January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Executive Committee Meeting
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1. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Heidi Reinhardt Heidi.REINHARDT@tspc.oregon.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting ORS 192.630((5)(b).
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2. Executive
Dr. Rae Ette Newman, Chair Dr. Michelle York, Vice Chair Jon Zwemke Robert Waltenburg |
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3. Thursday, January 29, 2029
4:00-4:30 p.m Call to Order |
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4. Legislative/Budget Update
Description:
Discussion Item: Legislative/Budget Update
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5. Review of the Commission Agenda (Additions/Corrections).
Description:
Discussion Item: Review of the Commission Agenda (Additions/Corrections).
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6. Bachelor's of Applied Science in Education (BASE) Update
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
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7. Commission Correspondence
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
Description:
Information Item: Commission Correspondence
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7.1. School Nurse
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Information Item: School Nurse
School Nurse Certification Staff received correspondence from Warner Pacific University’s School of Nursing inquiring about licensing requirements for school nurses. The Director of Licensure responded to questions and received a reply suggesting possible further conversation. Staff occasionally meets with representatives from the Oregon Board of Nursing and the Oregon Department of Education to discuss the possibility of strengthening Oregon’s school nurse preparation and certification requirements, but no agency has capacity to engage in the work and the appetite for creating and approving programs has been limited. The Executive Director requests direction from the Commission on any further action(s) resulting from this request. |
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7.2. EI/ECSE Higher Education Consortium
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Information Item: EI/ECSE Higher Education Consortium
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7.3. Adaptive PE, Michelle Dunn
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Information Item: Adaptive PE, Michelle Dunn
Adaptive Physical Education The Executive Director received correspondence from an individual requesting consideration by the Commission to rename the specialization to an endorsement. When a content area is labeled as an "endorsement", districts would be required to hire teachers holding the endorsement into work assignments identified as requiring the specialized preparation. During the 2012-2016 Teaching License Redesign, the Commission agreed to a definition of Specialization: Oregon Administrative Rule 584-225-0010: Specializations: General Provisions (1) Purpose of Specializations: A specialization on an Oregon educator license is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as "added value" on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards or requirements set by the Commission. (2) A specialization is distinguished from an endorsement in that a specialization is not required to teach or work in the specialized area, whereas an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area. The Adapted Physical Education Specialization requires that the applicant holds a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching license with a Physical Education endorsement. The specialization may be added by completion of a Commission-approved program. Oregon State University is the only approved program offering the specialization. The Executive Director requests direction from the Commission on any possible action(s) resulting from this request or how to respond to the individual. The individual intends to speak at the February Commission meeting as part of the Public Comment period. |
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8. Senate Bill 3 [2023]
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
Description:
Information Item: Senate Bill 3 [2023]
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9. Commission Professional Development
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Discussion Item: Commission Professional Development.
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