(re)defining Excellence Awards

2013 Winners

Waterloo Region District School Board, winner of the 2013
(re)defining Excellence in the Classroom Award

Eastridge Elementary School, winner of the 2013
(re)defining Excellence in the School Award

Warsaw Community Schools, winner of the 2013
(re)defining Excellence in the District Award

Solution Tree Wants to Give Your School $10,000!

Excellence is not a predefined destination but a journey of continuous improvement for educators and students alike. At the 2014 Professional Learning Communities at Work™ Summit, we'll be highlighting those special districts, schools, and teacher teams who have positively impacted learning in their classroom, school, and district. To congratulate you for your efforts and help you continue your journey of continuous improvement, Solution Tree will make a $10,000 contribution to the school or district of each of the (re)defining Excellence Award winners (three total) in cash or as credit on account with Solution Tree.

Here's how you could win.

(re)defining Excellence in the Classroom Award

One collaborative teacher team (two or more individuals) nominated for the award will win. The award honors extraordinary efforts and contributions to a school and classroom. In addition to $10,000, this team will receive a $200 credit to purchase Solution Tree materials for their school, along with two free registrations ($1,478 value) to the 2014 PLC at Work™ Summit and recognition at the awards ceremony.

Nominees will demonstrate:

• Commitment and dedication to collaboration and innovation
• Active leadership and dedication to continuous improvement
• Contributions to the advancement of instructional best practices

(re)defining Excellence in the School Award

One school nominated for the award will win. The award honors extraordinary efforts and contributions to improve student learning. In addition to $10,000, this school will receive a $200 credit to purchase Solution Tree materials for the school, along with two free registrations ($1,478 value) to the 2014 PLC at Work™ Summit and recognition at the awards ceremony.

Nominees will demonstrate:

• Efforts to advance the district’s vision, mission, and goals
• The value of a shared leadership approach
• Commitment to instructional leadership and learning for all
• High level of community involvement in the school

(re)defining Excellence in the District Award

One school district nominated for the award will win. The award honors the district’s extraordinary efforts and contributions to its schools and collaboration and implementation of 21st century practices. In addition to $10,000, this district will receive a 2013 Solution Tree Library, along with two free registrations ($1,478 value) to the 2014 PLC at Work™ Summit and recognition at the awards ceremony.

Nominees will demonstrate:

• Exceptional vision in leading the development and implementation of a districtwide plan
• An open-minded approach in considering nontraditional solutions to traditional problems
• A commitment to embedded professional development for all
• Exemplary leadership in advancing the integration of 21st century skills in all facets of teaching and learning

Nominations may be submitted by any member of the school or district (including students) or the general public. Teachers, administrators, and districts may also nominate themselves. If you wish to nominate an outstanding educator or district in your area, please contact that educator or district first and receive their permission to do so.

The nomination deadline is December 31, 2013. Winners will be announced January 14, 2014,

Rules and Regulations (PDF)

How to Create and Upload Your Video Submission (PDF)

Nomination Form