To earn your Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, you must pass both the CPACE Content (test code 603) and the CPACE Performance (test code 604) exams. While the CPACE Content exam is primarily multiple-choice, the CPACE Performance exam is often considered more challenging due to its written format and real-world leadership scenarios.

Passing the CPACE Performance exam is critical because it assesses your ability to apply leadership skills in practical, high-stakes situations. It tests how well you can analyze classroom instruction and school leadership, offering a realistic measure of how prepared you are to take on an administrative role. Success on this exam demonstrates to potential employers that you can think critically, make data-driven decisions, and effectively lead both teachers and students.

With its emphasis on written analysis and time management, the CPACE Performance exam can be the toughest hurdle in your path to credentialing. This course focuses solely on helping you master the performance exam, giving you the targeted practice and guidance you need to excel and advance your career in educational leadership.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Demonstrates readiness for school and instructional leadership
• Opens up new career opportunities
• Increases marketability as an educational leader