The San Mateo County Office of Education supports administrators in obtaining and clearing their administrative credentials through its Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Preliminary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential, and Clear Administrative Services (ACT II) programs.
Programs
Preliminary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential
The Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge. This credential is valid for three years and authorizes the holder to teach in the subject, also known as industry sector, listed on the credential in grades twelve and below and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program is a one-year accelerated program is designed for full-time educators who are looking to earn an administrative credential to either deepen their current work or open up additional career opportunities in site- or district-based administration.
Clear Administrative Services Program
The Clear Administrative Services (ACT II) Program is an accredited two-year coaching-based program that clears educators' preliminary administrative services.
Lori Musso
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources/Teacher and Administrator Development
Email: lmusso@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5382
Cheryl Agrawal
Executive Director, Teacher and Administrator Development
Email: cagrawal@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5341