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PTPC Report October 2, 2014

Prepared and Presented by David J. Piazza, Superintendent

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Professional Teaching Practices Commission (PTPC)

Established in 1966 by State Legislature Purpose: Define and Enforce ethical standards for education profession members

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PTPC Commissioners

Nine Member Commission: 5 Teacher Representatives 1 Superintendent Representative 1 Principal Representative 1 Department of Education Representative 1 Higher Education Representative

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PTPC Commissioners

Constituant Group Nominates Candidates Governor Appoints the Commissioner Alaska State Legislature Confirms the Appointment

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Commission Staff

Executive Director: Jim Seitz Secretary: Atiya Barlow

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When Allegations of Misconduct Arise

Commission Staff Review Certification Background Check “Hits” Investigate Complaints If evidence warrants: Staff prepares accusation and attempts mutually agreed resolution (sanction must be accepted by commission in formal meeting). If evidence does NOT warrant: Dismiss (Complainant may appeal for an administrative review by Commission.) Partners with Department of Law to present cases to the Commission

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When Allegations of Misconduct Arise

Commission Acts on Commission Staff’s recommendations Hears cases Has the power to impose sanctions (disciplinary actions) against an individual’s certificate(s)

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Disciplinary Actions Non-Publicized

Public Record, 
 but Private communication (not formally publicized) W arn - conduct is unethical, and if not corrected, a more serious sanction could be imposed.

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Disciplinary Actions Publicized

• Publicized to members of the education profession (Annual Report,

Newsletter, W ebsite). Reported to the NASDTEC Clearinghouse for national distribution. Reprimand - Formal Notice. Suspension - Loss of Certificate for a period of time. Conditions may be required for reinstatement. Revocation/Surrender - Educator may reapply for reinstatement, if certificate not revoked for life.

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Causes for
 Suspension or Revocation

AS 14.20.030 (a) The Commissioner or the Professional Teaching Practices Commission may revoke or suspend a certificate for the following reasons: (1) Incompetency, which is defined as the inability or the unintentional or intentional failure to perform the teacher’s customary teaching duties in a satisfactory manner; (2) Immorality, which is defined as the commission of an act which , under the laws

• f the state constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude;

(3) Substantial noncompliance with the laws of the state or the regulations of the department; or (4) upon the determination by the Professional Teaching Practices Commission that there has been a violation of ethical or professional standards or contractual

• bligations.

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PTPC Policies

• Contract Policy

Testing Policy PTPC Statement on Highly Qualified DPS/PTPC Background Check Policy on Hiring Uncertified Teachers

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Breach of Contract

PROCEDURES OF PTPC ON BREACH OF CONTRACT DUE TO UNILATERAL TERMINATION BY AN EMPLOYEE

• A. An educator under contract with a school district who fails to give

written notice of intent to terminate the contract, or who leaves the position following such notice without having the written assent of the employer, shall be deemed to have breached the contract and may be subject to disciplinary action including possible revocation of certificates by the PTPC.

• B. If the unilateral termination by the educator occurs after June 30th,

without persuasive mitigating circumstances, such a violation will result in a minimum one-year suspension of the educator’s certificate.

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TOY

2014 Teacher of the Y ear Denise Lisac, K-5 reading teacher at Dillingham Elementary School in the Dillingham City School District. Recent Teachers of the Y ear 2013 - Christopher Benshoof, Lathrop High School in Fairbanks 2012 - Cara Heitz, Cordova Jr./Sr. High School in Cordova 2011 - Lorrie Heagy, Glacier V alley Elementary School, Juneau http://education.alaska.gov/RecognitionPrograms/TOY/

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Jim Seitz

PTPC Executive Director 344 W . 3rd Ave, Suite 127 Anchorage AK 99501 (Talking Book Library) (907) 269-6579 jim.seitz@alaska.gov

David Piazza

PTPC Commissioner Superintendent Representative (907) 842-8223 piazzad@swrsd.org

http://education.alaska.gov/ptpc/

For More Information Contact

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