Delta Area Association for
Improvement of Schools


Vocational Education Administrators Academy

Professional development that is designed by the

Vocational Administrators themselves

to meet their special needs

Dr. James Nicholson, Jr., Director

 Email: jnichlsn@dsu.deltast.edu

Phone: 662-846-4354

Fax: 662-846-4402

General Information
A Vocational Administrators Academy-type training has been envisioned by vocational education administrators for some time.  A survey of vocational education administrators has revealed that many of them are approaching their date of licensure renewal and are not on track for timely completion of sufficient SEMI credits.  The Vocational Administrators Academy is not meant to supplant the well designed SEMI training that will continue to be available to all administrators, but it will provide additional training that will have been designed by the vocational education administrators themselves to meet their special needs.

*         An advisory committee for the purpose of designing the SEMI training is established.

*         DAAIS is providing leadership for the design of the training and as the sponsoring agent.

*         DAAIS is promoting the training, handling the scheduling, facilitating the training sessions, and preparing the reports for the Mississippi Department of Education.

*         The Vocational Education Administrators Academy is open to all Mississippi vocational education administrators and other Mississippi administrators who have vocational administration responsibilities.

*         Mississippi vocational education administrators are among those who will be leading the sessions.

*         The Vocational Education Administrators Academy consists of five stand-alone two-day training sessions, each earning ten (10) SEMI credits.

*         A typical daily agenda will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:15 p.m.  This provides for 61/4 contact hours daily.  Active participation and 100% attendance are among the requirements for earning SEMI credit.

Some sessions held during previous Academies:

§        Best Practices

§        Management in Vocational Education

§        Meeting the Needs of Special Students

§        Securing and Managing Funds

§        Technology in Vocational Education Administration

 

Registration Information

The cost for each two-day session is $75.  This fee must be paid when registering.  A check or school purchase order is acceptable.  Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis; therefore, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible.  A maximum of 30 participants will be accepted for each session.  A minimum of 15 participants will be required for each two-day session.  A separate registration form is required for each participant for each activity. 

Confirmation or workshop cancellation notices will be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to the registrant at the address or number on the registration form. 

Participants may apply for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for approved training sessions.  CEU credit is provided through Delta State University’s Division of Continuing Education. 

SEMI credit is provided by the Mississippi State Department of Education.