Texas A&M University-Central Texas SPEAC Meeting When: June 18th Where: Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. We greatly appreciate your service and commitment to serve on such an important council. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks! Please see attached Parking Pass (place on your dashboard) If you have any questions, please contact: Director of Educator Preparation Services Dr. Amber Lynn Diaz (254) 519-5791 [email protected] Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council (SPEAC) Agenda Date: June 18, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room Welcome & Call To Order Robin Battershell - SPEAC Co-Chair; Temple ISD Superintendent Approval of Minutes (Appendix A) Recognition of SPEAC Members Jeff Kirk - SPEAC Co-Chair; TAMUCT College of Education Dean Appreciation & Introduction Partners in Education Linda Angel - Texas Workforce Director Advisory Council Roles & Responsibilities Jeff Kirk - SPEAC Co-Chair; TAMUCT College of Education Dean (SPEAC Handbook) Educator Preparation Program Compliance – Update Amber Lynn Diaz - Director of Educator Preparation Services/Certification Officer SPEAC Handbook & Materials - TEA Audit Review of Program Operation and Evaluation by Program Coordinators & Co-Chairs Principal Preparation Program Update Christine Parks, Temple ISD (ES); Co-Chair Matt Widacki, Killeen ISD (MS); Co-Chair Robert White, McGregor ISD (HS); Co-Chair Bobbie Eddins; Chair Program Advisement Jeff Kirk & Amber Lynn Diaz Response to SPEAC Recommendations Memorandum of Understanding with Local School Districts Educator Preparation Program Complaint Process EPP Fee Changes EC-C/4-8 Core Subjects Test Complete Membership Form Luncheon & Guest Speaker - Jimmie Don Aycock 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Next Meeting: November 13, 2015 College of Education - Texas A&M University-Central Texas 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549 A SPEAC Logo is being designed by Texas A&M University-Central Texas Marketing Department. Table of Contents Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council (SPEAC) ........................................................................... 4 SPEAC Rationale .......................................................................................................................................... 4 SPEAC Purpose ............................................................................................................................................. 4 SPEAC Mission ............................................................................................................................................... 4 TAMUCT Mission ............................................................................................................................................ 4 College of Education Mission ..................................................................................................................... 4 Governance of Educator Preparation Programs - TAC §228.20 Requirements.................................. 4 SPEAC Focus ................................................................................................................................................. 5 SPEAC Outcomes ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council Membership .................................................................... 5 Advisory Council Membership - TAC §228.20(b) ..................................................................................... 5 Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council Duties ............................................................................... 6 SPEAC Collaboration ................................................................................................................................... 6 SPEAC Accountability ................................................................................................................................. 6 Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council Roles & Responsibilities .................................................. 6 SPEAC Roles & Responsibilities - TAC §228.20(b) ..................................................................................... 6 Council Roles & Responsibilities .................................................................................................................. 6 SPEAC Leadership ........................................................................................................................................ 6 SPEAC Membership Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 7 Council Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Certificate Area Practitioner Sub-Groups (CAPS) ................................................................................... 7 Educator Preparation Council ................................................................................................................... 7 Educator Preparation Program Operation .................................................................................................. 9 Educator Preparation Program Curriculum ................................................................................................. 9 Initial Certification ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Professional Certification........................................................................................................................... 10 Educator Code of Ethics TAC §247.1 ...................................................................................................... 11 TAMUCT Educator Preparation Program Supervision ............................................................................... 11 Field Supervision TAC §228.35(f) ............................................................................................................... 11 Cooperating Teacher & Mentor Teacher §228.35(e) ........................................................................... 11 TAMUCT Educator Preparation Program Accountability & Accreditation ........................................... 12 Accountability - TAC §229 ........................................................................................................................ 12 Accreditation Status - TAC §229.4(b-f).................................................................................................... 12 Consumer Information ............................................................................................................................... 12 Fees for EPP Approval & Accountability - TAC §229.9 .......................................................................... 13 Strategic Partners Education Advisory Council Evaluation ..................................................................... 14 Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................ Appendix A ......................................................................................................................................................... Topics Required in Advisory Council Agendas & Meeting .......................................................................... Copy of November 14, 2014 Minutes ............................................................................................................. Appendix B ......................................................................................................................................................... Advisory Council Members............................................................................................................................... Appendix C ........................................................................................................................................................ Notice of Membership ...................................................................................................................................... Appendix D ......................................................................................................................................................... Advisory Council Minutes.................................................................................................................................. Certificate Area Practitioner Sub-Group Committee .................................................................................. Appendix E ......................................................................................................................................................... Educator Preparation Program Operation Reviews ..................................................................................... Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Certification ........................................................... Master’s in Education with Teacher Certification ..................................................................................... Master’s in School Counseling with School Counselor Certification ...................................................... Master’s in