FUTURE LEADERS ACADEMY Catholic Administrative Services Certificate
An innovative pathway to leadership for Catholic school teachers seeking future positions in school leadership.
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Considering becoming a K-8 Catholic school principal? The ADSF CASC program might be right for you!
St. Clare Initiative for Leading and Learning FUTURE LEADERS ACADEMY
Executive Director: Dr. Tara Rolle C/O Department of Catholic Schools One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109
St. Clare Initiative rollet@sfarch.org www.schools.sfarchdiocese.org/ stclare-leadlearn
Considering a Leadership Role in Catholic Schools? CATHOLIC ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CERTIFICATE The ADSF Catholic Administrative Services Certificate (CASC) is a comprehensive K-8 leadership preparation program built on the program standards for the California Administrative Services Credential with modifications and additions to ensure proper preparation for leaders entering the Catholic school context. Graduates from the ADSF CASC program in the Future Leaders Academy will be placed on the salary scale commensurate with the placement of new hires holding a California Administrative Services Credential.
COST OF PROGRAM Year 1 , $5,000 per accepted participant. Year 2 , $5,000 paid on behalf of the accepted participant by the sponsoring school*.
Total Program Cost: $10,000
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
The ADSF Catholic Administrative Services Certificate (CASC) is a 2-year program focused on K-8 leadership.
In order to be considered for the ADSF CASC program, applicants must: -
Program Overview: Cohort Size: 4-12* *(cohort size dependent on sponsoring schools)
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Year 1: CPSEL and CSLC standards Major Projects: budget build, case study
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coursework)
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portfolio, formation program Hours: 80 (40 in-class engagement, 40 hours
Year 2: Fieldwork Major projects: placement as an AP with mentorship and coaching Hours: 40 in-class engagement and at least 50% role as AP CPSEL standards for the ASC are attached, and will be cornerstones for the ADSF CSLC program.
In addition, the ADSF CSLC program will include significant emphasis on: - Managing the Parish-School relationship - Maintaining Catholic identity - Budgeting for tuition-based non-profits - Managing a tuition-based environment - Building successful leadership teams
www.schools.sfarchdiocese.org/stclare-leadlearn
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Work in an ADF school at the time of application Be prepared to make a 2-year minimum commitment to ADSF schools in a leadership position Intend to pursue future leadership position(s) in the ADSF Have a minimum of 3-years of teaching experience in Catholic education Be a practicing Catholic Receive the recommendation of current school principal
PROGRAM DISCLOSURE The ADSF Catholic Administrative Services Certificate (CASC) is an internal certificate, valid in the Archdiocese of San Francisco exclusively.