WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program Application

WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program 24-25 Application

DUE: April 30, 11:59 pm
Candidates Must:

Submit the following items in this application:
- Completed Application
- Detailed Resume (submitted in application)
- No more than two-page letter, single-spaced, 12-point font, expressing your interest in and commitment to participating in the WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program. In addition, candidates must respond to the following:
  - Why are you pursuing this program and how will it help you achieve your professional goals? How has your experience influenced your interest in pursuing these goals?
  - Provide an example of an obstacle that you have had to overcome as you pursued your professional goals and what did you learn from that experience?
  - What meaningful projects are you interested in engaging in during the program to support your leaderhsip growth in CTE?
  - What additional supports might you need to be successful in completing this program?
- Two completed CTE Director Preparation Program Recommendation Forms
- Approval from supervisor and district superintendent to participate fully in program
- Must have a mentor throughout the program that currently holds a state CTE administrator certifcate and agrees to particpate in mentor training and support the mentee.
Criteria to be considered for this program:

There are a limited number of candidates accepted into this program each year.
- Candidates must register and attend the WA-ACTE 2024 Summer Conference, the WACTA fall and spring conferences, and the WA-ACTE 2025 Summer conference as part of the program expectations
- Candidates must commit to attending the 2-day, once per month Friday and Saturday sessions
- Candidates must have a CTE mentor that has earned their CTE director certificate from OSPI
- Candidates must commit to completing all work associated with program completion
- Candidates must be members of both WACTA and WA-ACTE
Program Costs:
- $3,500 program fee
- Conference registration fees for WA-ACTE Summer Conference 2024, WACTA Fall Conference 2024, Spring WACTA Confernece 2025, and WA-ACTE Summer Conference 2025 (Approximately $2,000)
- Travel costs to program locations once per month
All requirements of the application listed above must be completed in order to be considered for this program. Please submit your completed application and associated materials by 11:59 pm, March 29, 2024.
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I have read and understand the expectations for applying to the WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program.

Personal Information
Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name:*
Gender:*

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Race
Ethnicity
Birth Date:*

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Personal E-mail:*
Work Email*
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Work Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Home Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Work Address:*

Street Address

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Are you currently serving as a CTE director, or have you been assigned the role for the next school year? *
List current educational certification number and educational certification type you currently hold:

Candidate Documentation
Resume

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Candidate interest letter and question responses

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Program Expectations

I agree to complete all program expectations by the established deadlines in order to complete the program and gain approval to apply for the CTE director certificate through OSPI. If I do not complete the program expectations, I understand that I will not be considered a completer of this program. If I do not participate in the program or do not complete assignments, I understand that I will be removed from the program and will not complete the requirements to apply for the CTE Director Certification through OSPI. All associated costs of the program are non-refundable.
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I agree to complete all program expectations by the established deadlines in order to complete the program and gain approval to apply for the CTE director certificate through OSPI.
Candidate Financial Obligations
- I understand that I must submit the $3,500 program fee upon official acceptance to the WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program.
- I understand that release time to attend the conferences and the one Friday once per month sessions for a total of 12-15 days is required. Offsite attendance is required for all in-person sessions across the state
- I understand that I must register and attend the WA-ACTE 2024 Summer Conference, WACTA fall and spring conferences, and WA-ACTE 2025 Summer Conference
- I understand that I am responsible for any associated conference registration costs (approximately $1,700 for all conferences), meals, transportation, and hotel costs associated with the WA-ACTE CTE Director Preparation Program
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I understand that I am financially obligated to pay for all costs associated with participation in this program.
Anti-Discrimination Policy Agreement:
The following polices have been set forth to notify applications of the WA-ACTE anti-discrimination policy. Please read the following polices before submitting your application and acknowledge that you have read and understand the policy:

WA-ACTE does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law. Our association is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to the selection process.

Any violation of this policy will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate disciplinary action. If an applicant believes someone has violated this policy or otherwise has questions regarding this policy, the applicant may bring the matter to the attention of the executive director.
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I have read and understand the anti-discrimination policies

District Support Form
- The school district and/or candidate applicant agree to the following:
- Payment of the program fee of $3,500
- Release time to attend the conferences and the one Friday and Saturday once per month sessions for a total of 12-15 days is required. Offsite attendance is required for all in-person sessions across the state
- Assign a qualified mentor for the duration of the CTE program OR working with WA-ACTE CTE preparation program to find a qualified mentor to support the candidate. Mentors must be currently state certified as CTE directors in Washington
- Attend all scheduled training sessions
- Register, pay, and attend WA-ACTE 2024 and 2025 Summer Conferences in full
- Register, pay, and attend the WACTA 2024 fall and 2025 spring conferences in full
District Support Documentation - Download this document, have it signed and submit below.
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Candidate Mentor Information
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Email
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District

References

Submit the name, relationship, and email address of your references below. A reference form will be sent to your two references.
Name and Relationship of Reference 1*
Email of Reference 1
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Name and Relationship of Reference 2:*
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