The Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) at UC Berkeley prepares candidates for educational leadership with a focus on equitable outcomes, offering a master's degree and administrative credential in 14 months. Admission requires a passing CBEST score, a valid California teaching credential, at least five years of teaching experience, and a teaching demonstration. Information sessions for potential applicants are scheduled from September to November 2017, with a deadline for applications by December 15, 2017.

1. Revised as of 9/15/17
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The Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) provides preparation for reform‐oriented candidates
who are ready, willing and interested in achieving equitable educational outcomes
for all students. In 14 months, candidates earn a Masters of Arts in Education
as well as the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Active, rigorous and relevant instruction are hallmarks of the program.
Admission requirements include:
o Passing score on California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
o Current valid California clear or life teaching or services prerequisite credential
o At least five years of full-time classroom teaching or pupil personnel services experience
o High quality teaching experience (recent 10-20 minute video with accompanying lesson plan)
2018-2019 Information Sessions – Fall 2017 (Please attend one)
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 1:00pm–3:00pm, Room 2319, Tolman Hall, UC Berkeley*
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 4:00pm–5:30pm, Conference Room, Peres Elementary School, 719 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 4:00pm–5:30pm, Room 12, United for Success Academy, 2101 35th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 1:00pm–3:00pm, Room 2326, Tolman Hall, UC Berkeley*
Thursday, October 26, 2017, 4:00pm–5:30pm, Library, Paul Revere School, 555 Tompkins Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:00pm–8:00pm, Room 2326, Tolman Hall, UC Berkeley*
Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/pli-info-session
RSVP is appreciated but not required.
Attendance is recommended but not required for eligibility.
Attendees should plan to stay for the entire session.
2018-2019 Application Deadline: December 15, 2017
More information at http://principals.berkeley.edu/pli
Questions? pli+apply@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7458
*Tolman Hall is located on the Northwest corner of the UC Berkeley Campus,
on Hearst Avenue at Arch Street/Le Conte Avenue
Please also visit the PLI table at the Teachers 4 Social Justice Conference,
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 9:00am–4:00pm, Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco