November 2015 IQC Meeting Minutes

FINAL MEETING MINUTES: November 19–20, 2015

Instructional Quality Commission Meeting

(Approved on January 22, 2016)

Report of Action

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:

• Jo Ann Isken, Chair
• Louis “Bill” Honig, Vice Chair
• Jocelyn Broemmelsiek
• Jose Flores
• Robert Foster
• Lori Freiermuth
• Marlene Galvan
• Carla Herrera
• Risha Krishna
• Nancy McTygue
• Brian Muller
• Dean Reese
• Socorro Shiels
• Julie Spykerman
• Carlos Ulloa
• Lauryn Wild

Commissioners Absent:

• Senator Carol Liu
• Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

Executive Director:

• Thomas Adams

State Board of Education Liaisons Present:

• Patricia Rucker
• Ilene Straus

1. Full Instructional Quality Commission (Commission or IQC)
   1. Call to Order Commission
      Chair Isken called the meeting to order at approximately 1:06 p.m.
      
      
   2. Salute to the Flag
      Commissioner Spykerman led the salute to the flag.
      
      
   3. Overview of Agenda
      There were no changes to the agenda.
      
      
   4. Approval of Minutes for the Following Meetings (Action):
   • September 24–25, 2015 IQC Meeting
   • October 8–9, 2015 History–Social Science Subject Matter Committee Meeting (SMC)
     
     ACTION:  Commissioner McTygue moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Shiels seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (16–0). Commissioners Liu and McCarty were absent from the meeting.
   
   
   
   5. Report of the Chair
      Commission Chair Isken reported on the successful English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Framework launch events. In 2016 more launch events are to come. She and Commissioner Wild attended the November State Board of Education (SBE) meeting. She was happy to report that the SBE adopted the IQC recommended 2015 ELA/ELD instructional materials. Last, she reported that she had the opportunity to work with some school districts that are initiating their ELA/ELD instructional materials adoption processes. With this adoption being framework based, districts are doing extensive work in the study of the ELA/ELD Framework as they consider their instructional materials.
      
      
   6. Executive Director’s Report
      Tom Adams, Executive Director, reported on the math placement and college course conference he and Commission Vice Chair Honig attended and the 2015 STEM Symposium he, Commissioner Foster and Science Framework writer Maria Simani presented at. At the November SBE meeting, the Board approved the revised Science Framework Timeline. In addition, he reported that on December 15, 2015 Commission Chair Isken, the Curriculum Framework and Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) staff, and the ELA/ELD framework writers will conduct an entire California Department of Education (CDE) staff training on the ELA/ELD Framework. Last, Dr. Adams reported on some leadership changes. Lupita Cortez Alcalá is leaving the CDE to be the Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission and that he will succeed her as the Deputy Superintendent of the Instruction and Learning Support Branch. He will continue his role as Executive Director of the IQC until May 2016 at which time he will transition his duties to the new hire.
      
      
   7. Report from the State Board of Education
      SBE liaisons Ilene Straus and Patricia Rucker reported on the activities of the SBE. At the November SBE meeting, the Board appointed five new IQC members to replace the commissioners with terms that will be ending. The new IQC members are:
      
      Term: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2019
      Soomin Chao, Teacher, South Pasadena Unified School District
      Lizette Diaz, Director of English Learners, Ontario-Montclair School District
      Nicole Naditz, World Language Teacher, San Juan Unified School District
      Jennifer Woo, Health Teacher, Twin Rivers Unified School District
      
      Term: January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2020
      Julie Tonkovich, Visual Arts Teacher, Whittier Union High School District
      
      
   8. Revised 2016 and Proposed 2017 and 208 Commission Meeting Dates (Information/Action)
      ACTION:  Commissioner Freiermuth moved to approve the revised 2016 and proposed 2017 and 2018 Commission meeting dates.

