Instructional Quality Commission
An advisory body to the California State Board of Education
FINAL MINUTES OF MEETING: February 5–6, 2015
(Approved on September 24, 2015)
Instructional Quality Commission
An advisory body to the California State Board of Education
FINAL MINUTES OF MEETING: February 5–6, 2015
(Approved on September 24, 2015)
Report of Action
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:
Jo Ann Isken, 2014 Chair
Louis “Bill” Honig, 2014 Vice Chair
Jocelyn Broemmelsiek
Jose Flores
Robert Foster
Lori Freiermuth
Marlene Galvan
Risha Krishna
Nancy McTygue
Dean Reese
Julie Spykerman
Lauryn Wild
Commissioners Absent:
Carla Herrera
Brian Muller
Socorro Shiels
Carlos Ulloa
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty
Senator Carol Liu
Executive Director:
Thomas Adams
State Board of Education Liaison Present:
Ilene Straus
Patricia Rucker
1. 2015 Instructional Quality Commission Orientation
The Commission conducted an orientation for the four new State Board of Education (SBE) appointed members — Jocelyn Broemmelsiek, Jose Flores, Risha Krishna, and Dean Reese.
Public Comment:
1. Bartosz Lyszkiewicz, Polish American Congress
2. Murali Menon, CAPEEM
3. Arvind Kumar, CAPEEM
Report of Action
Friday, February 6, 2015
Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:
Jo Ann Isken, 2015 Chair
Louis “Bill” Honig, 2015 Vice Chair
Jocelyn Broemmelsiek
Jose Flores
Robert Foster
Lori Freiermuth
Marlene Galvan
Risha Krishna
Nancy McTygue
Brian Muller
Dean Reese
Julie Spykerman
Carlos Ulloa
Lauryn Wild
Commissioners Absent:
Carla Herrera
Socorro Shiels
Assembymember Kevin McCarty
Senator Carol Liu
Executive Director:
Thomas Adams
State Board of Education Liaison Present:
Ilene Straus
Patricia Rucker
2. Full Instructional Quality Commission (Commission or IQC)
A. Call to Order
2014 Commission Chair Isken called the meeting to order at approximately 9:01 a.m.
B. Salute to the Flag
Commissioner Krishna led the salute to the flag.
C. Overview of Agenda
2014 Commission Chair Isken welcomed the four new State Board of Education (SBE) appointed commissioners – Jocelyn Broemmelsiek, Jose Flores, Risha Krishna, and Dean Reese. In addition, she announced the Speaker of the Assembly appointed Assemblymember Kevin McCarty to the Commission.
D. 2015 Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Three Executive Committee Members
2014 Commission Chair Isken turned the gavel over to Executive Director Thomas Adams to conduct the elections. There were three elections to conduct. Dr. Adams opened the nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Honig nominated Commissioner Isken. There were no further nominations. By acclamation, Commissioner Isken was elected Chair of the 2015 Instructional Quality Commission.
Dr. Adams opened nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Wild nominated Commissioner Honig. There were no further nominations. By acclamation, Commissioner Honig was elected Vice Chair of the 2015 Instructional Quality Commission.
Dr. Adams opened the nominations for three members to the Executive Committee. Commissioner McTygue nominated Commissioner Galvan. Commissioner Freiermuth nominated Commissioner Spykerman. Commissioner Ulloa nominated Commissioner Wild. There were no other nominations. By acclamation, Commissioners Galvan, Spykerman, and Wild were elected to the Executive Committee of the 2015 Instructional Quality Commission. Dr. Adams turned the gavel over to the 2015 Commission Chair Isken.
E. Approval of Minutes for the November 20–21, 2014, Commission Meeting (Action)
ACTION: Commissioner Wild moved to approve the November 20–21, 2014, Commission meeting minutes. Commissioner Galvan seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (14–0). Commissioners Herrera, Liu, McCarty, and Shiels were absent from the meeting.
F. Approval of Minutes for the December 15, 2014, English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Subject Matter Committee (SMC), January 13 and January 23, 2015, IQC Teleconference Meetings; and December 18, 2014, History–Social Science SMC Meeting (Action)
ACTION: Commissioner Spykerman moved to approve the December 15, 2014, ELA/ELD SMC, January 13 and January 23, 2015, IQC teleconference meetings, and December 18, 2014, History–Social Science SMC meeting minutes. Commissioner McTygue seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (14–0). Commissioners Herrera, Liu, McCarty, and Shiels were absent from the meeting.
