SCOE

Leadership Institute Candidate Competency: Clear Administrative Services

Credential
The SCOE Leadership Institute utilizes several primary candidate assessment tools to
determine candidate competency and recommend a candidate for a clear credential. A
formative assessment process is in place to guide the candidate throughout each component of
their coursework. In addition, the format of the program allows for support and oversight of
candidate competence by instructional faculty and the School of Education staff through each
phase of the program. These assessments and measures focus on the successful completion of
coursework and the application of learning modules to instructional management and school
leadership.
Clear Administrative Services Credential (Tier II):
Formative Assessments:
On-going assessment provides feedback to candidates, their coaches and School of Education
faculty throughout each CPSEL. Candidate competency is evaluated through the various
components of each of the six CPSELs. Candidate competence is measured three times
throughout the two-year program using the Assessment of Participant Competence. In
addition, coaches regularly monitor candidate progress toward competency within each CPSEL.
Candidates and coaches meet at least four times per CPSEL and collaboratively develop an
action plan, professional development aligned to the action plan, and stakeholder involvement
in relation to the action plan, ensuring the plan is aligned to the candidates site goals.
Throughout each capsule, coaches and School of Education faculty communicate to ensure
candidates are progressing toward standards.

CPSEL Coursework Completion: For CASCP candidates, CPSEL work includes the
completion of courses, applied practicum, reflections, workshops, and progress
meetings with coaches.
Data Collection Processes: Each element for a course is graded on a set rubric that indicates
whether or not the candidate met the standards for the course. If a candidate does not meet
the standard, revisions of coursework are required until the standard is met. Data for the
completion of each element is collected in each course and stored in the central data system
(CASCP)

Standards Assessed (CS 3, 4,9)

Descriptions of Practice Assessments: CASCP candidates assess their own practices with
input from assigned Tier II coaches through the Moving Leadership Standards into
Everyday Work- Descriptions of Practice (DOP) tool developed by WestEd. The DOP asks
participants to rate the level of their practice across 6 leadership development program
standards (CPSELS).

Data Collection Processes: This tool is administered three times in the course of the program:
at the onset of the program; during the middle of the program; and at the end of the program.
Results for each of these measures is collected online and stored in the central data system.

Standards Assessed (CS 6, 9)

Exit Interview: CASCP candidates must complete an exit interview with their CASCP
coaches and the Leadership Institute staff after completion of all six CPSELs. During the
interview the candidate is asked about the learning that occurred and the merits of the
program as it relates to the standards. Coaches are asked to reflect on the strengths of
the candidates and areas for continued development.
Data Collection Processes: Completion of the interview and associated notes are logged into
the central data system. Information gathered from the coaches is used during the interview to
discuss candidate experience and preparedness. The Institute staff evaluates the leadership
growth of the candidate and suggests additional areas where they can continue to strengthen
their leadership skills.

Standards Assessed (CS 1,2, 6,7,9)