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Volume 7

 

November 2012
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Seeking Nominations for Excellence in Education Award

AdvancED Nebraska is requesting nominations for the Excellence in Education Award.  This state-level award is presented in each state to one individual who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education.  Nominees may be teachers, administrators, board of education members, or community representatives.  Many individuals are making outstanding contributions to our young people and should have the opportunity to be recognized. 

Criteria include a nominee’s success in the following areas:

  • Generates a common vision and mission for higher expectations among students, faculty, and the education community
  • Demonstrates a record of significant, distinguished contribution to the education profession
  • Provides a lasting impact on student learning
  • Serves as a role model and mentor for students and/or future generations of educators
  • Demonstrates significant professional contribution to NCA CASI and AdvancED schools

The Excellence in Education Award is a wonderful way to recognize a person who has done something special for the field of education. 

A letter of nomination may be sent by anyone and should include the professional background of the nominee along with a description of his/her contributions and accomplishments and AdvancED-specific activities.  Please mail your nomination letter by December 5, 2012 to AdvancED Nebraska, PO Box 95163, Lincoln, NE 68509.

School System Accreditation Update

AdvancED School System Accreditation in Nebraska is continuing to grow!  Twenty-four systems in Nebraska have already earned School System Accreditation:  Adams Central, Bellevue, Bennington, Blair, Central City, Conestoga, Cozad, Crete, David City, Douglas County West, Elkhorn, Falls City, Fremont, Gering, Gothenburg, Gretna, Hastings, Holdrege, Johnson County Central, Papillion-LaVista, Plattsmouth, Springfield-Platteview, Waverly District 145, and York. 
                                    
Alliance, Boone Central, Columbus, East Butler, Ralston, Schuyler, and South Central NE Unified #5 will host system External Reviews in the 2012-13 school year and North Platte will host a review in the fall of 2013.  Six additional systems have become applicants:  Centura, Madison, Nebraska City, Norris, Raymond Central, and Wayne.  Congratulations to these school systems on their work in realizing the importance and power of system-wide collaboration!

AdvancED Communications Kit Available

AdvancED has developed a Communications Kit tailored especially for use by schools and school systems to promote their accreditation in their community.   It’s easy to use and holds support tools and resources such as accreditation and diploma seals, press release templates, accreditation brochures, and other promotional items.  These tools will help you spread the word in your community and beyond about your commitment and dedication to student achievement. 
Because these resources have been placed in a repository created only for schools and school systems involved in the accreditation process, your principal, head of school, or superintendent will have details on locating these resources and tools. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office. Don’t delay. Get started spreading the news today!


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