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How do I begin the process? Your first step is to write to the district superintendent (DS) including your statement of call and request admission to the candidacy process and assignment of a candidacy mentor. The DS and district committee will assign a candidacy mentor; the DS office will send you an email invitation, which includes instructions to log in, create a password, and enroll online in candidacy. For more information on the candidacy process, visit the Beginning Candidacy page.
Available for download is a user's manual (PDF) to the Online Candidacy Application System (OCAS). This document is an overview of using the online application system. Please send any comments or questions to the Candidacy Coordinator.
Last updated December 1, 2009. Navigating the Online Candidacy Application System Powerpoint Show - download here |
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