IQC Meeting Minutes September 24-25 2012
State of California
Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor
Instructional Quality Commission
An advisory body to the California State Board of EducationFINAL MINUTES OF MEETING: September 24–25, 2012
(Approved on December 10, 2012)
Report of Actions
Monday, September 24, 2012
Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:
Louis “Bill” Honig, Chair
Michelle Herczog, Vice Chair
Angel Barrett
Kristyn Bennett
Edward D’Souza
Jose Dorado
Angiennette “Angie” Estonina
Lori Freiermuth
Marlene Galvan
Carla Herrera
Jo Ann Isken
Nancy McTygue
Will Parish
Socorro Shiels
Julie Spykerman
Carlos Ulloa
Commissioners Absent:
Assemblymember Wilmer Carter
Senator Alan Lowenthal
Executive Director:
Thomas Adams
State Board of Education Liaisons:
Aida Molina
Patricia Rucker
- Full Commission
- Meeting called to order at 10:09 a.m. by 2012 Commission Chair Honig.
- Salute to the flag led by Commissioner D’Souza
- Overview of the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda. Chair Honig welcomed Carla Herrera and
Carlos Ulloa to the Commission. In June the Senate Rules Committee appointed
Ms. Herrera to the Commission. Ms. Herrera is a District Program Specialist for
English Learner Programs at ABC Unified School District. In mid-September, the
Governor appointed Carlos Ulloa to the Commission. Mr. Ulloa is a Senior
Educational Consultant at CORE, Inc. Prior to this, he was the Director of
Curriculum and Instruction at the San Ysidro School District.
Chair Honig shared with the Commission a paper, Statewide Implementation
System for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability. The paper was prepared
by the SBE staff and presented to the SBE at its July meeting. The paper depicts
the ongoing efforts to coordinate assessment programs, accountability systems,
and the Common Core State Standards and highlights the role of the Instructional
Quality Commission.
In addition, Chair Honig reported that at the July SBE meeting, he and Tom Adams
presented for approval two items: Draft Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria
Committee Guidelines for the 2013 Revision of the Mathematics Framework and the
recommended applicants to the Mathematics Curriculum Framework and Evaluation
Criteria Committee. Both of these items were approved by the SBE.
Last, Chair Honig reported on the summer conference that was held on the
Implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Twenty-five districts were in
attendance and presentations from around the county were given.
- Report from the California Department of Education (CDE)
- Report from the Instruction and Learning Support Branch
Lupita Cortez Alcala, Deputy Superintendent of the Instruction and Learning Branch
gave a brief update on the activities of the Department. She highlighted the recently
released report by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Task
Force on Educator Excellence, Greatness by Design.
- Report from the Instruction and Learning Support Branch
- English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Subject Matter
Committee
SMC Chair Isken called the English Language Arts/English Language Development
SMC meeting to order.
- Presentation on the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
(Information)
Sue Pimentel, one of the authors of the Common Core State Standards for English
Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
(CCSS ELA) and a co-founder of Student Achievement Partners, provided an overview
of the standards. She provided up-to-date information and guidance on the key shifts,
the impact of those shifts in classroom instruction, and resources to use during the
revision of the framework and for the field.
- The English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework for California
Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (ELA/ELD Framework), 2014
Revision- Report on the ELA/ELD Focus Group Meetings and Public Comment Received
Regarding the Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework (Information)
Cynthia Gunderson, Education Programs Consultant, presented the ELA/ELD Focus
Group Report and explained that the report was a compilation of oral and written
comments received in May and June at the time of the focus group meetings. The
focus group report also included two additional appendices, one appendix listed
references and research noted by focus group members. A second appendix
summarized and organized the comments in the report by topic. All input received
served as the basis for the development of the draft guidelines for the ELA/ELD
Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC).
- Draft Guidelines for the ELA/ELD Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria
Committee (Information/Action)
Members of the ELA/ELD SMC, other Commission members, and SBE liaisons discussed
and recommended changes and additions to the “Draft Curriculum Framework and
Evaluation Criteria Committee Guidelines for the 2014 Revision of the English Language
Arts/English Language Development Framework for California Public Schools,
Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve.” The draft guidelines were developed based on the
focus group report and additional input received during ELA/ELD SMC informational
teleconference meetings held on August 20 and September 10, 2012. The document was
projected for all participants and CFIRD staff highlighted changes and additions during the
discussion in preparation for action by the full Commission.
