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1. GCSA CharterLeader Boot Camp Application- 2016 Cohort

Thank you for your interest in the CharterLeader 2016 Boot Camp.

The program listed below is facilitated by GCSA staff, as well as external expert presenters.

The "boot camp" will run from Monday, June 13, 2016 - Thursday, June 16, 2016. There will also be two follow-up  group meetings during the 2016-2017 school year to discuss how you've implemented the training content.  Those dates will be determined during the "boot camp." Candidates are expected to attend and participate in all cohort meetings and trainings in order to earn three Professional Learning Units (PLUs). Experienced charter school leaders will also serve as mentors to the participants. Topics to be covered include:

* Leadership Assessment, Overview and Best Practices
* Teacher Retention and Induction
* QBE and FTE
* PSC Requirements
* Hiring and Scheduling
* TKES and LKES
* Code of Ethics
* CCRPI
* School Improvement
* Professional Development Planning
* Governance, Risk Management, and Strategic Planning
* Waivers
* Legislative Update
* SPED and RTI
*Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
* Title Programs

Further, candidates are expected to work collaboratively with their mentors to build capacity in leadership and
decision-making.

This application is due NO LATER than Friday, May 13, 2016. Final decisions will be made on or before Friday, May 20, 2016. 

Pricing is as follows:
Bootcamp for 1 leader- $1,000
Bootcamp for 2-3 leaders- $750 per person
Bootcamp for 4 or more leaders- $500 per person

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* 1. Please complete your contact information.

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* 2. Although you may be on summer break, is the school you will be working at during the 2016 cohort an independent, autonomous charter school?

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* 3. My school is a GCSA member. Please check to see if your school is a member at www.gacharters.org, under Schools, Member Schools Directory or contact Jhanelle Adams at jadams@gacharters.org.

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* 4. Please select the role that best describes you. Please select all that apply.

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* 5. If you are a petitioner, please complete the following. If you are not a petitioner, skip to the next question.

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* 6. In a brief paragraph, please describe your role and the % of the day spent serving in this role. If needed, explain based on day, week, month, year, etc. to best capture your role.

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* 7. Do you currently hold a valid teaching and/or leadership certificate that is NOT expired?

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* 8. Please provide PSC certificate #. If you do not have a PSC certificate #, please register for one at MyPSC, www.gapsc.com.

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* 9. Do you hold a degree? Please select all that apply.

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* 10. Please provide a brief statement about your leadership philosophy.

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* 11. Please provide a brief explanation of your reasons for applying for this program and what you expect to gain from this experience.

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* 12. Do you have any immediate questions about the program that we can email you a response to at this time?

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* 13. Describe your strengths and weaknesses as a leader.

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* 14. OPTIONAL: What information would you like to add to be considered that is not captured elsewhere in the application?

In addition to completing this application, please email the following to Waynica Staples at wstaples@gacharters.org with a cover note that says: CHARTERLEADER 2016 COHORT APPLICATION:

1) A resume/CV which includes full education and work history
2) At least 3 professional references with contact information
3) A letter from your immediate supervisor that includes acknowledgment and approval of your participation in the program, approval for release time for all trainings in the program, and support with providing leadership activities (if not currently in a full-time leadership role).

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