FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Eric J. Smith
Commissioner of Education
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
DR. AKSHAY DESAI
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
February 25, 2008
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
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District
Superintendents
FROM:
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Lucy D. Hadi
Chancellor, Division of Workforce Education
SUBJECT:
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2008 Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar for Workforce Education
I am pleased to announce the third annual Workforce Education Leadership Seminar. This
seminar is a premier leadership development opportunity for mid-level managers who are
seeking advancement to senior-level positions in Workforce Education.
The goal of the Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar (CLS) is to prepare future workforce
administrators to take the place of directors who are retiring or moving on to other positions.
We are asking you to nominate one person from your district to participate in this leadership
developm
ent opportunity. Please send your letter of support for the candidate whom you believe
would benefit from this valuable experience. There are only twenty-five openings available to
nominees who meet the criteria and application deadline, so please submit your nomination no
later than March 28, 2008. Nomination letters should be sent to Chancellor Hadi at the address
below or can be emailed to yvette.hargreaves@fldoe.org.
Additionally, each nominee will be required to complete an online application and submit a
curriculum vitae. The application can be found on the Department’s web site at
http://data.fldoe.org/register/wfleadership/. Curricula vitae should be submitted via email to
Yvette Hargreaves.
325 W. GAINES STREET, SUITE 744 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-9469 • www.fldoe.org
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A team of reviewers will consider each complete application and will recommend twenty-five
candidates for participation. The committee recommendations will be communicated to you and
selected nominees by April 2008.
The Division of Workforce Education and the Florida Association for Career and Technical
Educators (FACTE) will underwrite the cost of the seminar development and coordination,
seminar materials and some meals. Additionally, travel and hotel expenses will be reimbursed to
the participant. A $175 registration fee will be the responsibility of the nominating
district/agency. A fact sheet is enclosed which provides details on the conference location and
dates.
Thank you for your support of this exciting program. We look forward to having a
representative from your county as part of the third graduating class.
Enclosure
c:
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Technical Center Directors
Local Career & Technical Education Directors
2008 Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar
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Sponsored by
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The Division of Workforce Education and
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The Florida Association for Career and Technical Educators
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Who should attend:
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Workforce administrators that have been identified as potential leaders in their field
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and are interested in advancing to senior-level positions within workforce education.
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Dates:
June 11, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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June 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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June 13, 8:00 a.m. to noon
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Location:
The Shores Resort and Spa
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2367 South Atlantic Avenue
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Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118
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(386) 767-7350
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Rate: $125 per night
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Group Name: Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar
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Associated Expenses:
Travel and hotel expenses will be reimbursed by FACTE.
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$175 registration fee to be paid by nominating district.
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(Payable to the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education—FACTE)
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