How do I get my California Administrative credential?

How do I get my California Administrative credential?

How can I earn the credential?

1. Complete a CTC-approved preparation program in administrative services resulting in a formal recommendation by the program provider*
2. Complete a one year CTC-approved intern program*
3. Achieve a passing score on the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination Program (CPACE)

How long does it take to get an admin credential in California?

Terms and Definitions. Five years of successful, full-time experience in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a combination of experience earned in California and another state.

What is preliminary administrative services credential?

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program is a graduate program designed for persons who wish to hold an administrative or supervisory position at either a school or a district site requiring an Administrative Services Credential.

What is an administrative certificate of eligibility?

The Certificate of Eligibility verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary credential and authorizes the holder to seek employment as an administrator.

What is Cpace exam?

The California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) is designed to assess candidates planning a career in school administration. CPACE-Performance includes one performance module related to Instructional Leadership and a second performance module related to School Leadership.

How hard is Cpace?

The California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) provides a pathway for teachers to transition into leadership—but it’s far from an easy one. Nearly seven in 10 candidates end up taking the exam more than once before earning their certification.

How hard is it to pass the Cpace?

A minimum score of 220 per subtest is required to pass. Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing. Pass rate: For July 2015, 65.9% of first-time test takers passed the content portion; 23.5% passed the performance portion.

How long are Cpace scores good for?

within ten years
CPACE scores must be used toward a California credential within ten years of the test date.

How do I get PPS certification?

To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 9 units successfully (with a 3.0 GPA or higher), pass the CBEST (or meet equivalency), and complete a PPS Internship Credential application. For more information, contact the Counselor Education Department office.

What can I do with a PPS credential?

The Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizes any of the following four specializations: school counseling, school social work, school psychology, and school child welfare and attendance services.