Brenau University

Brenau University College of Education

Teacher Education Advisory Committee (TEAC) Meeting March 13, 2014 4:34-5:58PM - Jewell 3

Attendees: Barbara Spurlock, Kevin Bales, Eugene Williams, Karen Henman, Kim Davis, Hazel Katz, Camille Fareri, Kathy Locey, Alynne Prather, Megan Smith, Barbara Faulkner, Robin Gower, Bobby Ivey, and Gefry Ventura. Linda Aikens-Young and Ann Wheeler participated electronically via Big Blue Button.

Welcome—Dr. Spurlock edTPA—Anne Marie Fenton and Tom Higgins

. * Please note that a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation follows these minutes. . edTPA is meant to ensure new teacher is “profession ready” on day one . It is a subject specific, performance-based assessment which costs each candidate $300. . It balances the usage of assessment, planning, and instruction as it relates to student learning. . edTPA is currently setting the passing “cut score” for edTPA candidates. . 2013-2014 Academic Year: Brenau is in Introductory phase . 2014-2015: Brenau is in “full pilot” phase . 2015-2016: Full implementation at each provider, including Brenau

Approval of Minutes—Dr. Henman

. No additions, corrections, or changes. . Minutes approved as written.

College & Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI)—Kevin Bales

. CCRPI uses many different indicators, like content mastery, post high school readiness, and graduation rate. . Extra points can be obtained by exceeding the bar in these areas . The progress model and achievement gap make up the rest of the indicators used to determine success. . Each students’ current performance ranking is determined with the indicators above, and then they are ranked against others with similar rankings (i.e. high scorers are ranked only with other high scorers). . System is immune to ceiling effect . System allows one to be held accountable for where the student was when he started in class . Teachers are accountable by the Teacher Effectiveness Measure

Tiered Certification—Dr. Spurlock

. *Please note that a PDF of GA Tiered Certification follows these minutes