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ASC Clear Induction Requirements

​​The Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires first‐time administrators to enter a Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction program within 90 days of being placed into their first administrative assignment. A cohort format is utilized to allow participants to enroll in the program throughout the year. Depending on the time of entry into the program, candidates will be assigned to either a fall cohort (July 1–June 30) or spring cohort (Jan. 1 – Dec. 30).

Requirements for Year 1

Administrative Mentoring & Coaching

  • Candidates meet with an SDCOE assigned Administrator Coach for 40 to 60 hours each year. Coaching sessions are intended to provide Candidates job-embedded support for the purpose of building instructional leadership practice in the six CPSEL areas for the improvement of teaching and learning.

Administrative Program Assessment Survey

  • Candidates complete the Tier II Administrative Program Self‐Assessment (online) with their Administrator Coach. The survey asks the Candidate to reflect upon their current state of leadership development in each of the 6 CPSEL areas. The results of the assessment inform the development of the Individual Leadership Growth Plan (ILGP).

The Individual Leadership Growth Plan

  • Candidates complete an Individualized Leadership Growth Plan (ILGP) comprised of three goals with action plans based upon three of the six CPSELS. The ILGP is job-embedded and connected closely to the actual work of the candidate in their job. 

Professional Learning

  • Candidates are responsible for completing and documenting evidence of 40 hours of professional development that support the goals in the ILGP as well as growth in all six CPSEL areas. These hours may include workshops, professional development, and similar professional learning activities.


Requirements for Year 2​

Administrative Mentoring & Coaching

  • Candidates meet with an SDCOE assigned Administrator Coach for 40 to 60 hours each year. Coaching sessions are intended to provide Candidates job-embedded support for the purpose of building instructional leadership practice in the six CPSEL areas for the improvement of teaching and learnin​g.

Administrative Program Self Assessment

  • The program candidate completes the CPSEL self-assessment at the beginning of year 2 and again when they exit the program. The purpose of the assessment is to demonstrate a candidate's growth from induction to program exit.

The Individual Leadership Growth Plan

  • Candidates complete an Individualized Leadership Growth Plan (ILGP) comprised of the three goals with action plans based upon the remaining three CPSELS. The ILGP is job-embedded and connected closely to the actual work of the candidate in their job. ​

Professional Learning Hours 

  • Candidates are responsible for completing and documenting evidence of 40 hours of professional development that support the SMART goals in the ILGP as well as growth in all six CPSEL areas. These hours may include workshops, professional development, and similar professional learning activities.

Portfolio & Exit Presentation

  • The portfolio provides tangible evidence of the Candidate’s development in the six CPSEL areas as an instructional leader over the two‐year period. Candidates participate in an exit interview.  Upon approval of the committee, SDCOE validates the completion of the program and assists the Candidate in obtaining the Clear Administrative Services Credential from CTC.