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