Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 712 - Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation
Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations
Section 712:1-1-9 - Powers and duties of the Commission

(1) reviewing and assessing approved, accredited and new programs of teacher education at both public and private colleges and universities;

(2) recommending to the Governor and Legislature changes in teacher education program accreditation and the state teacher and administrator assessment program;

(3) administering the state competency-based assessment program for teachers and administrators;

(4) establishing rules and regulations related to the development, implementation and administration of the competency-based teacher and administrator assessment program;

(5) recommending to the Oklahoma State Board of Education rules for adoption in the areas of teacher licensure and certification, residency and professional development;

(6) adopting the tests which comprise the competency examination including tests for general education, professional education and various subject areas;

(7) promulgating rules and procedures to guarantee the confidentiality of competency examinations;

(8) administering the Teacher's Curriculum Examination Revolving Fund, as of July 1, 1997, following all State of Oklahoma fiscal laws;

(9) using state appropriations, and loans and grants, for the intent and the purposes of the Commission as defined by its statutory authority;

(10) reviewing and adopting rules, regulations and procedures to carry out the intent and purposes of the Commission as defined by its statutory authority;

(11) conducting studies, research, surveys relating to the professional development of teachers and principals;

(12) employing the Executive Director of the Commission and approving the creation of staff positions and accompanying rates of compensation;

(13) entering into agreements or contracts for services with other state agencies as may be appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of the Commission as defined by its statutory authority;

(14) establishing appropriate subcommittees, task forces, or working groups to carry out the intent and purposes of the Commission as defined by its statutory authority.