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California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA)

A performance assessment (portfolio or written submission), not a multiple-choice test.

At a glance

Exam details

Format
Performance assessment consisting of three leadership cycles: Leadership Cycle 1: Analyzing Data to Inform School Improvement and Promote Equity Leadership Cycle 2: Facilitating Communities of Practice Leadership Cycle 3: Supporting Teacher Growth (ctcexams.nesinc.com)
Passing score
CalAPA passing standards. (ctcexams.nesinc.com)
Fee
Cycle 1: $125 Cycle 2: $150 Cycle 3: $150 (ctcexams.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

Where it's used

State
California