Missouri Advisory Council for Certified Educators
April 30, 2007
Capital Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City
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The Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators met April 29-30, 2007, at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
Members Present:
Melissa Albright..................... Missouri National Education Association
Della Bell.............................. Missouri State Teachers Association
Al Cade Jr............................. Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Imogene Clark....................... Missouri State Teachers Association
Donna Collins........................ Missouri National Education Association
Tammy Condren.................... Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals
Dennis F. Dahman…………….Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
Barb Dozier........................... Missouri National Education Association
Tim Ema............................... Missouri National Education Association
Andrea Flinders..................... AFT Missouri, AFL-CIO
Donna Gardner...................... Missouri Association of College for Teacher Education
Linda Gray-Smith................... Missouri Association of School Administrators
Gale “Hap” Hairston................ Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Anna Marie Kulback............... Missouri State Teachers Association
Carol Lupardus...................... Missouri School Boards’ Association
Joyce Piveral......................... Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Patrick Quick........................ Missouri State Teachers Association
Kim Robinson........................ Missouri Federation of Teachers & School Related
Personnel
Paul Shrout........................... Missouri Chapter-American Association of School Personnel
Administrators American Association for Employment in
Educ.
Russell Smithson................... Missouri State Teachers Association
Girard “Jerry” Thornton............ Missouri Teacher of the Year
Julia Todd.............................. Missouri National Education Association
Judith Webb.......................... Missouri National Education Association
Robert Williams..................... Missouri Community Colleges Association
Members Absent:
Cindy Hart............................. Missouri State Teachers Association
Paula Shields........................ Missouri State Teachers Association
Sheryl Tucker …………………University of MO Columbia-College of Arts & Science
John R. Zelazek……………….Missouri Association of College for Teacher Education
DESE Staff Present:
Kimberly Branson……………..Educator Certification
Mike Lucas........................... Educator Preparation
Rusty Rosenkoetter............... Executive Secretary, MACCE
Rosalyn Wieberg……………...Educator Recruitment and Retention
Visitors Present:
Carole Edmonds………………Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Lela K. Bunch………………….Missouri School Counselors Association
Cindy Whitaker………………..Missouri State Teachers Association
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:29 a.m. by chairman Hap Hairston.
Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made by Carol Lupardus to adopt the agenda with flexibility; motion was seconded by Tim Ema. All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
Report on Conference Call
Hap Hairston talked about the conference call with the Commissioner. The call was on
April 9, 2007, and those included were Rusty Rosenkoetter, Patrick Quick, Hap Hairston, Mike Lucas, and Commissioner King. The group brought the Commissioner up to date on the committee work and talked about legislative bills that affect the organization.
Approval of February 27, 2007 Minutes
Della Bell stated she was not at the February 27, 2007, and we will need to take her off of the list of members present.
On the third page, under Executive Secretary Reports, in the sixth paragraph, the first sentence should be changed to, “Russell Smithson would like it noted what the vote was...” In the eighth paragraph the “s” needs to be taken off the word send. In the second to last paragraph, the last sentence needs to read, “Rusty stated that she will send a note to the Deputy Commissioner who attends meetings.”
On the forth page under Report from the Retention, Recruitment, & Equity Subcommittee, in the second paragraph, first sentence, the word “was” needs to be deleted.
A motion to approve the corrected minutes was made by Tammy Condren; motion was seconded by Russell Smithton. All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
Public/Guest Welcome and Introductions
Patrick Quick welcomed all guests and asked for introductions.
Report on First-Year teachers survey
The report was given by Mike Lucas.
A handout was given to members with information that was requested by MACCE about the First-Year Teacher Surveys that are being piloted.
Mike Lucas went over the information provided in the report. He stated that first-year teachers as well as their administrators were sent information to enable them to log onto the website and complete the survey. The DESE data base gave a listing of 5,400 first-year teachers. On the first day the site was opened, 640 surveys were completed. The site is to remain open for two weeks. Mike stated that his office hopes to disaggregate the information and send it to the individual institutions for evaluation of their teacher education programs.