      Revised 2016
      February 19, 2016, Science Subject Matter Committee
      March 18, 2016 Science Subject Matter Committee
      March 24–25, 2016 History–Social Science Subject Matter Committee

      2017
      January 19–20, 2017
      May 18–19, 2017
      September 21–22, 2017
      November 16–17, 2017

      2018
      January 18–19, 2018
      May 17–18, 2018
      September 20–21, 2018
      November 15–16, 2018
      
      Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. There was no discussion or public comment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (16–0). Commissioners Liu and McCarty were absent from the meeting.

   9. Other Matters/Public Comment:  None

2. History–Social Science Subject Matter Committee
   SMC Co-Chair Honig called the History–Social Science (HSS) Subject Matter Committee (SMC) meeting to order.
   
   
   1. History–Social Science Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Information/Action)
      SMC Co-Chair Honig reviewed the HSS SMC meeting of October 8–9, 2015 and went over the attachments to the agenda item, including the lists of recommended edits to the framework.
      
      SMC Co-Chair McTygue explained how she and Co-Chair Honig reviewed the submitted comments on the revised draft received through October 19, 2015, and developed the list of additional recommended edits that were provided in Attachment 3. She noted that there are a few areas where she is still working on final language that will be reviewed by Co-Chair Honig prior to the posting of the draft for the second 60-day field review in mid-December.
      The Commissioners discussed the lists of proposed edits to the framework. Commissioners Flores and Isken suggested additional edits. After the discussion, Commissioner McTygue moved to recommend the revised list of SMC edits to the History–Social Science Framework to the full Instructional Quality Commission. Commissioner Isken seconded the motion. The following individuals provided public comment on the motion.
      1. Cecilia Gaerlan, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      2. Juanita Tamayo Lott, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      3. Ray Cordoba, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      4. Rod de la Concepcion, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      5. Gemma Deocampo, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      6. Steve Revala, Bataan Legacy Historical Society
      7. Mihir Meghani, Silicon Valley Inter-Religious Council
      8. Samir Kalra, Hindu American Foundation
      9. John Duncan, UCLA
      10. Will Parish, Ten Strands
      11. Tushar Pandya, California Hindus
      12. Sumya Bhafia, Hindu Education Foundation
      13. Acharya Arumuganathaswami, Uberoi Foundation
      14. Rajeev Singh, Hindu American Foundation
      15. Raja Yadalam, California Hindus
      16. Nidhi Yadalam, California Hindus
      17. Satish Lohchab, California Hindus
      18. Rama Kelkar, California Hindus
      19. Judy Appel, Our Family Coalition
      20. Divyang Patel, BAYVP
      21. Nilay Varshney
      22. Anthony Barros, GSA Network
      23. Tone Bias, GSA Network
      24. Harjit Kaur, Sikh Coalition
      25. Sridhar Iver, Chinmaya Mission Sacramento
      26. Ram Sheshan, Hindu Education Foundation
      27. Sathvi Sehsan, Hindu Education Foundation
      28. Sharat Joshi, Hindu Education Foundation
      29. Vishvas Vasuki, Hindu Education Foundation
      30. Aditya Chinta
      31. Marut Yelogolawadi, Hindu Education Foundation
      32. Rucha Kelkar, Hindu Education Foundation
      33. Aish Kirawant, Hindu Education Foundation
      34. Siddhant Pratap
      35. Aaroni Zade
      36. Rosa Kim, SVKS
      37. Soon Hee Lee, SVKS
      38. A Ri Song, KSANC
      39. Edward Park, Loyola Marymount University
      40. Eunmt Cho, KSANC/CSUS
      41. Sunghee Park, KSANC
      42. Sameer Gupta
      43. Palki Datusalia
      44. Samhita Dash
      45. Tanvee Joshi, Hindu Education Foundation
      46. Jyoti Yelogolawadi, Hindu Education Foundation
      47. Susie Coover, KSANC
      48. Shira Chinta
      49. Haig Baghdassarian, Genocide Education Project
      50. Nihar Sashittal
      51. Rob Grace, St. Helena Unified School
      52. Sandeep Dedge, Hindu Education Foundation
      53. Easan Kitar, Hindu American Foundation
      54. Ramdas Lamb, University of Hawaii
      55. Venita Sivamani, Hindu American Foundation
      56. Bryan Ehlers, CalRecycle
      57. Becca Cramer, ACLU of California
      58. Keerthi Chidella
      59. Chris Chekuri, San Francisco State University
      60. Pieter Freedrick, Organization for Minorities of India
      61. Riccardo Gaudino, Golden State History
      62. Onkar Bindra
          Senator Bob Huff
          
