Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC)

Program Details

The Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) program at SCCOE is designed to support new school administrators in refining their leadership skills and advancing their professional practice.

This two-year, job-embedded program provides a combination of individualized coaching, reflective practice, and professional development aligned with the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

Through the CASC Program, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership capabilities while gaining the experience and guidance necessary to meet the challenges of school administration and achieve long-term success in your educational career.

Program Key Features

Individualized Coaching: Each participant is paired with a highly qualified coach who provides personalized support, feedback, and guidance. Coaches meet regularly with participants to help them reflect on their leadership practice, set goals, and navigate real-world challenges in school administration.
Job-Embedded Learning: The CASC Program integrates on-the-job experiences, allowing participants to apply theory to practice in their current administrative roles. You will develop and implement leadership strategies in a real-world context, promoting school improvement and organizational growth.
Professional Development: Participants engage in targeted professional learning opportunities that align with CPSEL standards. Workshops, seminars, and collaborative learning experiences help you deepen your knowledge and refine your leadership skills.
Reflective Practice: Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to engage in continuous reflection on their leadership practice. This reflection is facilitated through regular check-ins with coaches, self-assessments, and goal-setting activities.

Cohorts and Schedule

Program Structure:

Duration: 2 years; the program always starts in the Fall.
Format: job-embedded, with in-person and virtual components
Coaching: ongoing, with at least 40 hours of one-on-one coaching per year

Tuition and Fees

Program Cost: $8,500 ($4,250 per year), payable in quarterly installments.
Application Fee: $75

Application Process

Who Are the Best Candidates?

We are welcoming early-career school administrators who are committed to growing their leadership skills and making a meaningful impact in their educational communities to apply for the CASC program. Ideal candidates include:

New Administrators with a Preliminary Credential: Those who have recently earned their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and are seeking to clear it while gaining valuable leadership experience.
Current School or District Leaders: Administrators already working in a school or district leadership role, such as assistant principals, principals, or district coordinators, who want to enhance their leadership practice and meet the credentialing requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Must hold a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Must be employed in an administrative role within a school or district

Application Requirements

The application process is designed to ensure that candidates meet the eligibility requirements and are prepared for the rigorous, job-embedded learning experience.

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