CASC-ADMIN KEYS

Any person who accepts an administrative position and has a certificate of eligibility can apply for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and join the ADMIN KEYS program. Program entry is required within one calendar year of your preliminary credential activation. Completion of a Clear Administrative Services Credential Program is required within the first five years of employment as an Administrator.​

1. Possession of a valid California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
2. Verification of a full-time administrative position in a public school, non public school, or private school of equivalent status.  School or district personnel other than the applicant must verify all experience.​

Administrators need to complete an online application.
CASC-ADMIN KEYS Application​

The cost of the program is $8,000 ($4,000 for each of the two years) if MCOE provides the coach. Otherwise, districts may contract with MCOE to pay for part of the training for a discounted rate to the administrator. Contact the program coordinator for specific cost information.

A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students. The standards are intended to serve as a basis for measuring competence throughout the career of today's site principals, district administrators and county level managers. Inherent in these standards is a strong commitment to cultural diversity and the use of technology as a powerful tool. More information can be found at https://www.wested.org/wp-content/files_mf/1455129110DOP2015Placementforweb.pdf​​

Qualified coaches are matched to administrators by experience and if possible, geographical proximity. Additional coaches with specific expertise may be contacted for additional support.

An administrator's IIP can be revised if jobs or job contexts change.