Program Administration Scale, 3rd Edition (PAS-3)

by Teri N. Talan, Jill M. Bella, and Paula Jorde Bloom

Research consistently finds that high-quality administrative practices are crucial for ensuring program quality as well as beneficial results for children and families. This valuable tool includes 25 items clustered in 9 subscales, which measure whole leadership functions of center-based early care and education programs. The PAS-3 is applicable for multiple uses: program self-improvement, technical assistance, professional development, quality monitoring, research, evaluation, and public awareness. This third edition of the PAS includes updated national norms, revisions to support the reliable use of the instrument, and additions to better assess the effectiveness of early childhood leadership practices. To learn more or buy this book, visit New Horizons.

How to Get Certified

Is your goal is to understand the Program Administration Scale, 3rd edition (PAS-3) at a deeper level or to administer the tools reliably in your state or region? If so, assessor certification is for you. Why seek certification? Certified PAS-3 assessors…

  • Develop a deeper understanding of the PAS-3 and demonstrate reliability in delivering the tool
  • Have access to an online version of the PAS-3 that generates a computerized report from the assessment data
  • May be eligible to seek positions or consultant roles that require PAS certification.

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How to Get Recertified

PAS Assessor Certification is valid for two years and may be renewed through a recertification process. Recertification is also valid for a two year period and can be renewed once. The recertification process is described here. If you have any questions please contact pas.bas@nl.edu.

“Getting Ready for the PAS” Online Module

This online module is designed to provide an overview of the second edition of the Program Administration Scale (PAS-2). Learn how formal assessment can help you identify strengths and target areas for improvement. You’ll 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. Visit our eLearning storefront and search for “PAS.” There is an ExceleRate Illinois option and an option for non-Illinois residents.

PAS Certified Assessor List

The individuals listed below successfully completed Assessor Reliability training on the Program Administration Scale (PAS). During the training, they achieved reliability, became Certified PAS Assessors, and maintained that certification.