A question was asked if anyone besides the institutions will see the information. Mike replied that except for the baseline information, no information will be published. The objective is to help the institutions with their programs.
A question was raised whether the administrator and teacher information will be kept separate. Mike answered that it would be kept separate, but they would be able to link the administrator with the new teacher for which they were completing the survey.
A question was raised about whether there was an indication on the survey for the teachers who attended a two-year college before transferring into a four-year institution. Mike said there was not at this time, but that they hope to add it.
Subject Specific Competencies
Mike Walker from Educational Development Project gave the report.
Mike gave an overview of why subject competencies are done and some background on the project.
Two drafts are done in effort to compile data and bring it before MACCE for review. The first draft is based on national standards and past reviews. This draft is sent to every university with an approved program in that area, to MACCE members, and to the DESE office that is responsible for that subject area. The material is sent out for around three to four weeks. The information returned is then compiled into the second draft. If needed, a third draft is created.
The areas that were reviewed for this year are Art, Library Media Specialist, Business Education 9-12 and Marketing Education 9-12. The individual information on these areas was gone over and discussed.
Lisa Walters from DESE presented information to MACCE on the library media specialist requirements. Changes proposed consist of embedding competencies into course titles.
There was discussion held on the current requirements and what MACCE’s role was in changing those requirements. A question was raised on the wording of the last sentence of the handout. Clarification on the sentence was made by Lisa.
A motion to accept the library media specialist competencies was made by Anna Marie Kulback; motion was seconded by Imogene Clark.
All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
A motion to approve the revised second page of competencies along with the proposed competencies for Business Education 9-12 was made by Julia Todd; motion was seconded by Melissa Albright.
All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
A motion to accept the Marketing Education competencies was made by Russell Smithton; motion was seconded by Al Cade.
All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
Executive Secretary Reports
Rusty asked MACCE members to look at the competencies proposed schedule that was in their member packets. She asked members if the dates were acceptable to them. Rusty stated the competencies were reviewed on a seven-year schedule.
Rusty gave an update on the recommendation from MACCE that post secondary education certification requirements be removed. The rule is currently posted at the Secretary of State’s office for comments from interested parties. After a sufficient amount of time, it will go to the State Board of Education for approval.
Rusty went over the information on the teacher mentoring website that was opened this year. Rusty has included the maintenance cost of the website in MACCE’s budget for next year so there will not be a fee for participants. Rusty also stated there is a potential bill in legislation on mentoring standards. Rusty asked if MACCE would like to continue sponsoring the website if that bill should pass, or turn it over to another source. She is unsure who would be responsible for the website if the legislation should pass.
A question was raised on the wording of questions two and three on the questionnaire. Rusty stated she would change potential answers to “yes or no” instead or “true or false”.
Rosalyn Wieburg presented information on the Urban Flight Rural Needs Scholarship that is a new program this year. Information was given on what will qualify as a participating school for the program as well as the deadline dates for the scholarship this year and in additional years.
Rusty gave an update on aligning the National Association of School Psychologist standard with National Board of Certified Teacher standards. Rusty stated a meeting was held last week and information on what the profession does on a daily basis was gone over. There are future meetings scheduled via email. Rusty will get back to MACCE when something is decided.
Rusty stated MACCE needs to schedule next year’s meetings so contracts could be done. The dates for the meetings were agreed to and are:
September 23-24, 2007
December 2-3, 2007
February 10-11, 2007 with a bad weather date of February 24-25, 2007, and
April 28, 2007.
It was discussed and decided that the last meeting of the year would be consolidated into a one day meeting. Committees will meet at 9:00 a.m. with the agenda starting at 10:30 a.m. Rusty stated that if members live over fifty miles from the meeting site, they are eligible for overnight accommodations. Some members of MACCE would like Rusty to look into Internet services for next year’s accommodations.
Discussion was held on legislation that is progressing through the Senate and House of Representatives.
A motion was made by Russell Smithson to send letters in opposition of ABCTE and the residential treatment facility bills that are going to be voted on; motion was seconded by Donna Collins.
