Admission Requirements

Requirements to Complete Clear Administrative Credential Program

Candidates enrolled in the ACT II Program will be enrolled in the program for two consecutive years.** Candidates will demonstrate progress over the course of the program and curate leadership artifacts and reflections in an e-Portfolio. The ePortfolio and a leadership presentation will serve as the demonstration of their work meeting the standard on one element of each of the six CPSEL. The e-Portfolio will include:

• Three self-assessments on the CPSEL (initial, mid program and end of program)
• Individualized Leadership Growth Plan(s) - i.e. Leadership Goals and action plan
  • Three to five pieces of substantial evidence per goal tied to the CPSEL and demonstrating leadership at “meets the standard”
  • A reflection around growth and achievement of each goal with evidence.
• Professional Development reflections for all professional learning tied to goals
• Two current Letters of Reference and current resume
• Statement of Educational Philosophy/ Leadership Vision
• Final Leadership Growth reflection

The Individualized Leadership Growth Plan will be revisited throughout the year and can be adjusted to better meet the growth needs of an individual candidate (e.g. meeting a standard, change in job assignment, etc).

Candidates will be recommended for the Clear Administrative Services Credential based on the following assessment formats used throughout the program:

• Self-assessments, developed collaboratively with a mentor, at the start, mid-point and end of the program to capture strengths and areas for growth
• Formative assessment process throughout program linking goals, leadership evidence, reflection and description of practice. Candidate receives feedback from mentor, program faculty and colleagues in the cohort throughout the program
• Mentors will observe the leader in context, related to one of his/her goals as a form of feedback for growth
• Each candidate will be required to present their portfolio and leadership presentation to a panel of experts prior to exiting the program who will calibrate review of the portfolio and leadership presentation utilizing established program rubric. It is the expectation of the program that all candidates will, at a minimum, meet standard practice on one element of each CPSEL.