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Clear Administrative Services Credential Program

The School of Education at RCOE provides the California Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Program, a two-year, job-embedded, individualized coaching program for recently hired school administrators working under the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC). New administrators must begin a CASC Program within one year of beginning an administrative position.

The RCOE School of Education is proud to offer the largest and most comprehensive administrator preparation programs in the state of California.

Interest Form

Online Application

Program Overview

Our exceptional research-based program is individualized, providing each candidate the opportunity to showcase administrative and operational knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively lead, manage, and improve educational organizations. 

  • Tailored support including one-on-one coaching with a skilled, veteran administrator provided by the program. Networking opportunities with job-alike peers, and individualized professional learning experiences.
  • The candidate’s (a) Individual Induction Plan (IIP) connected to LCAP priority areas and (b) culminating portfolio both represent active leadership development grounded in the California Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL).
  • CalAPA support is available for those who did not complete/pass any cycle during their preliminary program.

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.

The application deadline for fall CASC is August 31 for each program year. The fall CASC cohort begins in October of each program year.

The application deadline for spring CASC is March 31 for each program year. The spring CASC cohort begins in May each program year.

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

Enrolling candidates must:

  • Currently, be employed in an administrative position.
  • Possess (1) a valid Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or (2) a Certificate of Eligibility with a letter from the employing district verifying that the application process for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential has begun.
  • Enroll in a Clear Administrative Services Credential Program within one year of starting an initial administrative position.

Here is a comprehensive list of the application components you will need to complete and provide:

  • CASC Application
  • CASC Payment Plan Agreement
  • District Supervisor Acknowledgement
  • Letter of Interest
  • Verification of Employment (Official Letter From Employer on Letterhead Verifying Administrative Employment)
  • Current Resume
  • Copy of Preliminary Credential (or District Letter Stating Application in Process)
  • Passing Scores of California Administrative Performance Assessment (CalAPA), Proof of Deferral, or Proof of Enrollment in PASC Program Prior to May 31, 2019
  • A $500 Non-refundable* Deposit is Due With the Application
    (Click Here to Submit Payment)

*Note: You will be receiving an email with information regarding mandatory orientation once you are accepted to the program.

The RCOE School of Education is seeking to partner with California districts interested in growing their own administrative leaders and diversifying the leadership pipeline through our dynamic, two-year job embedded CASC program.

If you are interested in learning more, view the Leadership Hub flyer.

The Center for Administrator Preparation CASC Program can provide charter school emerging and practicing leaders with rigorous training in instructional leadership systems and school management. If you are interested in learning more, view the flyer for Charter School Employees (PDF).

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

CASC Program Flyer (PDF)

For Charter School Employees Flyer (PDF)

Contact

Ronnie Henderson, Ed.D.
Director II
rhenderson@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6188

To be contacted by the Outreach Team, please send an email to soeoutreach@rcoe.us.