G. Report of the Chair
2015 Commission Chair Isken reported on the January 20, 2015, ELA/ELD Framework launch event held in San Mateo. Commissioners Wild, Honig, and Ulloa also attended the launch and shared their thoughts.
H. Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Tom Adams reported on the following:
· Funding for Frameworks and Adoptions in 2015-2016
The Curriculum Framework and Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) submitted Budget Change Proposals (BCP) to fully fund the IQC for the next year and to continue funding framework and adoption activities. The legislature gave money to support the Health Framework to include additional topics, but no base funding for other framework development – this will be revisited in the spring with the May revise. The updating of the History–Social Science Framework may need to be paused due to funding questions. Additional costs are needed to hire scholars and writers. There is a greater challenge for the revision of the Science Framework. The science and history–social science adoptions remain fee based.
· ELA/ELD Framework Rollouts
The next framework rollout event is February 10, 2015, in Fresno. This event is sold out. The California Department of Education (CDE) is working with the San Joaquin Office of Education to tentative hold another event on June 1,2015, more information will follow.
· Instructional Materials Regulations: Updating Adoption Materials
The revised adoption regulations are going to the SBE in March. It is hoped that the revised regulations will be in place by September.
I. Report from the State Board of Education
SBE Liaison Patricia Rucker reported on assessment activities in the field. Districts are preparing for spring testing and implementing the Digital Library. The interim assessment was originally scheduled to be available in the fall, but will not be available until this spring.
SBE Liaison Ilene Straus reported on the February 3, 2015, Public School Accountability Act (PSAA) meeting she attended. The PSAA committee recommended delaying the new accountability measure until at least 2016. This will be brought to the SBE for discussion in March.
J. 2015 Meeting Dates (Information/Action)
The Commission was presented a revised 2015 meeting calendar. The major change was to cancel the May 20–21, 2015, meeting and repurpose these dates for a Science Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee meeting. In addition, an amendment was made to authorize two History–Social Science SMC meetings, dates to be determined, with one meeting in May and the second in early fall.
ACTION: Commissioner Honig moved to approve the revised 2015 Commission meeting calendar and authorize two History–Social Science SMC meetings, one in May and the second one in early fall. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (14–0). Commissioners Herrera, Liu, McCarty, and Shiels were absent from the meeting.
K. Quality Professional Learning Standards Update (Information/Action)
Carrie Roberts, Division Director, Professional Learning Support Division, CDE, provided an update on the Quality Professional Learning Standards (QPLS). After a discussion, the Commission took action on the QPLS.
ACTION: Commissioner Muller moved to approve the Quality Professional Learning Standards and recommend them to SBE. Commissioner McTygue seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (14–0). Commissioners Herrera, Liu, McCarty, and Shiels were absent from the meeting.
L. Other Matters/Public Comment: None
3. Executive Committee
2015 Commission Chair Isken called the Executive Committee meeting to order.
Before the appointment of SMC Chairs, CDE staff proposed to dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the following reasons:
1. The ELA/ELD and Mathematics SMCs have already developed curriculum frameworks and recommended instructional materials — work of the committee is covered in the other SMCs.
2. The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee on CCSS is unclear. The CFIRD staff is happy to assist the Commission in all endeavors, but the role and function of the Committee is not clear.
3. The work of Common Core implementation is done by other SMCs and any cross curricular issues that requiring coordination can be handled by the Chair of the Commission or, if necessary, the Executive Committee.
There was no discussion or comments. The Executive Committee agreed to dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the CCSS.
A. Appoint of Subject Matter Committee Chairs (Action)
2015 Commission Chair Isken appointed the SMC Chairs as noted below.
B. Assignment of Members to Subject Matter Committees (Action)
(2015 Executive Committee Appointed)
2015 Commission Chair Isken and the Executive Committee made the following appointments and assignments: NOTE: The Commission Chair serves as an ex-officio member of all the Commission’s SMCs and ad hoc committees.