ACTION: Commissioner Galvan moved to recommend to the full Commission approval of
the “Draft Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Guidelines for the
2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve” (with the
recommended changes) and to forward the draft guidelines to the State Board of
Education (SBE). Commissioner Herczog seconded the motion. Sue Kaiser, Association
of California School Administrators (ACSA), and Martha Zaragoza Diaz, Californians
Together, spoke in support of the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of
the committee members present (7-0).
- Recommendation of Members of the ELA/ELD Curriculum Framework and Evaluation
Criteria Committee to the State Board of Education (Information/Action)
Jim Long, Education Programs Consultant, reviewed the application process and
projected a summary of applicants who had been identified for possible inclusion by an
IQC member. Members of the SMC and other Commission members and SBE liaisons
discussed the CFCC applicants and after much consideration developed a list of 20
applicants to recommend to the SBE.
ACTION: Commissioner Galvan moved to forward to the full Commission the following
teacher applicants: 462, 463, 517, 518, 444, 453, 515, 521, 448, 482, 483, 526, and 562;
non-teacher applicants: 502, 530, 531, 534, 543, 478, and 419 for recommendation to
the SBE for appointment to the CFCC. Commissioner Barrett seconded the motion.
There was no further discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a vote
of 6 to 1. Commissioner Estonina voted against the motion.
- Report on the ELA/ELD Focus Group Meetings and Public Comment Received
- Update on the Development Process for the English Language Development (ELD)
Standards (Information)
Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Director of the English Learner Support Division, and Robert
Linquanti, WestEd, provided an update and overview of the ELD standards. The draft
ELD standards were presented to the SBE at their meeting in September, but did not
include all the referenced appendices. The SBE postponed action on the ELD standards
until November to ensure all sections of the standards were finalized.
The ELA/ELD SMC adjourned for the day and will reconvene Tuesday morning.
The Ad Hoc Committee and Mathematics SMC originally scheduled to meet on
Monday, September 24, 2012 were moved to Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
- Presentation on the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Report of Actions
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:
Louis “Bill” Honig, Chair
Michelle Herczog, Vice Chair
Angel Barrett
Kristyn Bennett
Edward D’Souza
Jose Dorado
Angienette “Angie” Estonina
Lori Freiermuth
Marlene Galvan
Carla Herrera
Jo Ann Isken
Nancy McTygue
Will Parish
Socorro Shiels
Julie Spykerman
Carlos Ulloa
Commissioners Absent:
Assemblymember Wilmer Carter
Senator Alan Lowenthal
Executive Director:
Thomas Adams
State Board of Education Liaison:
Patricia Rucker
At 8:35, Commission Chair Honig called the meeting to order. He turned the
meeting over to ELA/ELD SMC Chair Isken.
- English Language Art/English Language Development Subject Matter Committee
Reconvened
- Recommendation of CFCC Members to the SBE (Information/Action) — Continued
Chair Isken read comments from Ilene Straus, SBE liaison, recommending the
ELA/ELD SMC support the concept of co-chairs for the ELA/ELD CFCC, one with a
strong English language development background and one with strong English
language arts. Members supported the co-chair concept and that the co-chairs
represent northern and southern geographic areas. Members discussed possible
applicants and after much consideration selected co-chairs to recommend to the
SBE.
ACTION: Commissioner Bennett moved to recommend to the SBE that applicants
530 and 543 be appointed to serve as the co-chairs of the CFCC. There was no
further discussion or public comment. Commissioner Barrett seconded the motion. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote of the committee members present (7-0).
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
- Recommendation of CFCC Members to the SBE (Information/Action) — Continued
- Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the California Common Core State
Standards (CCSS)
Committee Chair Barrett called the Ad Hoc Committee meeting to order.
- Update on the Implementation of the CCSS (Information)
Due to the change in schedule, Barbara Murchison, facilitator to the California
Department of Education’s (CDE) CCSS Integrated Action Team, was not available
to present an update on the CCSS Systems Implementation Plan.