All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
Other Business
Hap Hairston read the resignation letters of four MACCE members and well wishes were extended to them. The members that are resigning are: Julia Todd, Tammy Condren, Cindy Hart, and Joyce Piveral.
Rusty went over the members that are up for re-nomination. They are: Tim Ema, Andrea Flinders, Della Bell, Donna Gardner, Anna Marie Kulback, Judith Webb, and Russell Smithson. Rusty stated letters will be sent to the associations these members represent.
In addition, Jerry Thornton’s term will be up after this year. He stated Darrell Johnson will be replacing him.
Subcommittee Work
Hap asked if anyone would be willing to go to the State Board meeting on June 21, 2007, and give their subcommittee reports. Al Cade, Tim Ema, and Donna Collins and/or Judith Webb volunteered to represent their respective subcommittees.
Report from the Redesign Subcommittee
Tim Ema gave the report for this committee. A copy of this committee’s report is attached.
Report from the Retention, Recruitment, & Equity Subcommittee
Donna Collins gave the report for this committee. A copy of this committee’s report is attached.
Report from Higher Education Subcommittee
Al Cade gave the report for this committee. A copy of this committee’s report is attached.
A motion to adopt the subcommittee reports and recommendations was made by Linda Gray-Smith; motion was seconded by Robert Williams.
All in favor signified by ayes. None were opposed.
Visit with commissioner king
Dr. Kent King joined MACCE for lunch and visited informally with them. Various topics including proposed legislation, St. Louis public schools and the length of the school year were discussed.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Russell Smithton, and seconded by Tammy Condren.
The next meeting will be held September 23-24, 2007.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rusty Rosenkoetter
MACCE, Executive Secretary
2006-2007 End of the year Report for the Redesign Subcommittee
Part I Report from the MACCE meeting February 26, 2007.
In order to best accomplish this task we are focusing on redesigning the role of teachers, or more correctly, looking at “how a teacher’s job might look” given unlimited resources.
What do all teachers need to know to be able to do their jobs?
Strategies (i.e., Marzano)
Classroom management
Data analysis and applications
Interpreting curriculum standards into lessons and instructions for
varying groups within your classroom.
Decision-making skills
Time management/organizational skills
Diversify for individual students
Character education
Relationships
Design beginning teacher environment for success
Class lists
Schedule
Extra duties
Care not to overload these instructors with the worst or the best classes
Dream
State district
State curriculum
State salary scale
National Norms and professional teaching standards and using some form of accredited national test
Part II. Report for the April 30, 2007, MACCE Meeting
In addition to the above areas we have added the following points
1. Public relation image of teachers—In addition to pay and dressing like
professionals the community perception of the teacher needs to be changed.
2. Time must be built into school schedules at a district level for professional development/Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
3. Monies need to be allotted for technology implementation in the classroom; both equipment and training.
4. Teachers will need to be instructed on the best way to become a guide rather than a facilitator, so that the students become fully functional higher level learners and thinkers. Mentoring legislation and guidelines may help in this regard.
5. Curriculum realignment in all grades is needed so that each grade knows what is expected of them.
2006-2007 End of the year Report for the Retention, Recruitment, & Equity Subcommittee
This is the report given at the MACCE meeting on April 30, 2007, by Donna Collins.
These are the items this committee would like to see implemented:
1. Raise Missouri salaries to a national average,
2. Find and fund time for professional development weekly
3. Adopt research based standards for teachers, principals and other
Administrators,
4. Implement statewide program for home purchase for teachers (low interest loans, etc),
5. Work to repeal the government pension offset,
6. Develop a systematic approach to independent and anonymous exit interviews statewide,
7. Fund scholarships for school districts to grow their own teachers, and
8. No national or statewide mandates should be implemented without teachers actively engaged from the development through the implementation of any such program (listen to teachers).
No alternative pay plans will be considered until these eight recommendations are implemented.
MACCE recommends that DESE present and advocate these positions with the legislature.