ACSA has served hundreds of new administrators in partnership with local programs across the state.

Get Your Preliminary or Clear Credential

ACSA’s credentialing programs support and accelerate school leader practice to positively impact student learning.

Leadership Institute Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program

The Leadership Institute provides candidates an opportunity to earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential through our program.

Clear Administrative Credential Program (CACP)

ACSA’s innovative induction program and services for administrators seeking to clear their Administrative Services Credential are considered the gold standard throughout the state.

What Leaders Say About Leadership Institute

The ACSA preliminary administrative services credential program puts you in touch with real world leaders in education. I was able to get advice and expand my resume by landing an administrative position in MVUSD. The experiences I have achieved have prepared me for my future in administration.

— Dr. Aftan Wright
(Leadership Institute Graduate, 2021)

The 10-month program taught by current principals, superintendents, directors and leaders offered flexibility without any unnecessary elements or “fluff.” Every moment, whether in-person classes or weekly coaching sessions, was maximized effectively. This approach ensured my success in passing the CalAPAs and transitioning seamlessly into an administrative role, all while managing a full-time job.

— Hannah Johnson
(Cohort 6 Leadership Institute Graduate)

What Leaders Say About CACP

Having virtually visited the program and interacted with numerous stakeholders, it is apparent that ACSA’s Clear Administrative Services Credential Program is highly valued by all of its stakeholders. … Candidates and completers reported that they experienced a powerful job embedded program facilitated and supported by incredible coaches.

— California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Team Lead

ACSA’s credentialing programs support and accelerate school leader practice to positively impact student learning. The Leadership Institute provides candidates an opportunity to earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, while ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credential Program is California’s largest provider for attaining the Clear Administrative Services Credential.