March 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM - Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Meetings
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1. Virtual Meeting Information
Description:
Join online meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3896292821
To join by phone only: 1-719-359-4580 | Conference ID: 389 629 2821 SmartPhones: +17193594580,,3896292821# |
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1.1. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Richelle Krotts, Richelle.Krotts@tspc.oregon.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting [ORS 192.630((5)(b)].
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2. Educator Preparation & Pathway Committee
Dr. Michelle York, Chair Dr. Carrie Kondor Samantha Herron Dr. Alfonso Garcia Arriola Vacant |
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3. Welcome
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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4. New Program Proposals, Major Modifications, and Waivers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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4.1. Major Modification Requests
Description:
EP&PC members will determine whether to:
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4.1.1. George Fox University (GFU): Major modification request to the Undergraduate Teacher Education (UGTE) program for preservice candidates to revise coursework and program structure;
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
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4.1.2. 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
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
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5. Committee Business Items
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5.1. ORELA/NES Content Knowledge Assessment Revisions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Redeveloped ORELA/NES Assessments
Attachments:
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5.2. Scheduling EP&PC Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
EP&PC meetings typically occur approximately three weeks prior to Commission meetings in order to consider program requests such as new program proposals, major modification requests, and Commission-required waiver requests. At the meeting, EP&PC members will determine if the meeting dates and times listed below are acceptable.
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6. Rule Proposals and Revisions: EP&PC Initial Review
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6.1. Program Standards Updates to Align with Current Literacy Standards
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Updates the following rules to align to current literacy standards and eliminates references to previous reading and dyslexia standards (OAR 584-420-0015 Reading Instruction: Program Standards and OAR 584-420-0016 Dyslexia and other Reading Difficulties: Program Standards).
Planned timeline:
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7. Information Items
The remaining items are included for information only. If EP&PC members wish to discuss any of these matters further, the item(s) can be pulled for discussion at this point in the meeting.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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7.1. Early Literacy Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) continue to be deeply engaged in the planning and preparation for the implementation of Oregon’s recently adopted early literacy standards. These standards were recommended by the Governor-appointed Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council (ELEPC) and adopted by TSPC in July of 2024. Since our last update:
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7.2. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
Description:
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York, Chair
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