Bridges to Leadership – Tier One Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program Building Leadership Capacity... One Step at a Time Madera County Superintendent of Schools Regional Leadership Services Central Valley Service Region VII Mark Archon, Ed.D., Director Tricia Protzman, M.A., Program Director

Administrative Services Credential Process Flowchart Complete Bridges to Leadership TIER ONE program and receive your “Certificate of Eligibility” Apply and Acquire an Administrative Position Apply for the Preliminary Admin. Services Credential Timeline of 5 Years to complete TIER TWO and CLEAR the credential. Continue in a non-administrative position No timeline to apply for the Preliminary Admin. Services Credential. TIER TWO OPTIONS 1. Complete ATP Training -OR- 2. Complete 8 units

Program Specifics Length: 15 month program Course Schedule: Classes on Saturdays Enrollment: participants are expected to enroll in three consecutive semesters. Cost: $7,950. Placement in Administration

Need for Administrators Within the next decade, 40-50% of the current school administrators in the U.S. will be retiring (ACSA 2008) There is a current need for highly skilled school administrators throughout the Central Valley.

What Makes Our Program Unique? Instructors – Current practitioners in the field of education – Instructors include Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, District and County Office Administrators Textbooks – Current and relevant – Valuable resources over time

What Makes Our Program Unique? Curriculum – Standards Based – K-12 Approach Assessments – “Tests” not administered – Focus is on learning and the practical application of learned skills – Participants will meet standard

How Will We Accomplish This? Coursework: Delivering a standards- based program for aspiring administrators that is grounded in the knowledge and skills in the leadership standards (CPSELS). On-Line: Establishing a small learning community that is electronically interactive and collaborative.

How Will We Accomplish This? Fieldwork: Providing fieldwork experiences focused on teaching and learning. Coaching: Assigning a trained coach in Cognitive Coaching SM to support the ongoing learning and its application.

Final Assessment Leadership Project Participants take an active role in a project that: *Demonstrates their leadership abilities *Creates positive change *Improves teaching and learning

According to ACSA…… (Association of California School Administrators) Coaching is an integral part of developing new administrators.

Importance of Coaching Leaders are facing many challenges Coaching builds leadership capacity Role of principal has been redefined and requires a new set of skills Traditional administrative programs can’t do it alone Research supports the need for leadership coaching -ACSA, 2008

Let’s hear what participants have to say about the coaching component….

Why Bridges? Models a professional learning community by keeping each cohort small and infusing the skills and strategies of creating a “Professional Learning Community” throughout all the coursework. Course instructors are all current practitioners and provide critical feedback to ensure participant success. The program utilizes a coaching model to enhance learning as each participant advances through the program. Models a standards-based system in which each participant is supported in “meeting standard” as opposed to receiving a grade and moving on.

Standards-Based Grading Students are assessed based on the performance of “meeting standard” on the established criteria. All assignments receive instructor feedback. Assignments “not yet to standard” are revised and resubmitted. Focus is on a high level of learning.

The importance of support from a participants perspective….

Admission Requirements Proof of a valid California credential A minimum of three years of satisfactory teaching experience, or equivalent Complete a program application – Essay responses – Supervisor recommendation Personal Interview

Flexible Payment Options After a 20% deposit of $ participants may choose from the following payment options: Option A: Monthly Payments of $ Voluntary Payroll Deduction or Cashiers Check Option B: Course Installments $1060. prior to the start of each course Option C: Semester Installments $2120. prior to the start of each semester Option D: Payment in Full- $7950.

College Credit / Master’s Degree College credit is not offered through our program The Madera County Office of Education is in collaboration with Fresno Pacific University Participants completing our program are able to complete a Master’s Degree at FPU by simply taking four addition courses The coursework from Bridges will then transfer into FPU units (24) for a $50/unit transfer fee.

Next Steps See Page 2 of application for required application materials – Application – Professional Resume – Letter of Interest – Response to question prompts – Administrator Letter of Recommendation – Verification of Eligibility Next Steps

Need More Information? An informational brochure and Bridges to Leadership – Tier One application is available at Look for the Regional Leadership Services section and click on Bridges to Leadership – Tier One

CONTACT INFORMATION Mark Archon, Ed.D. Director, Administrative Leadership Services Madera County Office of Education (W) (cell) k12.ca.us Tricia Protzman, M.A. Program Director, School Leadership Services Madera County Office of Education (W) (559) (cell) Web Site: