April 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Commission 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. Friday, April 10, 2026
8:30-11:40 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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3. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES HEARINGS, INVESTIGATION MATTERS AND
INVESTIGATION REPORTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion:
1. Receiving and discussing preliminary investigation reports on complaints and charges against licensed educators; ORS 192.660(2)(f) 2. Taking action to dismiss the complaint or to charge the educator; ORS 192.660(2)(f) 3. Deliberating the hearing record in disciplinary proceedings; ORS 192.660(2)(f). |
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3.1. Confidential Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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3.1.1. 20.1 APPLICATIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.2a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Unsubstantiated.
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3.1.2. 20.2 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO DISMISS
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.2a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Unsubstantiated.
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3.1.3. 20.3 PRELIMINARY REPORTS RECOMMENDING NO FURTHER ACTION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.3 Reports Recommending No Further Action - Director Recommendation- Unsubstantiated for Sexual Conduct.
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3.1.4. 20.4 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.4a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Substantiated.
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3.1.4.1. 20.4a. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) – Director Recommendation – Substantiated
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Substantiated.
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3.1.4.2. 20.4b PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE - All other Case Types (including cases with unsubstantiated sexual conduct)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Cases recommending action to Charge but Unsubstantiated for Sexual Conduct.
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3.1.5. 20.5 CASES TO DISCUSS WITH THE COMMISSION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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3.1.6. 20.6 CONSIDERATION OF OTHER DISCIPLINE ISSUES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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3.1.7. 20.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED NOTICES OF HEARING TO CHARGE
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20.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED NOTICES OF HEARING TO CHARGE.
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3.1.8. 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS.
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3.1.9. 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL.
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3.1.10. 20.10 MANDATORY REVOCATIONS (Information Only)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Information Only: 20.10 Mandatory Revocations.
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3.1.10.1. 20.10a Sexual Conduct Cases- Substantiated
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3.1.10.2. 20.10b All other case types (unsubstantiated)
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3.1.11. 20.11 INFORMATION ONLY
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a. Default orders
b. Administrative Closures c. Letters of Informal Reproval Monitoring Period Ending. |
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4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ACTIONS
(PUBLIC SESSION) 11:40-11:50 a.m.
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Action Item: Stipulated Final Orders.
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4.1. Professional Practices Consent Agenda (PUBLIC SESSION).
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Action Item: Professional Practices Consent Agenda
Adoption. |
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5. 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Public Comment Request Submission
Speaker(s):
Heidi Reinhardt
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6. 12:00-12:30 p.m.
LUNCH
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7. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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8. Chair Newman Call to Order and Welcome
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Chair Newman Report.
Attachments:
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9. Introductions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Introductions and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests/Delegations.
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10. Executive Director Report
Description:
Information Item: Executive Director Update.
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11. Educator Data System Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Gurley
Description:
Information Item: Educator Data System
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12. Educator Equity Report Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Shara MonDragon
Description:
Information Item: Educator Equity Report Update
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13. Adoption of February 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Adoption of February 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Attachments:
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14. Commission Correspondence
Description:
Information Item: Commission Correspondence
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14.1. Adaptive PE, Michelle Dunn
Description:
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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14.2. SB 3 / CTE
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Information Item: During the February 6, 2026 Commission meeting, TSPC staff presented Item 13.7 Senate Bill 3 ]2023]. Staff requested input and action from the Commission concerning misinformation provided by TSPC staff and the Oregon Department of Education regarding the licenses eligible to teach courses required for high school graduation in Personal Finance and Higher Education and Career Path Skills. The misinformation included Preliminary CTE (Career and Technical Education) and Professional CTE licenses as eligible to teach these courses. Under current Commission rule, these courses are considered as "Atypical Assignments" which are allowable for holders of non-CTE Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader, Legacy and Reciprocal Teaching licenses. The Commission resolved to allow CTE teachers to be assigned these courses for the 26-27 and 27-28 school years without threat of disciplinary action.
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15. 1:00-1:45 p.m
PRESENTATIONS
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15.1. Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kevin Carr
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update.
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15.2. Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Krista Parent
Description:
Information Item: Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update.
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15.3. Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Speaker(s):
Monica Weathersby
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
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16. 1:45 -2:15 p.m.
LICENSURE
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17. Licensure Consent Agenda
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Action Item: Licensure Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: (4.1a). Any of these items may be removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda.
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17.1. Waiver Requests Granted
Description:
Action Item: Licensure Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: (4.1a; 4.1b). Any of these items may be removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. Waiver Requests Granted.
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18. Licensure Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
Information Item: Licensure Committee Chair Report.
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19. eLicensing/Communication Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: eLicensing/Communication Update.
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20. Licensure Production Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: Licensure Production Update.
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21. 2:15-3:00 p.m
EDUCATOR PREPARATION & PATHWAYS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, EP&PC Chair
Description:
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22. Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Site Visit Schedule Sunset: **Portland State University: Sunset of READ Oregon program Major modifications: **George Fox University: Major modification request to the Undergraduate Teacher Education (UGTE) program for preservice candidates to revise coursework and program structure **George Fox University: Major modification request to the Undergraduate Accelerated Teaching Degree (ATD) program for preservice candidates to restructure the program as a streamlined bachelor’s degree licensure pathway |
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22.1. Site Visit Schedule
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Site Visit Schedule |
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22.2. Portland State University (PSU): Sunset of READ Oregon program
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. Sunset: **Portland State University (PSU): Sunset of READ Oregon program |
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22.3. George Fox University (GFU): Major modification request to the Undergraduate Teacher Education (UGTE) program for preservice candidates to revise coursework and program structure
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. Major modification request: **George Fox University (GFU): Major modification request to the Undergraduate Teacher Education (UGTE) program for preservice candidates to revise coursework and program structure |
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22.4. George Fox University (GFU): Major modification request to the Undergraduate Accelerated Teaching Degree (ATD) program for preservice candidates to restructure the program as a streamlined bachelor's degree licensure pathway
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. Major modification request: **George Fox University (GFU): Major modification request to the Undergraduate Accelerated Teaching Degree (ATD) program for preservice candidates to restructure the program as a streamlined bachelor's degree licensure pathway |
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23. Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
Information Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report |
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24. ORELA/NES Content Knowledge Assessment Revisions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
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25. Early Literacy Implementation EPP Progress Update
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert / Dr. Bill Rhoades
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26. 3:00-3:30 p.m
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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27. Professional Practices Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion Item: Professional Practices Committee
Chair Report.
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28. Professional Practices Production Report
Speaker(s):
Eric Jaroch
Description:
Information Item: Professional Practices Production Report.
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29. Discussion of Civil Penalties.
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion of Civil Penalties.
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30. 3:30-4:00 p.m
COMMISSION BUSINESS AFTERNOON ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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30.1. Commission Professional Development.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Commission Professional Development.
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31. 4:00 p.m
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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