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Resources for principals, vice principals, and other administrators.

21st Century California School Leadership Academy
Information regarding California's 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA).

California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL) External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)
The CPSEL are the standards against which clear credential candidates are measured to indicate sufficient mastery of the clear induction program content. A full copy of the standards, their elements, and sample indicators can be found in the document.

Professional Learning
Collaborative professional development aligned to student learning and standards that prepares, trains, and recruits high-quality teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and other staff.

Questions:   Teacher and Leader Policy Office | TLPO@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-7331
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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