Clear Path for the Advancement in Leadership
This program is designed for candidates who currently hold a preliminary administrative credential and are working in school leadership roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, or in district office or central office positions within Alameda County.
The program provides support for clearing administrative credentials by guiding candidates through effective practices and strategies tailored to meet the requirements for credential clearance. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to enhance their leadership effectiveness while completing the credentialing process. This program provides first and second year school and district leaders with foundational equity leadership development to support a long and impactful career in educational leadership.
Upcoming Info Sessions!
Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4pm-5pm in Room L2
Monday, May 19, 2025 from 4pm-5pm in Room L1
Location:
313 W Winton Ave
Hayward, CA 94544
This program is intended for leaders who currently possess a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or an Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility. Applicants must also be currently employed or have accepted a position in a school district in Alameda County necessitating an administrative credential.
Admission -To gain admission to CPAL the participant must be in or have been offered an administrative position AND currently possess a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or an Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility.
Participants must receive release from their site one school day per month to attend CPAL Professional Development.
After completion of CPAL participants must commit to working in districts in need of support in the Bay Area.
State Requirements
Program Requirements
Clear Administrative Services Credential
2 years (i.e. Participants who begin CPAL in August, 2025 will complete the program in June, 2027).
2 year program
The coursework:
One day per month of PD based on 11 Essential Administrative Practices and an assigned coach will also monitor progress during the program. The expectation is that each candidate is proficient in thee 11 Essential Practices.
Total cost of the 2 year program is $5,000.
Total cost of the 2 year program without district sponsorship: $5,000
(The candidate will pay $2,500 at the beginning of each year in the program.)
Total cost of the 2 year program with district sponsorship: $2,500
(If the candidate's district agrees to sponsor them, the candidate will pay $1,250 at the beginning of each year in the program.)
The program provides the following support to its participants:
Individual Coaching: Each participant is paired with a dedicated coach who works closely with them, 40 hours of one-on-one coaching, throughout the program. Coaching sessions are held every two weeks to provide personalized guidance, feedback, and support.