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“This transition created an opportunity
to engage districts, local programs, coaches
and researchers to reimagine program com-
ponents in order to provide the highest
quality in program design and implementa-
tion,” Arthofer said.
As of March 2017, CACP has served
985 new administrators throughout ACSA’s
19 regions. Since 2011-12, the current
number of candidates represents an unprec-
edented growth of 915 percent and contin-
ued growth is anticipated.
The CACP fall cohort application win-
dow is now open through Sept. 30.
Preliminary program
New this year is the Leadership Institute
preliminary administrative credential
program, with a master’s degree option.
Beginning in 2017-18, ACSA will partner
with the Sacramento County Office of
Education’s Leadership Institute to offer
aspiring teacher leaders the opportunity to
earn a Preliminary Administrative Services
Credential. This program is designed to
empower and build the capacity of leaders
to improve teaching and learning for all
students.
Candidates will engage in six courses
over the 12-month program, offering both
face-to-face instruction as well as online
learning, guided fieldwork and an end-of-
program project.
The institute courses are taught by sea-
soned local and regional school administra-
tors who have first-hand experience and
expertise in both the content and region. By
completing four additional classes the fol-
lowing year, candidates may apply the work
from the Leadership Institute credential
courses to obtain a master’s degree.
Upon program completion, a recommen-
dation will be made to the Commission on
Teacher Credentialing for a Certificate of
Eligibility or Preliminary Administrative
Services Credential if the candidate has
already accepted an offer of administrative
employment at the end of the program.
Arthofer said during the first phase of
implementation, ACSA plans a single cohort
serving the Region 12 San Bernardino area.
Over the next two years, plans are to expand
this offering with a second cohort in the
same region and add additional cohorts in
selected areas of demand.
For more information on ACSA
Administrative Services Credential pro-
grams, visit www.acsa.org/Credentialing.
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