Program Overview

The Center for Administrator Preparation is proud to offer the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program, a pathway for credentialed teachers and school counselors to learn the foundations of leadership in order to qualify for a position in educational administration.

Our program is grounded in the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs) which describes what new administrators must know and be able to do as they become educational leaders. Integrated throughout PASC coursework are Kouzes’ and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership that will support candidates as they build credibility through: Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Challenging the Process, Enabling Others to Act, and Encouraging the Heart. Although leadership will be studied from many perspectives, Kouzes’ and Posner’s model will provide a common language for candidates in understanding their personal leadership development.

Program

Program Benefits Include:

• A 16-month accelerated format with (a) courses that take place one Saturday per month, excluding July, and (b) California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) workshops that take place one weekday afternoon per month.
  • Note that candidates must pass the CalAPA to earn their Certificate of Clearance.
• Courses are 100% online with live instructors teaching through virtual formats.
• Developmentally sequenced courses and the opportunity to showcase learning through an online portfolio, observations, and a presentation at conclusion of the program.
• A strong emphasis on ethics and equity through embedding in coursework the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEEs), and the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CSPELs).
• Frequent networking opportunities with veteran and aspiring administrators across the state.
• Access to high quality instructors who serve or have served as principals, directors, assistant superintendents, and county office personnel.
• Support from program staff who have served on the CalAPA design team and who are CalAPA graders.

Program Fees

The cost to participate is $7,500 which includes the $500 deposit that is submitted with the online application. There are multiple payment options available to help candidates pay for the program; details can be found in the payment plan which is part of the online application.

Enrollment Deadlines:

The application deadline for fall PASC is May 30th each program year. The fall PASC cohort begins in August of each program year.

The application deadline for spring PASC is November 30th for each program year. The spring PASC cohort begins in February of each program year.

*Note: If the program is at capacity for a cohort, prospective candidate applications will be considered for the upcoming enrollment period.

If you have any questions about the PASC Program, please fill out the interest form so that you can be contacted quickly by the Outreach Team.