- Update on the 2012 Supplemental instructional Materials Review (SIMR)
(Information)
Ken McDonald, Consultant, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources
Division, provided an update on the Department’s supplemental instructional
materials review aligned to the Common Core State Standards that is currently
underway.
- Other Matters/Public Comment: Sue Kaiser, Association of California School
Administrators (ACSA), expressed thanks for the extensive work of the CDE in
terms of the implementation of the CCSS at the state level. Across the state, ACSA
continues to remain very concerned with local implementation needs and resources
lacking to implement the common core in a comprehensive manner. She shared
practical application and assistance needed by the field as it relates to CCSS.
- Update on the Implementation of the CCSS (Information)
- Mathematics Subject Matter Committee
SMC Chair D’Souza called the Mathematics SMC meeting to order.
- Update on the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten
Through Grade Twelve (Mathematics Framework), 2013 Revision (Information)
SMC Chair D’Souza reported that on September 6–7, 2012, the Mathematics
Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (MCFCC) held its first
meeting. After the MCFCC had an orientation and were introduced to the
guidelines, they discussed and suggested edits and additions to several draft
sections:
- An overview of the grade-level and course-level chapters
- A chapter on technology in the teaching of mathematics
- Three grade-level chapters—grades three, four, and five
The MCFCC also reviewed an outline of model courses for higher mathematics in
two pathways, the traditional pathway of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and
the integrated pathway of Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III.
SMC Chair D’Souza along with Commission Chair Honig, and Commissioner
Spykerman attended the meeting and reported on their observations. All reported
that they were impressed with the high level of knowledge and experience
represented by the members of the MCFCC.
The Mathematics SMC reviewed the work plan for the MCFCC. Chair D’Souza
stated that the October CFCC meeting will have an ambitious agenda. The MCFCC
will be reviewing and editing chapters on transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and
grades one and two; grades six, seven, and eight; and Algebra I, Geometry, and
Algebra II. They will also continue their work on developing an outline for model
courses in higher mathematics. Chair D’Souza noted that he felt it was important for
every member of the Mathematics SMC to attend one meeting. The SMC reviewed
then finalized the members sign-up list to attend the MCFCC meetings.
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
- Update on the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten
- Executive Committee
Commission Chair Honig called the Executive Committee meeting to order.
- Committee Assignments (Action)
The Executive Committee discussed Commissioner Herrera and Ulloa’s committee
assignments. The committee assigned Commissioner Herrera to the ELA/ELD,
world language, education technology, and ad hoc committees and Commissioner
Ulloa to the history–social science, visual and performing arts, and education
technology committees.
Commissioner Parish suggested to re-start the Ad Hoc Committee on the
Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI). Tom Adams stated that the
California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) is currently updating the EEI
curriculum and suggested rather than re-start the Ad Hoc Committee, appoint a
commissioner to be the liaison to the EEI. Commissioner Ulloa volunteered to be
the Commission’s liaison to the EEI. The Executive Committee voted to have
Commissioner Ulloa serve as the EEI liaison.
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
- Committee Assignments (Action)
- Education Technology Committee
Committee Chair Bennett called the Education Technology Committee meeting to order.
- Results from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Readiness Tool
(Information)
Jose Ortega, Administrator, Education Technology Office, gave a presentation on
the results from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
Technology Readiness Tool that took place in spring 2012. The Technology
Readiness Tool (TRT) collected school-level information technology information to
help the SBAC and member states evaluate the technology at schools as it relates
to the Smarter Balanced online student assessment system.
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
- Results from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Readiness Tool
- Science Subject Matter Committee
SMC Chair Parish called the Science SMC meeting to order.
