PASC Learning Outcomes

From classroom theory to real-world practice

When you earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential from the Kalmanovitz School of Education, you acquire the leadership skills, know-how and expertise to be a competent leader.

Visionary leadership

Develop and articulate a vision of teaching and learning for the school consistent with the local education agency’s overall vision and goals
Create a shared commitment to the vision among all members of the school community
Lead by example to promote implementation of the vision
Share leadership with others in the school community to help accomplish the vision

Instructional leadership

Promote implementation of K–12 standards, pedagogical skills, effective instructional practices and student assessments for content instruction
Evaluate, analyze, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of classroom instruction to promote student learning and teacher professional growth
Demonstrate understanding of the school and community context, including the instructional implications of cultural/linguistic, socioeconomic, and political factors
Communicate with the school community about school-wide outcomes data and improvement goals

School improvement leadership

Work with others to identify student and school needs and developing a data-based school growth plan
Implement change strategies based on current, relevant theories and best practices in school improvement
Identify and using available human, fiscal, and material resources to implement the school growth plan
Institute a collaborative, ongoing process of monitoring and revising the growth plan based on student outcomes

Professional learning and growth leadership

Model life-long learning and job-related professional growth
Help teachers improve their individual professional practice through professional growth activities
Identify and facilitate a variety of professional and personal growth opportunities for faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the school community in support of the educational program

Organizational and systems leadership

Understand and manage the complex interaction of all of the school’s systems to promote teaching and learning
Develop, implement, and monitor the school’s budget
Implement California school laws, guidelines, and other relevant federal, state, and local requirements and regulations

Community leadership

Represent and promote the school’s accomplishments and needs to the LEA and the public
Involve the community in helping achieve the school’s vision and goals