October 2022

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COUNCIL FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION

Minutes for October 17, 2022

Via Teams at 3:15 p.m.

The second meeting of the Council for Educator Preparation for the 2022-2023 academic year was held Monday, October 17, 2022 via Teams at 3:15 p.m.  Members present: Holly Fales (Chair), Susannah Berry, Phyllis Broughton, Bethann Cole, Tim Dameron, Bernice Dodor, Jennifer Gallagher, Maureen Grady, Nanyoung Kim, CJ Korenek Laura Levi-Altstaedter, Jeff Pizzutilla, Dawn Shelton, Nicole Smith, Rita Soulen, Cynthia Wagoner, Stacy Weiss, Kevin White, and Visitor Monisha Atkinson.  Absent were Kim Anderson, Rob Benson, Jennifer Gallagher, CJ Korenek (LCSN Rep), Rhea Miles, Chris Rivera, Sarah Sconyers, Theater Arts rep and Christy Walcott. 

Approval of Minutes September 12, 2022 Meeting

A motion was made by Susannah Berry and seconded by Bethann Cole to approve the minutes of September 12, 2022.  The minutes were accepted.

Announcements

Holly Fales attended the Clinical Teacher’s Luncheon Monday.  The NC Teacher of the Year, Leah Carper, was the keynote speaker for the event.

The CAEP Accreditation Initial Panel will be contacting Dr. Fales on Saturday October 22 to discuss the final outcome of the CAEP visit.  The next visit will be in seven years.

Standing Update from the Office of Assessment, Data Management and Digital Learning

Sarah Sconyers, Interim Director provided the following updates:

  • Dispositions training is active in the Faculty Resource Hub in Canvas. Participation and completion of the training has been relatively low to date. Please encourage any faculty members in your department, who work directly with our teaching interns to complete the training.
  • The Taskstream/Canvas integration is moving forward. OADD will be contacting programs about their current portfolio content and requesting programs to provide information about Taskstream assessments and course alignment. This information is crucial for OADD to be able to map assessments accurately.

Standing Update from Office of Clinical Experiences & Alternative Licensure

Nicole Smith, Lead Coordinator gave the following update:

On October 14, 2022 a Virtual Intern I Application Meeting was held although there was a small technology problem.  A few students attended in person. Information will be recorded and sent to intern applicants via email.

Residency Spring 2023 applications are now closed. There are 230 applicants which includes some candidates that will be completing GPA assist coursework.

Old Business

Holly Fales provided two updates.

  • NC Pathways to Excellence in Teaching Update – PEPSC met Sept. 8th to pose questions and items for clarification, there was a discussion at the October PEPSC meeting. NCACTE provided a letter to PEPSC. (See attachment).
  • The Council for Educator Preparation (CEP) Policy Committee recommended removing the content area licensure exam requirement for enrollment in (ERM) Residency II coursework. This recommendation from a standing committee stands as a motion and a second. In lieu of a special called meeting, committee members voted electronically.  The recommendation passed.  This is effective Spring Semester.  Districts will be notified, advisors and emails sent to candidates.
  • Dr. Smith is currently working with ERM Advisors to identify and prioritize those candidates that will need Residency II coursework prior to the expiration of their final Residency Year 3 license. Additionally, the office of Alternative Licensure will work directly with ERM program coordinators for course section planning. OEP, Alternative Licensure, and the ERM Advisory Board are continuing to work on the additional logistics of providing licensure testing support and EPP affiliation for those that may complete coursework but still need testing moving forward.

New Business

Holly Fales discussed three items.

Cynthia Wagoner moved to send the recommendation to the Policy Committee and it was seconded by Maureen Grady.

Standing Committees

A.  Curriculum – Chair Christy Walcott- no report

 

Meeting Dates for 2022-2023

November 14                                  March 13         

December 12                                  April 10

January 9                                       May 8

February 13                                                

The next CEP meeting will be on November 14, 2022.

Cynthia Wagoner moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Kevin White. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sherry S. Tripp

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