In 2023, North Dakota became the first state to obtain approval for including school administrators in a federally supported apprenticeship program. The initiative is designed to provide supervised, on-the-job training for educators while they obtain the academic credentials required to advance their careers.
NDDPI's application was co-sponsored by National Center for Grow Your Own (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.
Requests for Applications are currently closed.
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
Ann Ellefson, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Support, (701) 328-2488
Education Preparation Provider:
North Dakota State University - Contact: Amanda Cordova
Participating Districts:
- Fargo Public School District
- Wahpeton Public School District
- Central Cass Public School District
Education Preparation Provider:
University of North Dakota - Contact: Dr. Laura Link
Participating Districts:
- Grafton Public Schools
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- Manvel Public Schools
- North Border Public Schools
Education Preparation Provider:
North Dakota State University - Contact: Amanda Cordova
Participating Districts:
- Fargo Public Schools
- Hettinger Public School
- Midkota Public School
- Turtle Mountain Community School
- West Fargo Public Schools
- White Shield Public Schools
Education Preparation Provider:
University of North Dakota - Contact: Dr. Laura Link
Participating Districts:
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- Kensal Public School
- Mandan Public Schools
- Mapleton Public School
- Midkota Public School
- Minto Public School
Education Preparation Provider:
University of North Dakota
Participating Districts:
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- Mandan Public Schools
- Manvel Public School
- Maple Valley Public School District
- Midkota Public School
- Minot Public Schools
- South Heart Public School
- West Fargo Public Schools