Registered Principal Apprenticeship Program

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s application was co-sponsored by NCGYO as well as the Council for Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Other partners who expressed support for the application include the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders, and North Dakota United.

• Principal Apprenticeship Application and Approval
  • North Dakota/NCGYO’s Submitted Application (includes Work Process Schedule)
  • USDOL Bulletin Announcing the Approval
  • NCGYO's One-Pager on the K-12 Principal Registered Apprenticeship

• Aspiring Principal Pipeline Grant
  • Memorandum
  • Grant Highlights
  • RFA

• Participating Education Preparation Programs (EPPs)
  • North Dakota State University
  • University of Mary
  • University of North Dakota

• Registered Principal Apprenticeship Program
  • Education Preparation Provider
    • North Dakota State University
      • Contact: Dr. Hollie Mackey
  • Participating Districts
    • Fargo Public School District
      • Contact: Tamara Uselman
    • Wahpeton Public School District
      • Contact: Michael Kaiser
    • Central Cass Public School District
      • Contact: Morgan Forness

• Resources
  • Q&A Registered Principal Apprenticeship
  • Sample MOU for Registered Principal Apprenticeship

• Contact Information
  • Laurie Matzke, Assistant Superintendent, (701) 328-2284
  • Lisa Johnson, Program Manager, (701) 328-2824