The State of California Employs a TWO TIER Credential Structure in School Administration
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier 1)
Educational leaders accepting your first administrative position must hold at least
the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, also called the first tier credential.
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The Professional Administrative Services Credential (Tier 2)
Upon completing the first tier credential, the individual has an unlimited time frame
to secure an administrative position. Within 12 months of accepting your first administrative
position, the new administrator must enroll in the Professional Administrative Services
Credential Program.
Administrative Intern Credential
The State of California allows educators to accept a position requiring an administrative
credential by issuing you an Administrative Intern Credential while you are enrolled
in an approved intern credential program.
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