PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PRECONDITIONS: Santa Clara University

1. Possess one of the following valid credentials:

(a) a clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, and holds and English learner authorization; or

(b) a clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree, and holds and English learner authorization; or

(c) a clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent.

Education Code section 44270(a)(1) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(a).

Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program are informed of the valid credential requirement and required to provide proof of the valid credential at the time of credential recommendation. Candidates are referred to the Credential Petition page of the Office of Student Services website to ensure all requirements are met.

Candidates must have an approved pre-requisite credential along with 5 years of experience working in a public school setting. Applicants interested in pursuing the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must submit an employment verification letter written on official letterhead and signed by their employer. Item 8 on the admissions page in Credentials Only Programs under Educational Leadership Programs shows verification of admissions requirements.

Luz Zamora, Student Records and Credential Analyst, and Sarah M. Hays, Senior Director of Student Services, monitor/tracking the application process to verify each applicant meets all requirements.

2. Meet the basic skills requirement as described in Education Code section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute.

Education Code section 44252(b) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(a).

Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program is informed of the valid credential requirement and required to provide proof of the valid credential at the time of credential recommendation. Candidates are referred to the Credential Petition page of the Office of Student Services website to ensure all requirements are met.

Candidates are informed of all program admissions requirements, including Basic Skills Requirements and all required verification that must be presented before admissions is granted.

Luz Zamora, Student Records and Credential Analyst, and Sarah M. Hays, Senior Director of Student Services, monitor/tracking the application process to verify each applicant meets all requirements.

3. Verification of one of the following prior to being recommended for the preliminary credential:

(a) five years of successful, full-time teaching experience with an employing agency as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(1) and (2)(A);

(b) five years of successful, full-time experience in the fields of pupil personnel, school nurse, teacher librarian, or speech-language pathology, or clinical or rehabilitative services with an employing agency as defined in the Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)1 and (2)A; or

(c) a combination of (a) or (b).Education Code section 44270(a)(2) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(a)(4).

Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program is informed of the valid credential requirement and required to provide proof of the valid credential at the time of credential recommendation. Candidates are referred to the Admissions and Credential Petition page of the Office of Student Services website to ensure all requirements are met.

Students are informed of the valid credential requirement and the additional requirement of a letter of employment verification documenting a minimum of 5 year of experience.

Luz Zamora, Student Records and Credential Analyst, and Sarah M. Hays, Senior Director of Student Services, monitor/tracking the application process to verify each applicant meets all requirements.

4. Has completed a Commission-approved preliminary or intern Administrative Services Credential Program based on Administrative Services Credential Program Standards (rev.7/2013). Education Code section 44270(a)(3) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(a)(2)

Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must provide a copy of a completed program plan (Appendix N) at the time of petitioning for a credential recommendation. Candidates are referred to the Credential Petition page of the Office of Student Services website to ensure all requirements are met.

Luz Zamora, Student Records and Credential Analyst, is responsible for verifying that each applicant has completed all program requirements. Candidates will petition for the credential through use of the Credential Petition form.

5. Verification of an offer of employment in a full or part-time administrative position in an employing agency as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(1). If a candidate has satisfied preconditions 1 through 4 but does not have an offer of employment, the Commission- approved program shall recommend for a Certificate of Eligibility which verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential and allows the holder to seek employment in an administrative position. Education Code section 44470(a)(4) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(2)(6).

Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must provide proof of employment at the time of petitioning for a credential recommendation. Candidates are referred to the Credential Petition page of the Office of Student Services website to ensure all requirements are met. Those without full time employment are informed that he / she will be recommended for a Certificate of Eligibility.

Luz Zamora, Student Records and Credential Analyst is responsible for verifying that each applicant has completed all program requirements.