PTPC Report October 2, 2014 Prepared and Presented by David J. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PTPC Report October 2, 2014 Prepared and Presented by David J. Piazza, Superintendent 1

Professional Teaching Practices Commission � ( PTPC ) Established in 1966 by State Legislature � Purpose: Define and Enforce ethical standards for education profession members 2

PTPC Commissioners Nine Member Commission: � 5 Teacher Representatives � 1 Superintendent Representative � 1 Principal Representative � 1 Department of Education Representative � 1 Higher Education Representative 3

PTPC Commissioners Constituant Group Nominates Candidates � Governor Appoints the Commissioner � Alaska State Legislature Confirms the Appointment 4

Commission Sta ff Executive Director: Jim Seitz � Secretary: Atiya Barlow 5

When Allegations of � Misconduct Arise Commission Sta ff� Review Certification Background Check “Hits” � Investigate Complaints � If evidence warrants: Sta ff 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 6

When Allegations of � Misconduct Arise Commission � Acts on Commission Sta ff ’s recommendations � Hears cases � Has the power to impose sanctions ( disciplinary actions ) against an individual’s certificate ( s ) 7

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. 8

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. 9

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 of 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 obligations. 10

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PTPC Policies � Contract Policy � Testing Policy � PTPC Statement on Highly Qualified � DPS/PTPC � Background Check � Policy on Hiring Uncertified Teachers 12

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. 13

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/ 14

For More Information Contact Jim Seitz David Piazza PTPC Executive Director � PTPC Commissioner � 344 W . 3rd Ave, Suite 127 � Superintendent Anchorage AK 99501 � Representative � ( Talking Book Library )� ( 907 ) 842 - 8223 � ( 907 ) 269 - 6579 � piazzad@swrsd.org jim.seitz@alaska.gov http://education.alaska.gov/ptpc/ 15