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ASPIRING ADMINISTRATORS

Overview

This level will provide leadership development and training for those interested in becoming and developing as an administrator in education. Focus will support credentialing and skills in leadership.

Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program

Eligibility Criteria

  • An earned teaching credential or service credential
  • Three years of full-time teaching experience
  • Passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

    • Application Process

  • Application process for 2012-13 cohorts begins February 1, 2012
  • Completed applications for 2012-13 cohorts due April 9, 2012
  • Personal Leadership Statement
  • Review of transcripts
  • Resume
  • Interview for acceptance with the Leadership Institute
  • Leadership Institute requires Superintendent's or Designee's recommendation

    • Program Requirements

  • Course curriculum is based on the California Professional Standards for Educators.
  • Program is divided into six courses (End-of-course paper required for each course)
    (Download 2012-13 course descriptions)
  • Commitment to one year of in-class instruction (154 hours), Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    (Download 2012-13 course schedule)
  • Commitment to scheduled online chats for required online learning and guided fieldwork (77 hours)
  • End-of-Year Project presentations

    • Class Schedule

  • SCOE Cohort classes are held on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the SCOE Curriculum and Intervention Annex (adjacent to the Mather Field business park)
  • ADDRESS:
    10461 Old Placerville Road, Suite #130
    Sacramento, CA 95827
    (Maps and Directions)

    • End-of-Year Project

  • Purpose of the End-of-Year Project is to put into action concepts and standards from the coursework.
  • Projects center around a need for the participant's school or district that assists with continued development and implementation.
  • The Project Proposal is developed collaboratively with the participant, Executive Director, Faculty Mentor, District Coach, and peers.
  • The End-of-Year Project is presented to a panel at the conclusion of the program (June 30, 2012).

    • Advice and Assistance

  • Orientation session prior to the first course explains key concepts, requirements, and expectations of the program
  • Participant Handbook provides details about coursework, fieldwork, online instruction, and policies and procedures
  • Leadership Team, Faculty Mentor, District Coach, and Online Coaches are available to assist Leadership participants.

    • Credential Completion

  • Upon successful completion of the coursework for the Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, participants' names will submitted to the Tier I Program office at CCTC for either the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (if the participant has received an offer of administrative employment by a district).

    • Master's Degree in Applied Leadership

  • Participants have the option of obtaining a Master's Degree in Applied Leadership through the Leadership Institute in partnership with National University. This option requires an additional year of coursework (2-year program).
  • Units earned in the SCOE Leadership Tier I program are credited toward the degree, which requires an additional year of coursework.
  • The MA program takes place in both face-to-face and online settings.
  • Participants must decide to enroll in the MA program prior to the start of the Tier I program.

    • Cost

    Tier I Program
  • $6,500 (Cost includes textbooks and program materials)

    Four payment options:

    • Option 1—Pay in full; payment due July 1, 2012
    • Option 2—Pay in two installments; first payment due July 1, 2012; second payment due February 1, 2013
    • Option 3—a loan through School's Federal Credit Union (Download flyer)
    • Option 4—If enrolling in the Master's Program (National University), participants may apply for federal financial aid to pay for both the Tier I program and the Master's Degree program
    • Master's Degree Program*
  • $2,850 (Cost of units earned for the Tier I courses)
  • $7,530 (Cost of six Master's courses)
    * NOTE: Costs for the Master's Program are subject to increase.