Step 1:

Applicants will need to submit no later than January 4, 2008 a written application that does not exceed 5 pages in length (use a standard 12 point font with 1 inch margins). There is one common application at all levels (K-8, Elementary, Middle & Secondary). You must address the following 5 questions in your application:

a. How does the school personalize to meet the needs of all students?
b. Summarize key data trends in your school and tell us what it means.
c. Describe a school initiative or innovation that has had a positive impact.
d. Review the EDies School of Excellence rubrics and briefly highlight key strengths of your school. Click here for the rubric [PDF document].
e. If selected as a school representative of excellence, how will you inspire other schools to strive for excellence?

Step 2:

The “ED”ies Committee will notify all schools that apply by February 8 as to whether or not they will be invited to present to the selection committee.

Step 3:

Presentations to the selection committee will occur before March 10 and will be 30 minutes in length with 15 minutes for questions/answers. The time and location will be announced at the time of notification.

Step 4:

All schools will be notified by March 15, 2008 as to whether or not they will receive a follow-up visit from the selection committee. Date and time of the visit will be announced at that time.

Step 5:

Visits will take place in late March or early April and be a half-day in length. Exact times are to be determined.

Step 6:

Announcements will be made in May as to the recipient of the award and any finalists for the award. Finalists will be determined after all visitations have been completed.