Section 9511 - Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Establishment, Composition and Membership Qualifications(a) At the SBE's request, the Commission shall recommend a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE.(b) The SBE may establish a Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) to assist in the process of developing a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria for a particular content field and to make a recommendation to the Subject Matter Committee, Commission and SBE regarding a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria.(c) When the SBE requests that the Commission recommend a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria, the CDE shall convene four public focus groups of educators in different regions of California to provide comment to the Commission, the CFCC (if established), and the SBE.(d) The CFCC shall be composed of a minimum of 9 to a maximum of 20 members appointed by the SBE.(e) The Commission shall make recommendations to the SBE on appointing CFCC members according to the qualifications stated below. The SBE may also consider recommendations from CDE, SBE staff, members of the SBE and the public according to the qualifications stated below.(f) A majority of CFCC members, at the time of appointment, shall be teachers who teach students in kindergarten or grades 1-12 and have a "professional" credential (5 CCR 80001) under state law, and meet the definition of "highly qualified" (20 USC 7801(23)) under federal law. At least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to English Learners, and at least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to students with disabilities.(g) CFCC members who are teachers as described in subsection (f) above shall have experience with, and expertise in, standards-based educational programs and practices in the content field under consideration.(h) At least one CFCC member shall be a Content Review Expert (CRE) and shall meet the qualifications set forth in section 9512.(i) Other CFCC members may be administrators, parents, local school board members, teachers not described in the first sentence of subsection (f) above, and members of the public.(j) The SBE shall appoint CFCC members who are reflective of the various ethnic groups, types of school districts, and regions in California.(k) CFCC members shall receive training and information during publicly-noticed meetings from any of the following as recommended by the Commission and approved by the SBE: (1) Current and former CDE staff, Commissioners, SBE members and CREs;(2) Subject matter experts whose qualifications are consistent with those for CREs as set forth in section 9512.(l) CFCC members shall serve until they make their recommendations to the Commission and SBE.(m) All CFCC members operate under the guidance and at the pleasure of the SBE.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 9511
1. New section filed 9-10-92; operative 10-12-92. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 92, No. 37).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 1-22-2001; operative 2-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 4).
4. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of NOTE filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(c), (e), (k)-(k)(1) and (l) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60200 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530 and 60204, Education Code.
1. New section filed 9-10-92; operative 10-12-92. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 92, No. 37).
2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-22-2001; operative 2-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 4).
4. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(c), (e), (k)-(k)(1) and (l) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).