Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
NCSOE’s ten-month state accredited Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program (PASC) is designed to provide equity-driven educational leaders with the theoretical framework and experiential fieldwork to become anti-racist administrators prepared to advance social justice and systemic change in TK-12 schools. Candidates also receive robust, ongoing support embedded within the program that prepares them to complete the requirements of the state-required CA Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA).
NCSOE is committed to cultivating and supporting effective educators and lifelong learners for California's students. In order to ensure NCSOE's high-quality programming, NCSOE incorporates a continuous improvement cycle as a tool for assessment, evaluation, and implementation that supports Candidate learning and success.
Program Overview
PASC's 10-month program consists of:
- Support and guidance from a Faculty Mentor and District Advisor
- 176 hours of face-to-face instruction (22 Saturdays /8:30 am - 4pm)
- 44 hours of guided, synchronous work in a small, online learning seminar
- Course specific fieldwork between each Saturday class
- Master's degree option available through a partner university
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to be recommended for a certificate of eligibility or a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Program Application Instructions
Eligibility Criteria
- Possess a valid clear teaching or services credential
- Have 4 to 5 years of experience in their credential area prior to completing the program
- Show evidence of satisfying the Basic Skills Requirement (unofficial Bachelor's degree transcripts or other CTC approved method)
The application period for Fall 2025 will open April 1, 2025.
- Review the PASC Information Packet.
- Attend a virtual PASC Informational Meeting.Register here.
- Complete theonline application by June 15, 2025. Before you begin the online application, please make sure you have the following documents ready to upload:
- Your current resume
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts
- Evidence of having satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (unofficial Bachelor's degree transcripts orother CTC approved method)
- Verification of experience: Provide letter(s) from your employer(s) verifying at least four years of experience in your credentialed area. Letter(s) must be on district letterhead and signed by an HR representative. If you have more than one letter, please combine them into a single PDF document before uploading. (Letter template provided in the PASC Information Packet.
- All applicants will be notified of the program's decision by June 30, 2025.