Bridges to Leadership PASC Application - Madera …...A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s supervisor detailing the candidate’s expertise with students and youth, leadership

Bridges to Leadership –PASC

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program

Application Packet

Madera County Superintendent of Schools

1105 South Madera Avenue Madera, CA 93637

Phone (559) 662-3851 Fax (559) 673-7318

For more information please contact Felicity Martinez [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Cecilia A. Massetti, Ed. D. – Madera County Superintendent of Schools

Bridges to Leadership – PASC

THE PROGRAM

Bridges to Leadership – PASC is a program designed to prepare a cadre of high-potential

administrators committed to working in high priority schools. The focus will be on the continued

implementation of a vision and school culture capable of improving student achievement.

Bridges to Leadership - PASC has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher

Credentialing as an alternative, non-university based program. Two program options are available:

Traditional Face-to-Face (18 months in duration) or Online (15 months in duration). Each program is

composed of training seminars, online learning experiences, and fieldwork. A coach, trained in

Cognitive CoachingSM, provides monthly coaching sessions for all participants in the Face-to-

Face program as he/she advances through the program. Coaching is provided on an “as needed”

basis for the participants in the Online program.

This program consists of the three phases described below.

PHASE 1: APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE

Step 1:

Complete submission of application materials by eligible candidates are to include:

Application including response to question prompts

Professional resume that includes adjunct and leadership duties

Letter of interest that includes:

o Interest in participating in the Bridges to Leadership Program

o Description of a motivating professional experience

o Interest in working with a diverse population

Administrator’s letter of recommendation from current administrator

Verification of Employment (VOE)

Valid California credential* - A minimum of five years of teaching experience or equivalent by

the completion of the program.

Step 2:

Once ALL application documents are received you will receive an email confirmation and

information to pay the $100 application fee. Upon receipt of the application fee, the

application will be processed. Upon acceptance into the program the application fee will be

applied to the tuition cost.

Step 3:

All application components will be assessed on a four point rubric. Applicants for the

traditional Face-to-Face cohort will participate in an interview process with the program

director(s). Upon analysis of each candidate’s application materials those meeting the criteria

will be admitted to the Bridges to Leadership - PASC program. All candidates will be

contacted regarding their acceptance in the Bridges to Leadership Program.

If CBEST verification is required, you will be contacted by our office.

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PHASE 2: DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Participation in the program is based on the California Administrator Performance

Expectations (CAPES). Small cohorts will collaboratively explore the theory and application

of the standards. Below are the six core courses aligned to the CAPES:

1. Shared Vision of Learning

2. Culture of Teaching and Learning

3. Culturally Conscious Leadership

4. Personal Ethics and Leadership Capacity

5. Social, Political, Legal, Economic and Cultural Understanding

6. Management of the School in Service of Teaching and Learning

The program also includes: Technology Boot Camp, Orientation, a Research Writing

Component, Job Shadow and the Leadership Application: Leading a PLC (final assessment).

The Face-to-Face program includes a Symposium at the end of the program.

Participants in either program can expect to participate in online learning that is interactive and

reinforces concepts and strategies learned in coursework. For participants in the Face-to-Face

program, a community of learners is created for continued support in the form of threaded

discussions, chat room, announcements, and a research writing component. Participants in the

Online program utilize the online environment for access to course content, assignments,

resources and participation in synchronous sessions (1 per course).

Fieldwork experiences, comprising approximately 25% of the program, are focused on

teaching and learning. A coach, trained in Cognitive CoachingSM, provides monthly coaching

sessions for all participants in the Face-to-Face program or as needed for Online program

participants as he/she advances through the program. There will be the development of a Field-

Based “Leading a Professional Learning Community” and job shadowing in a variety of

settings.

PHASE 3: COMPLETION PHASE

Participants are expected to enroll in the six core courses, Leadership Application, and

Orientation. There is an “Extension Request” form available for specific situations requiring

an extension. This is specified in the Program Handbook.

Completion of required Bridges to Leadership – PASC coursework.

Completion of program components including: Job Shadow, the Research Writing Component

and the final assessment in the program, Leadership Application: Leading a Professional

Learning Community.

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APPLICATION DETAILS

Step 1: Application Submittal to include:

1. Application form

2. Three Question Responses:

Respond: Discuss a change you would make in your work environment and how you

would implement the change.

