June 9, 2016 SBEC Work Session Agenda

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STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

WORK SESSION AGENDAÌýÌýÌý

June 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

American Institutes for Research (AIR), 4700 Mueller Blvd.,

Conference Center #108


The Board will meet in open session and discuss the following agenda items.Ìý

I.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Call to OrderÌý

II.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Welcome and Overview

This item is a discussion of the purpose of the SBEC work session and its statutory requirement in preparing educators.

III.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Discussion of the Role of Educator Preparation Programs

This item provides the SBEC with an opportunity to discuss the role of educator preparation programs in relation to the SBEC mission and guiding principles.

IV.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Discussion of the Educator Preparation Program Experience

This item provides the SBEC with an opportunity to discuss the educator preparation program experience through traditional and alternative preparation program pathways under current SBEC rules.

ÌýV.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Presentation and Discussion of Snapshot of Texas Teachers

This item is a discussion of the current data related to Texas teachers.

VI.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Presentation and Discussion of National Preparation Trends

Jenny DeMonte, Ph.D., American Institutes for Research, will present data and research on national educator preparation program trends.

VII.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Discussion of Educator Preparation Issues

This item is a discussion of credentialing and certification, candidate support, and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (TEA) staff recommendations for potential rule changes concerning Texas educator preparation programs for the SBEC’s consideration.

VIII.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Adjournment

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