PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE [4 PA. CODE CH. 6] [EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2005-05 AS AMENDED] [36 Pa.B. 381] Training America's Teachers Commission November 2, 2005
Whereas, the education of all children is a fundamental value to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
Whereas, the Commonwealth has the responsibility to ensure that Pennsylvania's teacher preparation programs produce high quality teachers in a system that is seamless and provides for continuous growth; and
Whereas, the Commonwealth desires to further position its teaching preparation programs as an economic and educational magnet that not only meets the unique demands of Pennsylvania schools, but also provides other states with quality teaching candidates; and
Whereas, the Commonwealth has a responsibility to identify an agenda for teacher preparation excellence in Pennsylvania through effective research, identification of best practices and input from major stakeholders.
Now, Therefore, I, Edward Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby establish the Training America's Teachers Commission (hereinafter referred to as ''Commission'') as hereinafter set forth:
Governor
Fiscal Note: GOV 05-16. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption. Costs to the Commonwealth of approximately $261,000 for 2005-06 will be paid from Federal funds.
Annex A TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES Subchapter O. TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION § 6.223. Composition and appointments.
(a) The Training America's Teachers Commission (Commission) will be chaired by a prominent Pennsylvanian, and its members will consist of a wide spectrum of stakeholders that include the following:
(1) The Secretary of Education.
(2) The Deputy Secretary of the Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education.
(3) The Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
(4) The Secretary of Policy and Planning.
(5) Two members of the Senate or staff designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(6) Two members of the House of Representatives or staff designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(7) Representatives from each of the following stakeholder groups:
(i) Public PreK-12 education, including administrators, teachers and parents.
(ii) College and university teacher preparation programs.
(iii) College and university administration.
(iv) Civic and business leaders.
(v) At least one student enrolled in a teacher preparation program.
(vi) The State Board of Education.
(b) A Commission Steering Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Education and composed of select members of the Commission, will direct the work of the Commission with the assistance of a consultant who will help manage the process, facilitate key session, conduct necessary research and produce a final report.
(c) The Department of Education will provide administrative support of the Commission.
(d) A Commission member may designate an alternate to attend Commission meetings, if required.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-134. Filed for public inspection January 27, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
