Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/14/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.4 Review and Potential Approval of Teacher Preparation Program Agreement by and Between The Regents of The University of California and Mt. Diablo Unified School District
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure UC Merced Extension Education Program Teacher Preparation Program Agreement
File Attachment:
UC Merced Extension Education Programs Teacher Preparation Program Agreement.pdf
Summary: The district and university shall coordinate the process of placement of student and intern teachers. The university shall provide university mentors for all teacher candidates and have clearly defined qualifications for the mentors which include:
1. current knowledge in the content they teach
2. understanding of the context of schooling
3. ability to model best professional practices in teaching and learning
4. knowledgeable about diverse abilities, cultural, language, ethnic, and gender diversity
5. thorough grasp of the academic standards, frameworks, and accountability systems that drive the curriculum of public schools
6. hold a valid California Clear Teaching Credential in the area of the credential the teacher candidate is seeking
University mentors shall visit teacher candidates in their fieldwork placement six times per semester to provide support, mentoring, and supervision. The District shall provide a cooperating teacher who will serve as the on-site guide, observing the teacher candidate at the classroom level and in collaboration with the University's mentor.
The selection and qualifications of supervisors and mentors will be followed as outlined in Section VI - Selection and Qualifications of Supervisors/Mentors.
Timing and Hours of supervision of student/intern teachers, Section VII, will also be followed.
This agreement will remain in place through June 30, 2024.
Funding: No Fiscal Impact.
Fiscal Impact No Fiscal Impact.
Recommendation: Move to approve the Teacher Preparation Program Agreement by and Between the Regents of the University of California and Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Emily Lopez - Senior Human Resources Specialist
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Teacher Preparation Program Agreement by and Between the Regents of the University of California and Mt. Diablo Unified School District.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes