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Transcript of Program Approval Update Certification Officials Conference December 1, 2008.
Program Approval Update
Certification Officials Conference
December 1, 2008
AGENDA
Streamlining the Approval Process Board of Examiners Educational Leadership Program
Providers Middle Grades Preparation Rule Deferral of On-site Reviews Q & A
Streamlining Processes
Electronic Reviews
Expedited Reviews
SPA Approval
Endorsements
Collaborative Delivery Models
New Professional Education Units
Board of Examiners Importance of the Peer Review Process Overwhelming Response to Request for
Nominations February Training for New members and
Chairs Additional Training on the Electronic
Review Process Late Spring or Summer Training for New
Members and Chairs
Ed Leadership Program Providers New Rules Changed Reciprocity
Out-of-State Institutions
NCATE Accreditation Required
SPA Approval Required
PSC Approval Required for: Standard 7
Performance-based requirements
Middle Grades PSC Middle Grades Preparation Rule Content Concentration Requirements GaPSC Communication to Clarify Application to Post-baccalaureate
Programs Master of Arts in Teaching Alternative Preparation Programs
GaPSC Expectations
Deferrals NCATE Responded to Economy/Budget
Constraints GaPSC Offered to NCATE-accredited and
PSC-approved Units Qualifying Criteria Timeline:
December 19th Submission Date January 8th PSC Decision Date January 13th Notification to Institutions
Questions
New Professional Ed Units
Certification Officials Conference
December 1, 2008
AGENDA
Certification Recommendations – Phil Blackwell Key Contacts: Your Institution & GaPSC Staff –
Paquita Morgan The Review Cycle – Penney McRoy Reporting Requirements – Penney McRoy,
Commaleta Singleton & Anne Marie Fenton PSC Decision-Making & Progress Reports –
Margey McQuilkin Substantive Changes – Penney McRoy Q & A
Certification Recommendations Certification Recommendation Form
The Basics
DOs and DON’Ts
Questions
Key Contacts Notify GaPSC of any Changes in your
Key Contacts: Unit Head
Certification Official
Assessment Coordinator/PAAR Contact
Title II Coordinator
GaPSC Staff Your Staff Specialist - graphic
Primary Point of Contact - graphic
Emergencies
Facilitate the program
approval review process
Make presentations at
annual conferences
Collaborate with other PSC divisions &
NCATE
Represent the PSC by serving on special task
forces
Solicit, Identify and assign BOE
members for reviews
Create the BOE team for
program reviews
Answer PAAR questions
Provide forms e.g. Intent to Seek Approval Date
Preference, etc.
Answer questions about rules, policies,
procedures
EducationStaff
Specialist
Kelly Henso
n
David Hill
Penney McRoy
Education Staff Specialist
Please Start Here First
Review Cycle What happens after Developmental
Approval? NCATE Accreditation?
Initial Performance Review – data requirements
Program Reports – due one year prior
Adding New Programs
Intent to Seek Approval Forms
Reporting Requirements
Preparation Approval Annual Report (PAAR)
Purpose
Due date: November 15th annually
User Group Webinars
Includes completer data for Title II Report
Reporting Requirements
Program Completers/Title II Process
• Overview
• What information is required
• Where to access the Program Completer upload utility
• Who to contact for questions
Who should be reported
• All program completers
• 7/1 – 6/30 of an academic year
• Current academic year – 7/1/2007 – 6/30/2008
How to access the Program Completer Login Screen
www.gapsc.org
How to access the Program Completer Login Screen www.gapsc.org
Completers
Program Completer Upload
How to access the Program Completer Login Screen – for PAAR users
Completers
Data Reports
Using Data for Program Improvement
Title II Report
Summary Report
Non-Compliance Title II – possible fines
Commission will render decision
Corrective action
Approval status
Expedited reviews
Deferral of unit review
PSC Decision-making Process ERP – EPSC - PSC
ERP, EPSC & PSC Meet Monthly
After a review ERP consideration & recommendation skipped if all standards are met and there is no rejoinder
All Progress Reports are considered by ERP
New Progress Report Format
Changes What is a Substantive Change?
Notifying the GaPSC
Questions
QuestionsWho to Contact
For questions about PAAR - [email protected]
For questions about your GATAPP or OYSP program – Phyllis [email protected]
For questions about Program Completer data or file uploads – Commaleta [email protected]
For questions about Title II Process or Summary Reports – Ann Marie Fenton [email protected]