California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)

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Please take a moment to review our application guide below for more information about our Admissions process.

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Application Instructions

Please take a moment to review our application guide for more information about our Admissions process, and submit your materials in the application portal.

Admissions Requirements

All Candidates:

• For K-12 educators and leaders, at least three years prior teaching experience is strongly preferred
• For educators and leaders working in the education ecosystem (non-profits, start-ups, etc.), at least three years prior work experience designing and facilitating learning is strongly preferred
• Earned BA/BS from a regionally accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 are encouraged to include an explanation of their academic qualifications within the initial application form.
• The GRE is not required for admission to the HTH GSE

In order to be admitted into the program, candidates must provide evidence of the following:

• Proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement with official Bachelor’s degree transcripts
• Negative TB test results or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment with Certificates of Completion (valid within the last four years).
• Possess a valid California Clear Teaching or Services Credential

Program Completion & Recommendation Requirements

In order to be recommended for a California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential candidates must pass all program coursework/fieldwork and provide evidence of the following:

• Submit a Verification of Employment as an Administrator (CL-777)* see below
• Possess a valid California Clear Teaching or Services Credential (with at least one year remaining on document).
• Verify five years of teaching or services experience**
• Pass all three CalAPA cycles

*Verification of Employment

A candidate who does not have an offer of employment in an administrative position may apply for a Certificate of Eligibility, which verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary credential and authorizes the holder to seek employment as an administrator. Please contact the GSE program office for assistance with this process.
The Certificate of Eligibility has no expiration date. Once securing an offer of employment, the holder of a Certificate of Eligibility may apply for the preliminary credential by submitting an application ( form 41-4), a Verification of Employment Form (CL-777), and current processing fee to the Commission office.

**Teaching or Services Experience

The letter must be on official letterhead from the school or school district, and it must state that the experience was full-time or show that full time hours were completed. Additionally, it must show the beginning and ending dates of hire and be signed by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or HR personnel. The signature must either be ‘wet ink’ or an acceptable electronic signature. HR forms with original signatures may also be accepted in lieu of a letter as long as they meet all the requirements mentioned above.