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Executive Committee

Committee Chair

Karen Escalante
California State University San Bernardino
Send the chair an email message with your questions.

Charge

  1. Provide leadership and oversight towards achieving organization priorities and objectives.
  2. Provide oversight regarding budget.
  3. Develop a business plan.

Assignments (identified by the full planning group)

  1. Secure non-profit status to enable fund development. CCTE does have 501c3 non-profit status.
  2. Educator Preparation Framework. Clarify process to develop CCTE Educator Framework.
    • The plan should include: purpose, desired outcomes and process for development.
    • The development process should include integration of the thoughts generated by the June 2012 Planning Retreat (see Appendix) and a process for inviting membership input.
  3. Research Committee. President to converse about expectations of the Research Committee.
    • Clarify Research Committee charge.
    • Consider expansion of charge to include the development of an analysis or report regarding submissions. What can we learn from the submissions, e.g., current topics, researchers, trends, big questions, etc. (in essence, a trend analysis)?
    • Determine plan to expand membership of the Research Committee.
    • Research Committee provides input into the Newsletter.

Executive Committee News

  • “Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18th
    Hi All, Me again with additional important information from AACTE. Town Hall on ‘Professional’ Designation’ On Thursday, December 18, at 12 p.m. EST, join AACTE for a brief overview and extended Q&A on the proposed federal definition of “professional” programs. This town hall will clarify what the proposal means for educator preparation and provide ample… Read More »“Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18th
  • Action – Stand Against Efforts to Dismantle the DOE
    Good Morning all, Please see this post from AACTE with specific action items regarding whom to email, call, and contact regarding efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Thank you for your advocacy! In Community, Karen  Dr. Karen Escalante
  • Advocacy Op-Ed Published
    To CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends: Our CCTE Multilingual Advocacy Work Group is pleased to share a recent Op-Ed that appeared in online versions of The Sacramento Bee, Fresno Bee, Modesto Bee, Merced Sun-Star, and SLO Tribune on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. The Op-Ed also appeared in Monday’s Sacramento Bee print edition on December 1st,… Read More »Advocacy Op-Ed Published
  • December Member Spotlight: Eduardo R. Muñoz Muñoz, PhD
    Eduardo R. Muñoz Muñoz, PhD, is part of the Stanford World Language Project at San José State University. His involvement in education started as a teacher in 2002, and he was a coach from 2008-2010, a principal from 2010-2012, and a teacher educator-faculty member since 2014. Dr. Muñoz Muñoz’s work centers on applied sociolinguistics and… Read More »December Member Spotlight: Eduardo R. Muñoz Muñoz, PhD
  • Updated CCTE Profile for Policymakers
    The advocacy committee has provided CCTE members with a handout that offers a CCTE Profile for Policy Makers. This is a helpful handout that explains CCTE when meeting with legislators. The Advocacy Committee is also working on developing an infographic, so keep an eye out for updates!