Contra Costa County Office of Education

PASC Admission and Application

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Online Admission and Application.

Registration for the 2025-26 Cohort ends on December 1, 2024 (Or when the Cohort is full). Registration for the 2026-27 Cohort will open on June 1, 2024. Completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis each month. Applicants will be notified within 30 days of submittal about their status. All decisions are final.

STEP 1: Check for eligibility: Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply for admission.

Possess one of the following valid credentials:
- A clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, and holds an English Learner authorization; or
- A clear or life designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree, and holds an English learner authorization; or
- A clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent.

Have a minimum of four years certificated teaching/school services experience with a valid credential. Applicants may be in their fifth year while concurrently completing the PASC program.

STEP 2: Apply for admission: Before beginning the online application, gather all of your materials and have them accessible. You will be required to complete all parts of the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Section 1: Complete the following:

Your contact information.
Your emergency contact information.

Section 2: Upload the following documents:

A resume showing current position and at least four years of work experience using your credential or equivalent.
Two letters of recommendation that speak to your leadership ability and potential.
Verification of experience from your employer using this form. (Link to VOE form) A minimum of four years certificated teaching/school services experience. Applicants may be in their 5th year while enrolled in the program.
Copy of your credential.

Section 3: Submit narrative responses to the following prompts:

Why are you interested in participating in CCCOE's Preliminary Administrative Credential Program?
What types of instructional leadership opportunities have you participated in and what leadership skills would you bring to this program?
"All students can learn at high levels." How feasible do you believe this applies to public education? Please cite examples in your response.