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Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program
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Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)

Preliminary Services Credential

Introduction

PCOE's Leadership and Learning Collaborative (LLC) offers a state-accredited Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program (PASC) for aspiring administrators.  Our program is delivered primarily through a virtual platform for candidates to engage in both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities with 4-5 in-person sessions. The virtual delivery is designed to allow for flexibility and accessibility for all participants within Placer County and beyond while also including a few opportunities to connect in person. Our program design provides designated time and support for candidates to complete the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) required by the state of California for this credential.


The program is designed as a 1-year track to earn and meet the basic credential requirements to provide administrative services for TK-12 in California.  In addition, candidates have an optional opportunity to obtain a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis on Educational Administration through the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global, formerly Brandman University) with just an additional year of coursework.

 

Email Megan Ortolivo for more information. 

Announcements

November 3, 2025

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Information


Program Overview

  • ​Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

  • All classes taught by practicing or veteran administrators

  • Program Cost includes textbooks, materials and vouchers for CalAPA exams. 

  • Master's degree option available for an additional year of coursework and cost

Program Eligibility

  • ​Possession of a valid California clear teaching or service credential

  • Minimum of five years fulltime teaching and/or services experience (by the end of the program)

  • Superintendent Recommendation Form (PCOE form provided)

​Program Com​ponents

  • Coursework aligned to the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPE)

  • Three state performance tasks (CalAPA)

  • End-of-Program Exit Interview

  • Support and Mentoring from Faculty


Program Completion

Requirements prior to recommendation for the credential:
  • ​Successful Completion of:

  1. ​Courses
  2. Fieldwork and Signature assignments
  3. CalAPA Cycle 1, 2 & 3
  4. End-of-Program Exit Interview
  • Tuition Paid in Full

  • Five years of full-time teaching and/or services experience

Upon completion of the program, the participant will be granted a Certificate of Eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential:

  • The Certificate of Eligibility (CE) is for those who have completed the PASC program, but are not yet working in an administrative position requiring the Administrative Services Credential (ASC).

  • The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential is for those who have completed the PCOE PASC program AND have been offered an administrative position requiring the ASC.

Documents

Below are documents to assist you in learning more about our program and enrollment process. 



Email Megan Ortolivo for more information. ​

Grievance Policy

​​​​The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) Leadership and Learning Collaborative seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in optimal working and learning environments.  If an applicant or program participant questions application procedures, program prerequisites, program requirements, policies and procedures, grading practices, program extension or deferral requests, equivalency requests, credential eligibility reviews, financial matters or other program related issues, the first step is to address the concern with the relevant party, such as the instructor, coach, etc. 

If the concern is not resolved, the grievance shall be submitted, in writing, through the PCOE Credential Program Grievance Form. The Program Administrator will review the concerns, meet with the program participant and investigate the concerns. A decision will be made regarding the grievance and the participant will be notified of the decision within five days. Appeals may be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, within five days of the notification.  A copy of all documentation related to the grievance will be kept on file.​

Contacts

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Kimberly Lilienthal

Executive Director, Leadership & Learning Collaborative

(530) 745-1471

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Megan Ortolivo

Staff Secretary

(530) 886-2028

Em​ail

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