          
      After public comment Co-Chair Honig called for the motion. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the SMC members present (8–0).
   2. Other Matters/Public Comment: No additional public comments.
      
      
3. Science Subject Matter Committee
   SMC Chair Rob Foster called the Science SMC meeting to order.
   1. Science Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Science Framework), 2016 Revision (Information)
      SMC Chair Foster provided an overview of the Science SMC meeting on September 24–25, 2015, and reported that the draft Science Framework is now posted on the Science Framework Web page and is available for the first 60–day public review period at Curriculum Frameworks.
      
      SMC Chair Foster asked Cynthia Gunderson, Acting Administrator, and Bryan Boyd, Science Consultant, for the CFIRD to provide the next steps of the Science Framework revision process. Cynthia Gunderson acknowledged the diligence and attention to detail of the Science SMC and IQC members who reviewed the revised drafts, thanked CDE staff who worked on revising the individual chapters, and thanked the science writers for their hard work. Bryan Boyd identified edits that were not in the posted draft chapters because the writing team required more time and thought to complete these items. He also stated that various Divisions from the CDE will review the draft document during the first 60–day period and will provide feedback related to their specialized area at the Department. Bryan noted that some IQC member terms were ending and they would not be available to provide input at the next Science SMC Meeting. He provided an opportunity for commissioners to share some general additional edits or changes for possible consideration as the draft is going through the first review period.
      
      
   2. Other Matters/Public Comment
      SMC Chair Foster recognized and congratulated Commissioner Dean Reese for being a 2015 Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 
      
      Public Comment: None

*** 5 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OF DAY’S SESSION***

Report of Action

Friday, November 20, 2015

Instructional Quality Commissioners Present:

• Jo Ann Isken, Chair
• Louis “Bill” Honig, Vice Chair
• Jocelyn Broemmelsiek
• Jose Flores
• Robert Foster
• Lori Freiermuth
• Marlene Galvan
• Carla Herrera
• Risha Krishna
• Nancy McTygue
• Brian Muller
• Dean Reese
• Socorro Shiels
• Julie Spykerman
• Carlos Ulloa
• Lauryn Wild

Commissioners Absent:

• Assemblymember Kevin McCarty
• Senator Carol Liu

Executive Director:

• Thomas Adams

State Board of Education Liaison Present:

• Patricia Rucker

4. English Language Arts/English Language Development Subject Matter Committee
   SMC Co-Chair Galvan called the meeting of the ELA/ELD SMC to order.
   
   
   1. ELA/ELD Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Information)
      Cynthia Gunderson, Acting Administrator for the Curriculum Frameworks Unit, provided a review of the successful framework launch events held across that state. Locations included San Bernardino, Butte/Chico, and Orange counties. Additional events are scheduled for 2016 in Los Angeles County in January and Santa Clara County in April.
      
      The committee was also updated on additional resources that were to be added to the ELA/ELD Framework Web pages, including the Executive Summary of ELA/ELD Framework Summary, a guide for California educators in the use of the content, sections, and components of the framework. In addition, the first resource guide that focuses on meeting the needs of English learners was shared. The guide will be organized into four areas of focus as possible entry points into the ELA/ELD Framework and contain reflection and discussion questions and activities. Additional guides will be forthcoming that will cover the five themes: meaning making, effective expression, content knowledge, language development and foundational skills.
      
