California State University, Fullerton

California Professional Administrative Services Credential

Program

TIER II

Tier II

A collaborative learning opportunity for California school administrators to ‘learn, lead and demonstrate competence’ in educational leadership.

Goals of Tier II

• Demonstrate professional competence

• Practice administrative behaviors & activities including communication, presentation, coaching, analysis, and collaboration

• Create professional networks to enhance ongoing professional development

• Enhance leadership capacity in California's diverse schools

Tier II AlumniCalifornia Administrators

http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/faculty/orozco/tierIIalumni.html

WHY Tier II at CSUF?Candidates’ Comments

• Ability to complete Tier II in one semester

• Highly respected and established program

• Consistently strong recommendations from alumni

• Designed for busy professionals

• Authentic, portfolio-based program

• Cost competitive with other Tier II programs

Professional Activities

Portfolio ElementsFormal Measures

1. Candidate Self-Assessment based on the Calif. Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CAPSELs)

2. Assessment by Superiors & other Administrators3. Interview & Report of Senior Leader4. Assessment by Subordinates5. Exemplars of Candidate Competence based on standards6. Personal and Professional Life Balance7. Leadership and Technology Assessment8. Diversity & Leadership Authentic Visitation9. Videotape of Worksite, Job & Activities10. Independent Book Selection and Review of Impact on Your

Leadership11. PowerPoint Presentation in area of Expertise- delivered to authentic

audience 12. Manuscript written and submitted for Professional Publication13. Reflection Essay of Leadership Competencies

Demonstration of CompetenceACTIVE Measures

• Formal PowerPoint presentations to teachers and administrators; university students & faculty

• Meetings & small group discussions - School visitations, observations and discussion/analysis

• Numerous additional PROFESSIONAL activities initiated by candidates specific to their areas of interest, grade level and professional responsibilities

PowerPoint Presentations by Candidates

Professional Exchange with Other Administrators & Educators

Working in K-12 Classrooms

DR. LINDA OROZCOProfessor, CSUF

Program Director, Tier II