Clear Administrative Services (Tier II)

Degree Program

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare bold, socially responsible leaders who will contribute to the transformation of the world of schooling. Our central role is to help build the leadership capacity needed to create vital, democratic, professional learning communities for equitable learning and teaching.

The Clear Administrative Services (Tier II) Program offers graduate study approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The program is designed for school administrators who hold the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I) and would like to obtain the Tier II Clear Administrative Services Credential.

Students begin their Tier II mentoring/induction process and coursework in the fall quarter. In addition to monthly class meetings and online class activities, students meet regularly with their mentor administrator and university supervisor, complete self-assessment activities, and shape their own individual professional learning plan. The program culminates in a completion colloquium at the end of the third quarter in which students discuss their leadership development in relation challenges and accomplishments from their workplace setting.

Program Objectives

By successfully completing this program, students will understand how to:

• Provide ongoing support and training to their staffs during the first 5 years of service
• Complete required coursework for the Professional Administrative Services Credential
• Recieve ongoing mentoring as a new administrators
• Complete relevant coursework to enable new administrators to meet the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

Who Should Attend

School administrators who hold a Tier I credential and have 2 or more years of experience as administrator.

Program Highlights