Bridges to Leadership – Tier OnePreliminary 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., DirectorTricia 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

PositionApply for

the Preliminary

Admin. Services

Credential

Timeline of 5 Years to complete TIER TWO and CLEAR

the credential.

Continue in a non-administrative

position

TIER TWO OPTIONS1. 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 andcollaborative.

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 AssessmentLeadership 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

keepingeach 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 OptionsAfter a 20% deposit of $1590.00 participants

may choose from the following payment options:

Option A: Monthly Payments of $424.00 -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 semesterOption 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 http://www.maderacoe.k12.ca.us

• 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

• 559.662.3854 (W)• 559.281.6327 (cell)• marchon@maderac

oe.k12.ca.us

• Tricia Protzman, M.A. Program Director, School Leadership Services

• Madera County Office of Education

• 559.662.3852 (W)• (559) 978-9887

(cell)• tprotzman@madera

coe.k12.ca.us

Web Site:

http://www.maderacoe.k12.ca.us/