January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM - Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Meeting
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1. Virtual Meeting Information
Description:
Join online meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3896292821 To join by phone only: 1-719-359-4580 | Conference ID: 389 629 2821 SmartPhones: +17193594580,,3896292821# |
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1.1. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Richelle Krotts, Richelle.Krotts@tspc.oregon.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting [ORS 192.630((5)(b)].
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2. Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee
Dr. Michelle York, Chair Dr. Carrie Kondor Gary Roberts Vacant Vacant |
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3. Welcome
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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4. New Program Proposals, Major Modifications, and Waivers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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4.1. New Program Proposals
Description:
EP&PC members will determine whether to:
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4.1.1. Oregon State University (OSU): New program proposal to provide a Reading Intervention program
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades / Richelle Krotts
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4.1.2. Eastern Oregon University (EOU): New program proposal to provide a Principal program
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades / Richelle Krotts
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5. Information Items
The remaining items are included for information only. If EP&PC members wish to discuss any of these matters further, the item(s) can be pulled for discussion at this point in the meeting.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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5.1. BASE Community College Consortium
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades / Dr. Susan Boe
Description:
A consortium of Oregon community colleges, known as the BASE Consortium (Bachelor of Applied Science in Education), is preparing to submit a pre-conditions application to TSPC to seek approval as a new Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) unit. This item provides background on the consortium and outlines the required state approval steps prior to offering licensure programs.
Overview of the BASE Consortium
Approval Steps to Become an Oregon EPP Becoming an approved Oregon EPP with licensure programs requires multiple sequential approvals across agencies, which the consortium is completing in phases: 1. HECC Approval of the Applied Baccalaureate Degree
2. TSPC Unit Approval Consideration (EPP Recognition)
3. TSPC Program Approval Consideration
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5.2. Early Literacy Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Over the past 18 months Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) have been and continue to be deeply engaged in planning and preparation for the implementation of Oregon’s recently adopted early literacy standards. These standards were recommended by the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council (ELEPC) and adopted by TSPC. Since our last update:
We have been impressed with the efforts of Oregon EPPs to build their capacity to deliver the early literacy standards. This collaborative, iterative, and continuous improvement-oriented process will ensure Oregon’s future educators are prepared with strong Science of Reading-aligned literacy practices to support all students in becoming proficient readers. |
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5.3. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
Description:
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6. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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