Respond: “All children can learn at high levels.” To what extent do you think this is a

feasible approach for public education? Please cite specific reasons for your answer.

School Scenario Question

3. Resumé which includes but not limited to:

Education

Work History

Adjunct Responsibilities

Leadership Experience

Parent and Community Involvement

4. A letter of interest that includes:

Your interest in becoming a Bridges to Leadership - PASC participant

At least one professional experience that increased your interest in becoming an administrator.

Your motivation to work in a high priority school

5. Copy of your valid California credential(s)

(CBEST verification is required for Nursing, CTE and Designated Subject Credentials)

6. Verification of Experience Form (VOE): This form is a requirement of the Commission on

Teacher Credentialing (CTC). It may be completed by district or site personnel who are able to

verify your years of experience.

7. Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s supervisor

detailing the candidate’s expertise with students and youth, leadership ability, working

effectively in diverse settings, moral and ethical standards of behavior, and suitability for

administrative responsibilities. The letter should explain why the candidate is a good prospect

for the Bridges to Leadership – PASC program.

8. Application Fee: Once all application documents are received candidates will be required to

submit, via credit card a $100 non-refundable application fee. You will be contacted with

payment instructions. Upon acceptance into the program the fee will be applied to the tuition

cost.

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Bridges to Leadership – PASC

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

1.

PRINT NAME (Last) (First) (Middle)

2.

ADDRESS (Street) (City) (Zip Code)

3. Email Work 4. Email Home ________________________

5. Work Phone ( ) 6. Home Phone ( )

7. Cell Phone (______) ____________ 8. Present Position

9. Work Site: __________________________ 10. Supervisor: ______________________

11. Work Fax ( )

12. Local District or Division 13. Ethnicity_________________

14. Do you currently have a Masters Degree?

Yes ( ) No ( )

15. Have you passed the CBEST? 16. Number of years

Yes ( ) No ( ) of teaching experience. __________

17. List all California Credentials you hold that are current, valid, and on file with your District.

Type of Credential Date of Expiration

For Office Use Only:

Kings COE ___________

Madera COE ___________

Merced COE ___________

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18. List all of your full-time certificated assignments that meet the minimum qualifying

requirements for this program. List your most recent experience first. Be sure to list all

immediate Principals/Supervisors in each assignment.

19. I am applying for:

Traditional Face to Face Program

Fall Cohort-begins in September

Online Program

Spring Cohort- begins in February

Fall Cohort-begins in September

20. Please indicate how you heard about the Bridges to Leadership Program:

Email Website Facebook Colleague Administrator CUE Other

______________________________________________________________________________

21. I certify that all of the information contained in this application and all supplementary materials

submitted are true and correct. I understand that the Bridges to Leadership – PASC

Coordination Team may verify this information.

Signature Date

Position Title

School or Office

Dates

From

Mo./Yr.

Dates

To

Mo./Yr.

Principal or

Immediate Supervisor

Name and Title

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Please complete a one page response for each of the following three questions.

Three Question Responses:

Question 1 Written Response - Discuss a change you would make in your work

environment and how you would implement the change.

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Question 2 Written Response - “All children can learn at high levels.” To what extent

do you think this is a feasible approach for public education? Please cite specific

reasons for your answer.

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Question 3 Written Response - Scenario Question:

Carefully read the scenario below and envision yourself as a member of this grade level team. How

might you respond in this situation?

At the end of a unit of instruction the summative results from your grade level indicate that while

many students are able to demonstrate proficiency, several students are not yet at the proficient level.

As the grade level team reflects on this data they also decide to investigate some other areas of concern

that they feel might be the cause of the lack of academic achievement. As you review this list of

concerns please choose at least five of the ones that you feel are the most important:

Curriculum Parent Involvement Assessment

Socioeconomic Level Test Scores Learning Disability

Homework Completion Language Ability Grading Policy

Collaboration of Teachers Intervention Curriculum Delivery

School Funding Student Effort Rigor of Work

Once you select the five most important areas of concern, please share with us your thoughts on

how your team can utilize these concerns to help students achieve.

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Bridges to Leadership PASC Application - Madera …...A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s supervisor detailing the candidate’s expertise with students and youth, leadership