The next generation of school leaders will soon be taking charge at school sites up and down the state. Make sure they are supported in their first two years on the job with ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credential Program.

HR administrators and other leaders in charge of leadership development can let new administrators know they can clear their credential through ACSA’s program, which is now accepting applications through Aug. 1.

ACSA is the largest provider of coaching, professional development and assessment for attaining the Clear Administrative Services Credential, the second phase of preparation for education leaders in California. ACSA’s innovative induction program is considered the gold standard throughout the state and more than 1,750 administrators have gone through the program since its inception in 2004.

The heart of the program is job-embedded coaching provided by certified ACSA Leadership Coaches. Coaches are highly trained and experienced leaders who empower individuals to reach their full potential throughout the candidate’s two-year induction period.

Candidates may now request their own leadership coach. This is usually someone from within their district who is already familiar with the candidate and the district’s goals and vision for school leadership success.

The induction program design and implementation provide support and guidance grounded in the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL) in the three designated areas: coaching, professional development and assessment. ACSA also provides candidates with CPSEL Seminars — guest speakers who focus on one of the six professional standards — so that they can earn some of the 40 hours of professional development that is required as part of their induction.

ACSA Credential and Coaching Services Director Dr. Tamerin Tooker said one of the strengths of ACSA’s program is that professional development for participants is determined by the coach and the candidate based on the candidate’s needs.

“Professional development for participants can be through courses, district workshops, ACSA seminars, academies and conferences, book studies, and job shadowing. Every participant selects different activities based on an assessment of their mastery of the CPSELs,” Tooker said. “One-on-one coaching is job embedded and personalized to each candidate’s specific needs.”