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WASA review recommends stable CTE leadership, OSPI compliance and targeted pathways for Granite Falls
Summary
A Washington Association of School Administrators review of Granite Falls’ career and technical education recommended hiring a part-time CTE director, aligning staffing to enrollment, ensuring OSPI course approvals, and expanding advisory-committee engagement to rebuild enrollment and program sustainability.
The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) management review of Granite Falls School District’s career and technical education (CTE) program recommended the district hire a part‑time CTE director, align staffing with enrollment and student interest, and ensure all CTE courses have OSPI approval.
The review, summarized at the meeting by CTE teacher Josh Van Jensen, found that frequent turnover in the district CTE leadership had produced inconsistent direction and compliance. “The findings that are being shared tonight are not my opinions,” Van Jensen told the board. “They are the findings of a very, experienced and very capable group of people that look at and provide usable feedback for growth and change within CTE departments.”
Key findings and recommendations:…
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