CATEGORIES & DEADLINES

Tech & Learning will recognize exceptional district administrators in select regions around the country who are leading innovation in their schools. We’re seeking district leaders who are reimagining and reinventing education by developing and launching unique and forward-thinking programs, policies, and best practices that have shown to have a positive impact and are also replicable at other districts. 

Nominations can be made for yourself or another individual in any of the below categories. You can nominate in as many categories as appropriate, just be sure to fill in the form for each new nomination. Each nomination requires up to 200 words that details the achievements outlined in the below criteria. You can also upload supporting information.

Deadlines
Please note, each deadline listed below is 1pm, local time, on the day.

REGION:

NOMINATION DEADLINE
1pm:

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION:

VISIT REGIONAL LIVE SUMMIT WEBSITE:

REGIONAL LIVE SUMMIT EVENT DATE:

Denver: National Audience

Submit your nomination by:

May 20, 2024

Event date:
June 22,
2024

Texas

Submit your nomination by:
August 20,
2024

Event date:
September 20, 2024

Northeast

Submit your nomination by:
September 16,
2024

Event date:
October 18, 2024

Midwest

Submit your nomination by:
October 7,
2024

Event date:
November 8, 2024

Categories
There are 11 categories for you to nominate yourself or another district leader in.

1. Best Implementation of Data Privacy
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has taken a proactive approach to ensuring student and district data remains private and secure. Explain why this approach is an exceptional model of data privacy. 

2. Most Innovative Learning Spaces
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has rethought “learning spaces” to create engaging environments that maximize student engagement. Include details of the infrastructure and technology that support these new learning spaces. Explain why this approach is an exceptional model of providing engaging learning spaces. 

3. Best Example of Teacher & Student Wellbeing Programs
How has your district or your nominee’s district supported the wellbeing of your students, teachers, and families? Explain why this approach to the wellbeing of your community is exceptionable and sustainable. 

4. Best Example of Professional Development
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has created and sustained meaningful professional development to support continuous innovation.

5. Best Example of Providing Equity & Access
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has worked creatively to use the broad range of available technologies to support the entire learning community. Explain how this approach was effective in meeting these goals. 

6. Best Overall Implementation of Technology
How does your district or your nominee’s district ensure technology is equitable, accessible, and sustainable? Explain why this overall approach to technology implementation is an exceptional model.  

 

Exceptional Leaders
Who are the leaders in your district who are breaking down silos, supporting school communities, and driving sustainable, equitable innovation in education? Tell us their stories in your nomination.
We will recognize exceptional leaders in the following categories: 

7. Innovative Technology Director Award

8. Innovative Curriculum Director Award

9. Innovative Chief Academic Officer Award

10. Innovative Chief Technology Officer Award

11. Innovative Superintendent Award