Analysis Of Governor’s May Revision

Governor Gavin Newsom opened his May Revision press conference with the observation that “the world has changed dramatically since I proposed my budget in January.” After a wistful review of the January budget surplus and some of the many planned investments, the Governor got down to business – a summary of the devastating impacts of the […]

Credentialing Update – CTC Provides Credential Flexibility and Program Modifications

On the first day of a two-day meeting, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) acted yesterday to provide flexibility to teachers, candidates, and preparation programs in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. As we have written before, the CTC has specific waiver authority over credential requirements that are included in Education Code (EC) or Title […]

CSU Considering Additional Course Requirement for Admissions

At the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees meeting, the Board will hear a proposal to require an additional year of quantitative reasoning coursework for admission to a CSU. What is “quantitative reasoning”? Quantitative reasoning is defined by the CSU as “the ability to think and reason intelligently about measurement, dimensions, design, capacity or […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On September 20, 2019
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California’s Government Now Reflects the November Election

Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn into office this morning at the State Capitol during an event where he was upstaged by his two-year old son, Dutch. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond was also sworn-in today at a Sacramento high school. The new Legislature was sworn into office in December, but returned to Sacramento today following their […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On January 7, 2019
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Back to School

Back to school. Those three little words that can evoke such a variety of emotions in us all: from excitement to anxiety, anticipation to fear. And were not just talking about the students! Yes, it’s that time again. The new school year is starting. Maybe it’s just begun for you or perhaps you are already […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On September 24, 2018
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Lynn Padrick Hartzler’s Passing

It is with sadness that we share the news of Dr. Lynn Hartzler’s passing with our CCIS family and community.  For those of you who have been involved in Independent Study for over 15 years, you will no doubt remember Lynn and his strong influence and guidance of Independent Study and CCIS. He was the […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On February 17, 2017
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Meet your new 2016-2017 CCIS Board

We are excited to announce the individuals that are serving on the 2016-2017 CCIS Board. We’re looking forward to a great year. President: Jody Graf, Executive Director of Visions In Education in Carmichael. Vice President: Jolene Dougherty, Principal Alternative Education in the Capistrano Unified School District in San Juan Capistrano. Past President: Machele Kilgore, Principal Pacific Coast High […]

LAO Recommends Extending ‘Districts of Choice’ Law

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) recently released its evaluation of the State’s School District of Choice (DOC) program and recommended the Legislature and Governor extend the program for five years. The DOC law was enacted in 1993 and allows a school district to declare itself a “District of Choice” and enroll students that live in […]
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  • On February 12, 2016
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Governor Signs the Other CAHSEE Exemption Bill

It is worth noting that the Governor signed SB 172 (Liu), suspending the administration of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the next three school years. Specifically, the bill: Suspends passing the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 school years Requires the governing body of a school district, […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On October 12, 2015
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Anti-Vaxxers Fail to Force Issue on 2016 Ballot (so far…)

The Secretary of State’s office reports that an effort led by a group supporting a referendum of SB 277 (Pan/Allen) has failed to submit the minimum number of required signatures by the required date to place the measure on the November 2016 ballot. SB 277 was signed by Governor Brown in June and removes the […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On October 12, 2015
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