Program: Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential
Program Description
The Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential (I-CASC) program is a 2-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional development and is restricted to candidates who have a valid and activated Preliminary Administrative Services Credential; are currently employed as an administrator in an educational setting; and need to earn the California Clear Administrative Services Credential. Candidates will be guided by a program coordinator/university supervisor, instructors of the induction-focused courses ELPS 685, ELPS 686, and ELPS 689 and a coach at the PK-12 school or school district site. Candidates complete a 24-unit program: 6 units each semester. Candidates develop an equity-driven Individualized Induction Leadership Plan (IILP) designed to strengthen their professional practice through self-assessment, goal setting and reflection aligned to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU, and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is available from the respective department or program. See Notice to Students: Licensure and Certification for more information.
Program Requirements
A. Requirements for Admission to the Program
- Holder of an activated Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
- Holder of a valid teaching or services credential.
- Currently serving in an administrative position in an educational setting.
- Verification of employment as an administrator.
B. Special Requirements
An average of “B” or better maintained throughout the program. Competency assessment at the conclusion of the program.
C. Course Requirements
1. Required Courses (24 units)
ELPS 685 Equity-Driven Individualized Induction Leadership Plan (2-2-2-2)
ELPS 686 Equity-Centered Assessment of Leadership Competencies (1-1-1-1)
ELPS 689 Practicum in Equity-Driven Leadership (3-3-3-3)
Total Units Required for the Credential: 24
Contact
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Chair: Miguel Ceja
Education (ED) 1220
(818) 677-2591
Program Learning Outcomes
Students receiving a Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential will be able to:
- Promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
- Improve the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to advance the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Apply principles of best practices to engage community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources towards the success of all students.
- Exhibit a personal code of ethics and develops professional leadership capacity.
- Understand how the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school community.