an institution might provide in support of meeting the Common Standards

  4. Introduction to and Purposes of Common Standards • Common Standards set the institutional context in which all programs offered there operate. They are the BIG picture. • Common Standards tie together all programs in an institution so that each program is represented. • Program Standards give the particulars for each program.

  5. Common Standards 2007 1: Educational Leadership 2: Unit and Program Evaluation System 3: Resources 4: Faculty 5: Admissions 6: Advice and Assistance 7: Field Experiences and Clinical Practice 8: Program Sponsor, District and University Field Experience Supervisors 9: Assessment of Candidate Competence

  6. Revisions to Common Standards • Commission adopted revised Common Standards in June 2007 • Revised Common Standards implemented as of July 1, 2008 • Concerns about the applicability of these standards to all types of credential programs and all types of program sponsors—so proposed EDITS

  7. Revised Standards Concepts or language new to the Common Standards are underlined-- 1: Educational Leadership: The institution and education unit create and articulate a research-based vision for educator preparation that is responsive to California's adopted standards and curriculum frameworks and provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance and experiences, scholarship, service and unit accountability. 3-Alignment Matrix #1

  8. Proposed edits • No change to the content—except in Common Standard 8 • Broaden language to address all programs and types of sponsors • Tier II, Level II, or Induction Programs • Colleges, universities, school districts, county offices of education and other entities

  9. Proposed edits 1: Educational Leadership The institution and education unitcreate and articulate a research-based vision for educator preparation that is responsive to California's adopted standards and curriculum frameworks. The vision provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance and experiences, scholarship, service, and collaboration, and unit accountability. 4-Alignment Matrix #2

  10. Timeline for edits • Information item presented on August 8 • Stakeholder feedback collected until September 25 • COA Review feedback at the October 10, 2008 meeting • Edits return to the Commission on November 6, 2008

  11. Revised Common Standards Use • Green cohort institutions may respond to either the 2007 Common Standards or the edited 2008 standards. • All other institutions will respond to the edited 2008 Common Standards for both Site Visits and Program Approval.

  12. Glossary • What will be included? • How to give input 5-Glossary

  13. Responding to a Common Standard Break the Standard into its component parts The language of the standard defines WHAT the institution must do The institution must describe HOW it is going to meet the what of the standard 6-Concepts in Common Standards

  14. Responding(Continued) An example • Guided practice with a Common Standard • Small group practice • Feedback on the product • Individual practice • Feedback from small groups 7-Sample Standard Response

  15. Common Standards in Accreditation Activities • Responses to the Common Standards are prepared for the Site Visit • Reviewers confirm the responses with interviews and other evidence on site • Also used in Program Approval process (CTEL, Ed Specialist, etc.) • Reviewers confirm with evidence provided in the document

  16. Evidence • What kinds of evidence will support the claims made in the response to the Common Standard? • What additional evidence from programs might be needed? • Differences between evidence for Site Visit and Program Approval

  17. Resources PSD News To subscribe, send an email to psd-news-subscribe@lists.ctc.ca.gov Commission Web Page www.ctc.ca.govselectProgram Sponsors then Accreditation

  18. Resources • Biennial Reports http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/program-accred-biennial-reports.html • Program Assessment http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/program-accred-assessment.html • Site Visits http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/program-accred-site-visits.html

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