Application Information
Application Information
We recommend gathering all required materials before starting the online application.
The San Diego County Office of Education Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program reviews completed applications on an ongoing basis. Applicants selected for admission must submit a non-refundable $400 deposit, which is applied toward program tuition.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Includes
You will complete an online application that includes:
- Contact and employment information
- Professional history
- Supervisor and reference information
- Written narrative responses
- Resume upload
- Verification of experience
- Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)
Resources:
Narrative Responses
Applicants will complete written narrative responses as part of the application. These responses provide an opportunity to reflect on your leadership experience, your impact on students and staff, and your readiness for a rigorous, equity-focused leadership program. We recommend preparing your responses in a separate document before submitting the application.
Professional References
Provide three professional references.
- One must be your immediate supervisor
- Two should be colleagues familiar with your leadership skills
Use the Confidential Reference Form to send the link to your references.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program, applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students. Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
- A solid understanding of teaching and learning
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered decision making
- Willingness to reflect, learn, and grow as a leader
- Ability to collaborate with staff, families, and community partners
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interest in leading instructional improvement and systems change
- Readiness for a rigorous and practice-based leadership program
Prerequisite Admission Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Five years of full-time certificated experience
- Verification of employment
- A valid California clear or life credential
- Completion of Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)
Accepted credentials may include:
- Teaching Credential
- Designated Subjects Credential
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Teacher Librarian Credential
- Speech-Language Pathology Credential
- Clinical / Rehabilitative Services Credential
- School Nurse Credential
Admission is competitive. Cohorts are limited in size, and applications are reviewed according to program guidelines.
Program Overview
- Meets all CTC requirements for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
- Aligned to California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPE)
- Program cost: $8,900
- Courses taught by experienced P-12 leaders
Program Applications:
2026 SDCOE PASC & SELPA SPED Academy Application
Application Timeline
Thank you for your interest - Applications for our 2026-2027 Cohorts are now open. Please watch our video from the Director of the program and apply using the link below.
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pasc program information
The San Diego County Office of Education is pleased to announce the application window for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Completed applications will be reviewed by our admissions committee on an ongoing basis.
PASC Program students complete seven rigorous courses that develop the necessary leadership competencies in vision and culture, instructional leadership, school improvement, community relationships, professional learning, organizational and systems leadership, and program evaluation.
Our innovative, competency-based program combines high-quality instruction and leading-edge research with contextualized fieldwork experiences that prepare you to be an effective educational leader.