AB430 Principal Training Program

 

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Welcome to the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) and CCSESA Region IV’s AB 430 Administrator Training Program.  CCCOE is an approved State Provider for Modules 1, 2, and 3.  In addition, CCCOE has a regional partnership with CCSESA Region IV for Modules 2 and 3.

AB 430 is designed to help site administrators provide effective leadership in implementing and monitoring standards-based instruction in classrooms to improve student achievement.  The training consists of three modules with the following hours required for completion of the program:

AB 430 PROGRAM
CORE CONTENT
PRACTICUM
Module 1
40 hours
40 hours
Module 2
20 hours
20 hours
Module 3
20 hours
20 hours
Total = 160 hours

Tier II Credit:  Completion of AB 430 is accepted as a valid option for Tier II credit for the Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential. (See "Tier II Information" for more details.)

Reimbursement for Training:  Districts that have applied and are approved by the state will receive a $3,000 reimbursement for principals and assistant/vice principals who complete all three modules.  (See “Frequently Asked Questions” for more information.)


MODULE 1
Leadership and Support of Student Instructional Programs

  • 40 hours/5 days Core Content Training:
    • Elementary School Training
    • Middle School Training
    • High School Training
  • 40 hours Follow-up Practicum

--Click here for more information about Module 1.


MODULE 2
Leadership and Management for Instructional Improvement

  • 20 hours/3 days Core Content Training
  • 20 hours Follow-up Practicum

--Click here for more information about Module 2.


MODULE 3
Leadership in Technology to Improve Student Performance

  • 20 hours/3 days Core Content Training
  • 20 hours Follow-up Practicum

--Click here for more information about Module 3.



--MODULE 1--
Leadership and Support of Student Instructional Programs

Core Content (40 hours/5 days)
Module 1 focuses on:

  • Knowledge of the curriculum frameworks and instructional materials aligned to the content standards
  • Knowledge required to lead and assist teachers in fully implementing the standards-based instructional programs in English/Language Arts, ELA intervention, and/or math
  • Knowledge to plan, monitor, and act on assessment data to improve instruction and student achievement

Requirement
Administrators must participate in Module 1 training at the appropriate grade level and only for English/Language Arts, English Intervention, and/or mathematics textbook programs adopted in their districts.

Follow-up Practicum (40 hours)
Guided by the CCCOE Provider, the administrator will develop and complete a follow-up plan that demonstrates an application and extension of learning for this module.

Click here for Module 1 Practicum.
Click here for Training Schedules.

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--MODULE 2--
Leadership and Management for Instructional Improvement

Core Content (20 hours/3 days)
Module 2 focuses on:

  • School Leadership, Finance, and Human Resources
  • Development of a school culture that addresses the needs of all students
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Alignment of funds to meet the goals of the Single Plan for Student Achievement
  • Effective methods of evaluating, motivating, and improving teacher performance

Follow-up Practicum (20 hours)
Guided by the CCCOE Provider, the administrator will develop and complete a follow-up plan that demonstrates an application and extension of learning for this module.

Click here for Module 2 Practicum.
Click here for Training Schedules.

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--MODULE 3--
Leadership in Technology to Improve Student Performance

Core Content (20 hours/3 days)
Module 3 focuses on:

  • Classroom instructional resources using technology
  • Academic data management and assessment technology
  • Financial and human resource management using technology
  • Professional development through technology

Follow-up Practicum (20 hours)
Guided by the CCCOE Provider, the administrator will develop and complete a follow-up plan that demonstrates an application and extension of learning for this module.

Click here for Module 3 Practicum.
Click here for Training Schedules.

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