One option for receiving a California Preliminary Administrative Credential is to pass the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE), which is administered by Pearson.  The examination includes two parts:  (1) a written portion consiting of seventy multiple choice items, three essays, and a case study; and (2) the development of a video.  The CPACE will next be administered from June 13 through June 19, 2013 in several locations throughout California.  To assist prospective administrators in preparing for the CPACE, ACSA is offering the Aspiring California Educators (ACE) test preparation program.  ** PLEASE NOTE:  All Summer 2013 session are full.  The Fall 2013 dates will be available soon.  You may email ACE Training Coordinator at rmorgan@acsa.org to receive an email once registration is open.  Thank you.

Southern California

April 27 & May 11, 2013 - Full
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA  92653

June 1 & June 8, 2013 - Full
ACSA Office
3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Ste A230
Ontario, CA  91764

Northern California 

May 4 & May 18, 2013 - Full
ACSA Office 
1575 Bayshore Highway 
Burlingame, CA  94010 

May 11 & June 1, 2013 - Full
ACSA Office
1029 J Street, Suite 300 
Sacramento, CA  95814


Registration fee is $495 and includes 13 hours (2 Saturday sessions) of training and practice, two continental breakfasts, two lunches.

Attendees will:

• Become familiar with the standards used in designing the test

• Learn test-taking strategies for the California administrative licensure assessment

• Understand the types of test items and scoring

• Practice writing responses

• Receive feedback on practice

Please contact the ACE Training Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.  We thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!