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Dr. James Kosinski, lead senior school compliance advisor at WGU, told commissioners that WGU uses six‑month subscription terms (flat tuition per term), competency-aligned courses and assessments tied to state and national standards, and a disaggregated faculty model that separates curriculum design, assessment development, competence evaluation, instruction, and program mentorship. WGU said the model is asynchronous and designed to personalize pacing: candidates can accelerate or slow down based on mastery; the university reported an average time-to-completion for initial teacher preparation of about 13 months.

Kosinski emphasized that WGU’s competencies cover knowledge, skills and dispositions and rely on rigorous psychometrics for assessments. He described program mentors as a key support role that stays with candidates from admission through completion. The presentation also addressed common myths about competency‑based education (for example, that it is only skills‑based or lacks rigorous faculty involvement) and provided advice for institutions considering the model.

Commissioners praised the presentation and asked the department to schedule additional institutional presentations; the department listed competency‑based learning for educator preparation programs as a future agenda item along with other items such as registered apprenticeship programs and a Praxis study report from WestEd. No vote or formal approval was taken on competency‑based licensure at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission on Professional Standards: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 9:00 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Western Governors University presented its competency‑based education model to the commission. No formal action was taken; commissioners asked for further presentations from other institutions and added competency‑based learning to future agenda items.","taxTitle","Commission on Professional Standards in Education, Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada","taxId",55156,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074807,"Commission adopts ETS Praxis Bridge option for elementary Praxis II (5001)",1122,748000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600&start=748&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600/thumbnail_748000.jpg","/articles/6074807/Nevada/Commission-adopts-ETS-Praxis-Bridge-option-for-elementary-Praxis-II-5001","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074807-568eadb5876a8ccd051ff1556d01821e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616439&Signature=Y8DEip5OKGDCrDTYx4cXD9icYWlzWw9HpMZOSCEbJVJcnfANXkRXHPA0gKgE7UUqYM3S60fLGr5y0wGkLX0jP68vKaQUCDsZeY-55JXkopD2bOqXzqPBfjCVwJGCWHNw46Gp7siT66qOrSaMwxmVcF2RbKp6~xHyuISyXGbhQe~-6D38-pPMYQwjt~G-tZEpR-Vw8lTOlKvftBd4cVfQPRUgJOLZ3WkubhKmaz6kr86~7L3nBL8KOTSxwx01ebUiPnQUJI11piwecboqAdz4EPru~2y9hNqfvYkz3bUZvotfw4K9qaQ8gZ95JvQZqXMDKJGrVWxMK9TEUhUFhimhow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission on Professional Standards in Education voted to adopt the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Praxis Bridge option for the Praxis II elementary multiple subjects (5001) assessment, giving near‑passing candidates an alternative pathway to demonstrate competency.

Mark Kirchmeier, director of educational partnerships at ETS, said the Praxis Bridge pilot has run in Connecticut, West Virginia and Kansas. The Bridge option targets candidates whose score falls within one standard error of measurement (typically five to seven points) of the state’s passing score. Eligible candidates may complete targeted learning modules and a short knowledge check rather than retake the entire exam.

Key features described by ETS: modules focus on the specific content a candidate missed; cost is about $50 per module; candidates have six months from initiation to finish the asynchronous module and knowledge check (roughly 45 minutes of study time); candidates must meet a knowledge-check threshold (about 75–80%) to be considered to have demonstrated mastery; ETS issues an updated score report within about five days on successful completion. ETS is phasing the rollout by test title; the elementary series was presented for immediate adoption.

ETS presented data snapshots from the last test administration showing modest numbers of candidates who would have been eligible for Bridge (for example, 27 candidates for an elementary math subtest in one administration and 32 candidates in another administration were cited by the presenter).

Commissioners asked about accommodations and whether Bridge could be used for candidates who receive testing accommodations. ETS said the option supports accessibility (screen‑reader compatibility and closed captioning) and that modularization and additional pathways are part of expected future development. Commissioners also asked about adding language and paraeducator titles to the Bridge scope; ETS said additional titles are planned and phased in, with paraeducator items scheduled for a future release.

A written public comment from Sherilyn Thomas, a Foothill High School teacher, said she has taken the Spanish Praxis multiple times and urged action to address low pass rates for that assessment. Department staff said they would follow up with the commenter.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Collier moved to approve the Praxis Bridge option for the elementary multiple-subjects 5001 series; Commissioner Tucker seconded. The motion passed with all present voting in favor; no opposing votes were recorded.

