Announcing the promotional examination process for selecting School Administrators!  We have changed the process in order to make it a more effective and valuable professional development and mentoring tool. Click here for more information.

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The tentative schedule is subject to change based on budget considerations, need, priorities, staffing, and other unforeseen factors.

If you are interested in applying for one of the Spring 2009 examinations, please call the Administrative Selection Unit (ASU) at (213) 241-6886. Please be prepared to provide ASU with your email address and verify your contact information.

Links to Exam Resources for the Administrative Written Exams

The following information is provided to assist candidates in preparing for the administrative written exams. For each exam, we are providing the type of bulletin that would be covered on the written test.  The purpose is only to provide candidates a focus in their preparation for the written test.

Login to Inside LAUSD - Once you click on the link, you will need to enter your Username and Password to access Inside LAUSD. Links to the written test resources can be accessed through the e-library found in Inside LAUSD. Within Inside LAUSD you will find all bulletins and reference materials related to the major subject areas listed on the Exam Announcement. You can use Inside LAUSD to perform a more comprehensive search of all of the subject areas listed on the exam announcement.

Bulletins for all Exams:

• Attendance Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools
• California Safe Schools Assessment--Reporting of School Crime Incidents
• Criteria for Evaluation of Instructional Materials and off-site Instructional activities
• Visitors to School Campuses
• Health and Safety
• Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements
• Effective Teaching Practices

Additional Resources/Subject Areas for All Exams:

• Los Angeles Unified School District - This link will give you access to the union contracts for AALA and UTLA.
• Guidelines for Instruction

Special Education Materials:

• Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual (available at schools and local districts' offices)
• Chanda Smith Consent Decree Plan

Adult Education Bulletins:

•   Adult School Diploma and Certificate Requirements
•   Enrollment Guidelines for the Various Adult School Programs
•   Average Daily Attendance and Class Size Procedures and Regulations
•   Testing Procedures and Requirements for GED, CHSPE, and CASHEE
•   State Requirements for Adult Education in California
•   Budget (Principal-level exam only)
•   Staffing (Principal-level exam only)
•   Marking Practices

AP, SCS Bulletins:

• Enrollment Data and Master Schedule Preparation (norms)
• Student Record Maintenance Procedures and Practices (roll book)
• Student Graduation Requirements