How to Apply for Credential Recommendation
Candidates must successfully complete all required credential coursework, all cycles of the California Administrator Performance Assessment, and have 5 years of experience.
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Upload all application documents and submit via the appropriate application linked below.
If you DO NOT have access to your Stan State email:
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Contact Credential Services if you do not have a Stan State email via the contact form .
Applications will be rejected if:
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Application documents are emailed to Credential Services. All application submissions must be submitted through the application link, UNLESS you do not have access to your Stan State email. Contact Credential Services if you don't have a Stan State email.
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Spring 2026 Completers submitting applications before June 5 will have applications rejected and will need to resubmit. Spring 2026 Completer applications can be submitted from June 5
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Complete the Internship Credential Application PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO CCTC.
You will need the following documents to complete your application:
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Verification of Experience- Verification of Experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources. School or district personnel other than the applicant must verify all experience. Letter must be submitted with original signatures. Please do not use the letter of recommendation for the program and instead request a new letter verifying your employment experience.
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Internship Agreement
Please note: The certificate of eligibility acts as a placeholder until you receive a formal job offer
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Complete the Certifiacte of Eligibility Application PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO CCTC.
You will need the following documents to complete your application:
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Verification of Experience- Verification of Experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources. School or district personnel other than the applicant must verify all experience. Letter must be submitted with original signatures. Please do not use the letter of recommendation for the program and instead request a new letter verifying your employment experience.
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Cal APA test scores
Please note: the preliminary administrative services credential is only for those with a formal job offer.
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Complete the Credential Application PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO CCTC.
You will need the following documents to complete your application:
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Verification of Experience- Verification of Experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources. School or district personnel other than the applicant must verify all experience. Letter must be submitted with original signatures. Please do not use the letter of recommendation for the program and instead request a new letter verifying your employment experience.
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Cal APA test scores
Notes:
Contact Credential Services if you do not have a Stan State email via the contact form .
Application and additional information is available at the Credential Services Office website.
If additional assistance from Credential Services is needed, please complete the Microsoft Form and they will reach out to you.
Updated: July 28, 2026