Principals' Institute
Schools Transforming Learning
Designation Program
Criteria
- Campus work aligns with at least one article in the Visioning Document.
- Work is focused on transforming learning while ensuring student engagement.
- A higher-level of teaching and learning is a result of passionate educators willing to take risks in a student-centered environment.
- A positive campus culture, one that values relationships, collaboration, and risk-taking, is at the core of the school.
- Campus leadership is clear in their why and focused on empowering and inspiring others.
How to Become a School Transforming Learning
What Campuses are Eligible for Nomination?
- Campuses led by former and current PIs that have not already been designated.
Who Can Nominate a Campus?
- PIs can nominate their campuses.
- Superintendents or designated central administration representatives may nominate one or more campuses.
How to Nominate a Campus (Nomination packets must contain ALL items listed)
- Tell the campus' story in a 1-2 page (maximum) document* organized in the following sections:
- Overview and Background
- Focus Areas (from Visioning Document articles)
- Work
- Results
- Provide a look at the campus' work in action through a 5-minute (maximum) video.*
- The video should align with the information provided in the application.
- Videos may be submitted as a link or file, but MUST be accessible for all the STL review committee without requesting permission.
- *If a nominated campus is selected for STL designation, documents and videos will be posted at www.n2learning.org.
- Overall Content should:
- Describe how the campus’ work is transforming learning based on the articles of the Visioning Document.
- Provide evidence of action.
- Provide enough depth to support the designation.
- Include:
- Nominee campus’ name, district, address, principal, email, and phone number.
- Nominator’s name and contact information.
- Superintendent’s Endorsement
How to Submit Completed Nomination Packets
Email to julie.diaz@n2learning.org with the subject line: “Nomination – Schools Transforming Learning”.
Nomination packet** checklist:
- 1-2 page (maximum) document
- 5-minute (maximum) video (Note: link or file MUST be accessible without permissions for all review committee members)
- Nominee campus’ name, district, address, principal, email, and phone number
- Nominator’s name and contact information
- Superintendent's Endorsement document
**If a nominated campus is selected for STL designation, documents and videos will be posted at www.n2learning.org.
Recognition/Celebration
- Designated campuses will be:
- Recognized during the Annual Conference
- Showcased on the website through a virtual Schools Transforming Learning tour
Timeline
- January 21,2025 - Nominations Due
- February 27, 2025 - Committee review of nominations; follow-up communication with campuses as needed (expect campus visits from committee representatives)
- February 28, 2025 - Notify all nominees of results
- May 5, 2025 - Recognize and celebrate designated campuses during Annual Conference