- Update on the Next Generation Science Standards (Information)
Stacey Christopher, Consultant, Professional Learning Support Division, gave an
update on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
- Update on the Next Generation Science Standards (Information)
- Full Commission Reconvenes
The approval of the following minutes were consolidated to one motion
- Approval of Minutes for the May 3–4, 2012, Commission Meeting (Action)
- Approval of Minutes for the July 20, 2012 and August 15, 2012, Mathematics
Subject Matter Committee Teleconference Meeting (Action)
- Approval of Minutes for the July 23, 2012, August 20, 2012, and September
10, 2012, English Language Arts/English Language Development Subject Matter
Committee Teleconference Meeting (Action)
- Approval of Minutes for the August 23 and 30, 2012, Ad Hoc Committee on the
Common Core State Standards Teleconference Meeting (Action)
ACTION: Commissioner Isken moved to approve May 3–4, 2012, Commission
meeting minutes, July 20, 2012 and August 15, 2012, Mathematics Subject Matter
Committee teleconference meeting minutes, July 23, 2012, August 20, 2012, and
September 10, 2012, English Language Arts/English Language Development
Subject Matter Committee teleconference meeting minutes, and August 23 and 30,
2012, Ad Hoc Committee on the Common Core State Standards teleconference
meeting minutes. Commissioner D’Souza seconded the motion. There was no
discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the
members present (16-0).
- Approval of the Amended Bylaws of the Commission (Action)
ACTION: Commissioner Friermuth moved to approve the amended Bylaws of the
Commission and forward them to the SBE. Commissioner Barrett seconded the
motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote of the members present (15-0). Commissioner Ulloa was not
present for the vote.
- Approval of Additional 2012 Meeting Date (Action)
ACTION: Due to the passage of Assembly Bill 1246, the Commission will need an
additional meeting to act on proposed criteria for the upcoming mathematics
adoption. By a consensus vote of the commissioners present, the Commission will
hold a half day meeting on December 10, 2012.
- Report of the Chair
Commission Chair Honig reported earlier.
- Executive Director’s Report: None
- Report from the State Board of Education
On behalf of the State Board of Education (SBE), Patricia Rucker, SBE liaison,
thanked the Commission for their work. The SBE has great confidence in the work
the Commission is doing and admires the Commission’s commitment not only on
the decisions and deliberations the SBE has asked the Commission to make, but
the fact that the Commission is unafraid of the very large charge it has been given.
She praised the Commission for the work they have taken on.
- Report from the California Department of Education (CDE)
- Instruction and Learning Support Branch
Carrie Roberts, Administrator, Literacy, History, and Arts Leadership Office of the
Professional Learning and Support Division provided an update on the Common
Core State Standards Professional Learning Modules.
- District, School and Innovation Branch
Patrick Traynor, Director, Assessment Development and Administration Division,
provided an update on transitioning to new assessments.
- Instruction and Learning Support Branch
- Presentation on the Career technical Education (CTE) Standards (Information)
Patrick Ainsworth, Director, Career and College Transition Division, gave a
presentation on the recently released for public review revised draft Career
Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.
- Reports/Actions from Subcommittees:
All SMCs and Committees:
English Language Arts/English Language Development Subject Matter Committee
ACTION: Approve Guidelines for the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation
Criteria Committee for the 2014 Revision of the English Language
Arts/English Language Development Framework for California Public Schools
Commissioner Isken moved to approve the final draft, with the recommended
changes, of the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee
Guidelines for the 2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language
Development Framework for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade
Eight and forward the final draft guidelines to the SBE for adoption. Commissioner
Galvan seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The
motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members present (16-0).
ACTION: Recommendation of Members of the Curriculum Framework and
Evaluation Criteria Committee to the State Board of Education
Commissioner Isken moved to forward the following applicants, Teacher
Applicants: 462, 463, 517, 518, 444, 453, 515, 521, 448, 482, 483, 526, 562 and
Non Teacher Applicants: 502, 530, 531, 534, 543, 478, 519 to the SBE for
appointment to the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee for
the 2014 revision of the ELA/ELD Framework. Commissioner Galvan seconded the
motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote of the members present (16-0).
ACTION: Recommend Co-Chairs of the CFCC
Commissioner Isken moved the following applicants to serve as Co-Chairs of the
CFCC: Applicants 53 and 543 and forward their names to the SBE for appointment.
Commissioner Herrera seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public
comment. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members present
(16-0).
- Individual Commissioner Reports: None
- Liaison Reports: None
- Other Matters/Public Comment: None
Commission Chair Honig adjourned the meeting at 12:44 p.m.
- Approval of Minutes for the May 3–4, 2012, Commission Meeting (Action)
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