      The organization of the information on the CDE’s ELA/ELD Framework Web page is also being redesigned to make the content more accessible and easier to navigate.
      
      
   2. 2015 ELA/ELD Adoption of K–8 Instructional Materials (Information)
      SMC Co-Chair Wild continued the meeting to the next item on the agenda. Jim Long, lead consultant on the adoption, briefed the committee on a number of post-adoption activities and updates, including the recent posting to the CDE’s ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Web page of SBE Adoption Report, the final list of adopted programs, the State Superintendent’s letter to the field, and the latest bulletin from the CDE to participating publishers. The bulletin contains guidance to publishers regarding dates and procedures for completing the edits and corrections that were noted in the Instructional Quality Commission’s Advisory Report and that the SBE requires before the adoption action can be considered final.
      
      The committee was also briefed on the results of the evaluation surveys that were gathered after deliberations. The survey results confirmed what the committee members experienced as panel facilitators: the lessons learned from the April, 2015 Session I training (decrease presentations and increase interactive/collaborative activities at the table level), when applied to Session II greatly improved the training experience for the reviewers; the deliberations sessions evaluations were positive in the main, but they also contained some key recommendations worthy of consideration: keep the presentations to a minimum; turn presentation topics into table activities; increase collaborative work; spend more time on the practice piece that focuses on mastering the process of checking citations and taking notes; and finally, more time from publishers on how to navigate their program materials and less time on how their materials meet the evaluation criteria maps and the standards maps.
      
      
   3. Other Matters/Public Comment
      1. Daly Jordan Koch, California Teachers Association
5. Health Subject Matter Committee
   SMC Chair Jose Flores called the Health SMC meeting to order.
   
   
   1. Health Framework Revision (Information)
      SMC Chair Flores informed committee that the framework for health had last undergone a major revision in 1994 and needed to be revised to reflect the Health Education Content Standards adopted by the SBE in 2008, new research on effective health education, and current state statutes. He also reported on interdisciplinary health-related activities in his school district. He noted that work cannot begin on the framework until the IQC and CDE have funding to do the work. CFIRD staff provided an update on laws related to the framework that had been enacted in the last few years and in the 2015 legislative session.
      
      
   2. Other Matters/Public Comment
      The following individual provided public comment:
      Will Parish, Friends of Environmental Education
6. Full Commission Reconvenes
   
   
   1. Assessment Update (Information)
      Keric Ashley, Deputy Superintendent, District, School, and Innovation Branch, CDE, provided an assessment update.
      
      
   2. Accountability Update (Information)
      Michelle Magyar, Local Control Funding Formula, CA SBE, provided an update on transitioning to a new accountability system.
      
      
   3. Reports/Actions from Subcommittees:

1. History–Social Science Subject Matter Committee Action Item
   
   ACTION: Commissioner Honig moved to recommend the revised draft of the History–Social Science Framework to the SBE, with the understanding that he and Co-Chair McTygue would finish the last few remaining edits recommended by the Commission and then review the document before it is posted for the second 60-day field review. Commission McTygue seconded the motion.
   
   The following individuals provided public comment on the motion:
   • Acharya Arumuganathaswami, Uberoi Foundation
   • Riccardo Gaudino, Golden State History
   • Edward Park, Loyola Marymount University
   • Samir Kalra, Hindu American Foundation

   After public comment Commission Chair Isken called for the question. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the members present (16–0). Commissioners Liu and McCarty were absent from the meeting.
   
   
   

   1. Individual Commissioner Reports
      This was the last meeting for Commissioners Isken, McTygue, Shiels and Spykerman with their terms on the Commission ending December 31, 2015. Each of them said some parting words reflecting their time on the Commission.
      
      
   2. Other Matters/Public Comment
      1. Debra McLaren, Chula Vista Elementary School District

***ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING***

Commission Chair Isken adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:50 p.m.

The IQC planning meeting to prepare for the January 21, 2016 New Commissioner Orientation was postponed and will take place as a conference call meeting in December 2015.