· Education Technology
Chair: Commissioner Wild
Members: Commissioners Broemmelsiek, Herrera, Reese, Shiels, and Spykerman
· English Language Arts/English-Language Development
Co-Chairs: Commissioners Galvan and Wild
Members: Commissioners Broemmelsiek, Flores, Herrera, Honig, and Ulloa
· Health
Chair: Commissioner Flores
Members: Commissioners Foster, Honig, Muller, and Shiels
· History–Social Science
Co-Chairs: Commissioners Honig and McTygue
Members: Commissioners Flores, Galvan, Krishna, Ulloa, and Wild
· Mathematics
Chairs: Commissioner Spykerman
Members: Commissioners Freiermuth, Krishna, Muller, and Reese
· Physical Education
Chair: Commissioner Muller
Members: Commissioners Flores and Galvan
· Science
Chair: Commissioner Foster
Members: Commissioners Broemmelsiek, Freiermuth, Honig, Muller, Reese, and Spykerman
· Visual and Performing Arts
Chair: Commissioner McTygue
Members: Commissioners Muller and Ulloa
· World Language
Chair: Commissioner Ulloa
Members: Commissioners Galvan, Herrera, and McTygue
· Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment and Accountability
Co-Chairs: Commissioners Honig and Muller
Members: Commissioners Foster, Herrera, Krishna, Reese, Shiels, and Ulloa
C. Designation of Liaisons (Action)
2015 Commission Chair Isken made the following liaison appointments:
2015 Commission Liaisons
1. Concurrence Committee for California Subject Matter Project (CSMP) – Commissioner Honig
2. Education and the Environment (EEI) – Commissioner Foster
3. Sunshine Club – Co-Chairs Commissioners Spykerman and Krishna
D. Establish Executive Committee Goals for 2015 (Information/Action)
The following goals for 2015 were proposed to the committee:
1. Ensure every member of the Commission follows the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.
2. Provide support for the development and implementation of curriculum frameworks in science and history–social science; and support the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (CA NGSS).
3. Provide support for the rollout of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework and professional learning activities on the Mathematics Framework.
4. Provide support for the 2015 English Language Arts/English Language Development Adoption of Instructional Materials.
5. Ensure that the Commission’s organization reflects the advisory needs of the State Board of Education.
ACTION: Commissioner Wild moved to approve the 2015 goals and forward them to the full Commission. Commissioner Spykerman seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the committee members present (5–0).
E. Other Matters/Public Comment: None
4. Visual and Performing Arts Subject Matter Committee
A. Election of Vice Chair (Action)
SMC Chair McTygue asked for nominations for vice chair of the committee. Commissioner Ulloa volunteered to be vice chair. With no further nominations, Commissioner Ulloa was elected vice chair by acclamation.
B. Establish Goals for 2015 (Information/Action)
It was proposed to continue the 2014/2015 goals into 2015:
1. Remain informed and provide recommendations on issues that affect curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and instructional materials in the visual and performing arts and other content areas, as appropriate.
2. Remain informed and provide recommendations on national arts standards.
ACTION: Commissioner Muller moved to approve the 2015 goals and forward them to the full Commission. Commissioner Ulloa seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (4–0).
C. New National Core Arts Standards (Information)
Carrie Roberts, Division Director, Professional Learning Support Division, CDE, provided an update on the new National Core Arts Standards.
D. Other Matters/Public Comment: None
5. English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Subject Matter Committee
SMC Co-Chair Galvan called the ELA/ELD SMC meeting to order.
A. Election of Vice Chair (Action)
SMC Co-Chair asked for nominations for vice chair of the committee. Commissioner Ulloa nominated Commissioner Herrera. With no further nominations, Commissioner Herrera was elected vice chair by acclamation.
B. Establish Goals for 2015 (Information/Action)
The following goals for 2015 were proposed to the committee:
1. Continue to provide guidance and support for the implementation of the 2014 ELAELD Framework, including the final edits and revisions, and publication.
2. Continue to participate in and support the launch events and rollout plan for the 2014 ELA/ELD Framework.
3. Support the continuing implementation of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD standards.
4. Continue the work on the 2015 ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Adoption, including:
a. Recommend to the SBE the list of non-Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) member facilitators for approval
b. Participate in facilitator training and re-training sessions as scheduled in Los Angeles
c. Facilitate Session I or Session II, or both, reviewer training and deliberations activities in Los Angeles
d. Perform separate independent review of submitted program materials
e. Draft the final IQC Report of Findings for all programs to be recommended for adoption by the SBE
ACTION: Commissioner Isken moved to approve the 2015 goals and forward them to the full Commission. Commissioner Broemmelsiek seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (7–0). Commissioner Herrera was absent from the meeting.
C. Update on the 2014 ELA/ELD Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Information)
SMC Co-Chair Wild provided an update on the sold-out ELA/ELD Framework Launch events held in San Diego and San Mateo. The third event is planned for Tuesday, February 10, in Fresno. All three events have received positive feedback and have been very well received by participants. Staff is working with the San Joaquin County Office of Education for a tentative fourth event on June1. The editing and graphic design process is moving along, staff is working with the contracted editor and the writers to finalize the format and final version.