​​​​​​​​​​The Orange County Department of Education Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program is designed for aspiring school administrators who seek to develop the skills to effectively lead a 21st century educational organization.  The fifteen (15) month model is a blend of coursework and performance-based tasks, providing ongoing opportunities for candidates to learn educational theory and apply that understanding in authentic in-class and in-field environments.  The California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPE's) define the six categories of leadership as:

*Development and Implementation of a Shared Vision

*Instructional Leadership

*Management and the Learning Environment

*Family and Community Engagement

*Ethics and Integrity

*External Context and Policy

Enrollment for Cohort 17 will begin in May 2022! 

           If you would like to join our interest list or sign up for an information session, please contact:
 JLeyva@ocde.us or Call (714) 966-3526

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program Overview

*Please visit the link below to access our recorded PASC information session:

Program Overview:

• PASC Brochure.pdf

• PASC Eligibility.pdf

• Program Overview and Course Descriptions.pdf

• Special Curriculum Loan Brochure.pdf

• Program Completion Requirements.pdf

• Cohort Sample Schedule.pdf​

• Cohort 17 Online Application​

• Employer Recommendation Form.pdf

• TuitionAgreement.pdf

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

• Proof of passing CBEST or Basic Skills requirement  

• $500 Non-refundable Deposit    

              *Please mail correspondence to:

              OCDE PASC

              Attn: Jacky Leyva B-1158

              200 Kalmus Dr.

              Costa Mesa, CA 92626

PASC Grievance and Appeals Process.pdf