The Application Process

for the

District Office Professional Development Program

 

 

The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) is proud to sponsor an exciting, innovative, and challenging leadership program. A one-year program, the District Office Professional Development Program is targeted for district office leaders and those who aspire to District Office leadership. To access a brochure describing the program click here. To access a letter describing the application procedures, application fee, program tuition and schedule for the 2014 - 2015 District Office Professional Development Program click here.

      Persons interested in applying to the District Office Professional Development Program (DOPDP) are required to submit the following:         

 
    1.  Application Form -- The signature of the applicant’s system superintendent, endorsing participation if                       selected, is required.
 
    2.   Resume Form -- Additional resume pages will not be considered.
 
  1. Request for Recommendation Form -- This form should be sent to two individuals who are thoroughly familiar with the applicant, both personally and professionally. Once completed, the forms should be mailed the GSSA office by the individuals completing them.
  1. Application Fee -- A $400 application fee is required and helps defray a portion of the cost of assessment activities. Applicants may submit a system check, personal check, or system purchase order. Checks and purchase orders will be returned if applicants are not selected for participation.

Anyone desiring to nominate an individual to the District Office Professional Development Program may do so by completing the Nomination Form.

The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, July 25, 2014.