Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: internship program.

Assembly Member Hadwick's proposal to modify California's administrative services credential requirements would limit one-year internship programs to those offered by school districts, county offices of education, or regionally accredited higher education institutions. The measure maintains existing credential prerequisites while narrowing the scope of approved internship providers.

Under current law, candidates for preliminary administrative services credentials must possess a valid teaching or specialized credential, complete three years of classroom teaching or equivalent experience, and either complete an approved preparation program or undertake a one-year supervised internship. The proposed changes specifically target the internship pathway, restricting which entities can provide these programs while preserving other qualification requirements. The preliminary credential remains valid for five years from initial administrative employment and cannot be renewed.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing would continue its oversight role but with a more defined set of eligible internship providers to monitor. While the measure introduces no new funding mechanisms, the Commission may need to adjust its program approval processes to align with the modified eligibility criteria. School districts, county offices, and accredited institutions would maintain or potentially expand their roles in administrative preparation, while programs operated by other entities would no longer qualify as approved pathways.