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Getting Ready for the PAS (2nd Edition)

Course Number
GR PAS
Price
100.00
Overview
This version of the module is for non-Illinois residents only. If you are an Illinois resident, please locate the ExceleRate IL version of this module in our Store Front.

This online module is designed to provide you with an overview of the Program Administration Scale (PAS). Learn how formal assessment of your leadership and management practices can help you identify program strengths and target areas for improvement. You will spend time exploring what each item of the PAS measures, have the opportunity to practice scoring, prep for a formal assessment, and learn how to use the PAS to create a program improvement plan.

This module must be completed by December 11, 2026. 

You will earn 8.0 Professional Development clock hours upon successful completion of this module.

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Objective

The objectives of this module will help you:

  • Understand the rationale for focusing on the quality of administrative practices
  • Learn how formal assessment is a useful tool for identifying strengths and targeting areas for improvement
  • Understand the content of the PAS
  • Learn how to score the PAS
  • Prepare for a formal PAS assessment
  • Learn how to use data from a PAS assessment to create a quality improvement plan
Additional Information
While you do not need to purchase the PAS book to complete this module, you may find it helpful to have one as a resource as you participate in this module.

PAS books can be purchased from several vendors. Below is an image of the book. 



Course Hours
8.00