Preconditions for Clear Administrative Services Induction (CASC) Programs

Prior to Admittance to the Program

Precondition 1. Possession of Appropriate Prerequisite Credential. Prior to admittance to the Clear Administrative Services Induction program, the program verifies the candidate possesses a valid California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Precondition 2. Offer of Employment. Prior to admittance to the Clear Administrative Services
Induction program, the program verifies that the candidate has an offer of employment in a full- or part-time administrative position in an employing agency as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(1).

Program Specific Preconditions

Precondition 3. Individualized Program of Professional Development. An entity that operates a program for the Clear Administrative Services Credential shall provide for the development of a written individualized program of professional development activities (clear credential induction plan) for the advanced preparation program based upon individual needs. The plan shall be developed in consultations among the candidate, employer and university representative.

Prior to Recommendation for the Clear Administrative Services Credential

Precondition 4. Experience Requirement. Prior to recommending the candidate for a Clear Administrative Services Credential, the program verifies that the candidate has two years of successful experience serving on a valid Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in a fulltime administrative position as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(2)(B) with an employing agency as defined in section 80054(g)(1).
Precondition 5. Completion of Preparation Program. Prior to recommending the candidate for a Clear Administrative Services Credential, the program verifies that the candidate has completed a Commission-approved Clear Administrative Services Credential Induction program based on the current Administrative Services Credential Program Standards.

References: Education Code Section 44270, 44270.1, Title 4 of the California Code of
Regulations Section 80054.