Next steps: Department staff will complete paperwork with ETS; Briski indicated the department expects the ETS module to be available to candidates once ETS releases it (the presenter and staff referenced an early‑February release window).","The commission adopted ETS’s Praxis Bridge option for the elementary multiple subjects Praxis II (5001) to allow candidates who score within one standard error of measurement to complete targeted $50 learning modules and a knowledge check instead of retaking a full exam.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074811,"Commission approves Nevada State University school psychology program",179,561000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600&start=561&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600/thumbnail_561000.jpg","/articles/6074811/Nevada/Commission-approves-Nevada-State-University-school-psychology-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074811-a2c2b5ebe52101bd0bdf682bd86e56cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616439&Signature=WFQ~szKJgHz~feaW5ceugLehFrVr5XDuQNYFUy1aTFw9W2NCWih5b2HVvOAYf3TKZ4B4zXUx6FZ3D6LpGG7sq2zf3aRzuPrOGbDW0Mq~T0br767wHzag84V85HLp9X4KXQAWNYcTOcPat~9NDmokKuRhcEEP9MVDikYuWQZQb1DBrY-3j1~jL-HFnp~LgHwHLz8OvpR72jMLBgkxaKjLbV3GUZmSW2Xs21ylE5TAfgnfHYYgmJn3T1JLMItWr076NcxrB32W3192wB0vlGPF7zcC-RYegxk5sdbRXue1bSbOpNxJfcg822u9aQqFZFMrW9e0vKaJcjM137TcxPrrVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission on Professional Standards in Education voted to approve Nevada State University's School Psychology program after a review-team recommendation.

Jeff Briski, secretary to the commission and licensure director at the Nevada Department of Education, said a review team assembled under NEC 391.461 evaluated the application; the review team included President Rosar, Commissioner Wenger, and department education program professionals, licensing analysts, and Briski. The team recommended approval, and Dr. Dockweiler from Nevada State University was available for questions.

Dr. Collier, speaking as the former interim dean of NSU's School of Education, commended Dr. Dockweiler and the NSU team for \"extensive scholarships\" to support students, an operational clinic offering hands-on learning, and a recruitment pipeline beginning in high school to attract prospective school psychologists.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Wingard moved to approve the Nevada State University School Psychology program; Commissioner Morgan seconded. The motion carried with all present voting in favor; no opposing votes were recorded.

Why it matters: Approval authorizes NSU to operate an approved school psychology preparation program, which the department and commissioners said will expand scholarship-supported clinical training and a recruitment pipeline for the state's educator workforce.","The Commission on Professional Standards in Education approved Nevada State University's School Psychology program after a review team recommended the program for approval; commissioners congratulated NSU staff on scholarships, a clinic, and an early recruitment pipeline.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074817,"Commission moves temporary regulation on School Psychologist Assistant to public hearing",185,364000,549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600&start=364&end=549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2982754-cf4d6550277f03f6dbe6ca364baf2600/thumbnail_364000.jpg","/articles/6074817/Nevada/Commission-moves-temporary-regulation-on-School-Psychologist-Assistant-to-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074817-8a6923c03495d451e00a1401eebbb6f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616439&Signature=Css6Ia4FMoWHZGfieyFc~iEZHWwJX88t~iXzAxHfETjCeTRX26r4thT9O0~sNeKHLi1P9zN5Bysbk0SVj0Dm6H4zZRNSeo9ehM2aBAXryziZS~p2C6c6H6dlA4FBsw4Rg0hWbqJ-5vDCsfQv89~QsqswjwRRtf-4ZJkKU15F8cncejbZX8TOR7EuX2EypAU1Aw8HKlpAtIBSGt~iPCk6zaGvjR12gKjgKFvLf~jRE7k-e~h8PNRWHTF0qXQ~ZEJ5HbmFV9MBSQjaSHLlWqhrkkRZ-Q~JZXvE3wYsvIy2iua4l3G1hczZ601AG3DDZd6KlZI3f6m2cKs2oBNNkewJIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission on Professional Standards in Education voted to move temporary regulation T005-24 to a public hearing, restoring language that defines the School Psychologist Assistant license length and clarifies provisional licensure requirements.

The regulation, introduced at a public workshop, would explicitly set the School Psychologist Assistant license as valid for five years and would permit an applicant to receive a provisional School Psychologist license without an advanced degree if the applicant has completed required coursework and is enrolled in an approved preparation program while finishing internship hours. Jeff Briski, director of educator development, licensure, and family engagement and secretary to the commission, told commissioners the provisional license must be converted to a standard license after the candidate earns the advanced degree.

Why it matters: The change fills text omitted from prior rulemaking and clarifies time limits and conversion requirements for provisional licensure, affecting how candidate progress is documented and how long assistant-level licenses remain active before renewal.

During discussion, a commissioner asked why the provisional endorsement period for a School Psychologist would be three years. Briski answered that three years reflects existing practice \"to be in conformance with all other provisional licenses,\" citing other provisional and ARL licenses as three-year terms. After discussion, the commission voted to move the temporary regulation to a public hearing.

Motion and vote: The motion to move T005-24 to a public hearing was made by Commissioner Wingard and seconded by Commissioner Freeman. The motion carried with all present voting in favor; no opposing votes were recorded.

Next steps: If the regulation proceeds from the public hearing, the commission could adopt a temporary regulation with the five-year assistant license provision and the provisional-conversion language as described by department staff.","The Commission on Professional Standards in Education voted to send temporary regulation T005-24—defining the School Psychologist Assistant license length and provisional-path requirements—to a public hearing after a public workshop and brief discussion about provisional license length.","actionData","errors"]

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