The Lead and Inspire award is presented to an Arizona high school and middle school that fosters rigorous coursework, demonstrates academic achievement and increases the
number of under-represented students in all school programs.

The Options for Excellence Program announces a call for applications for the 2009 Lead and Inspire Award. An Arizona high school and a middle school will be recognized for the innovative methods used to foster academic achievement, rigorous coursework and student engagement. A high school and a middle school will also receive Honorable Mention.

GUIDELINES:
Recipients must be public or nonpublic Arizona middle or high school institutions. One Arizona high school and middle school will receive the award. One high school or middle school will receive Honorable Mention.

Applicants must provide:

  1. a student or student group testimonial.
  2. a professional statement in support of the application, such as a teacher, counselor or principal.
  3. a one page statement explaining what the school has done to increase student achievement , increase IB or AP         participation at the high school or increase student reading and math skills at the middle school, and indicate to what extent programs such as AVID, Honors, Pre-AP or Dual Enrollment have been implemented.
  4. a one page statement that addresses to what extent the school has worked to increase the number of under­represented students enrolled in courses of rigor and school programs.
  5. a parent testimonial that addresses how school programs have supported his/her child.

Applications will be reviewed by the ASU Office of Education Partnerships, the ASU Office of Youth Preparation and the regional College Board and ACT representative.

TIMELINES:
Hard copies of the applications must be received no later than Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Send copies to:

Janet Grant
Options for Excellence Program
Office of Youth Preparation
522 North Central Avenue, Suite 243
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

 

No faxed or email copies will be accepted. Questions?
Please email Janet Grant at janet.grant@asu.edu or call  602-496-2181.  

 

Recipients will be notified of their award January 15, 2009; awards will be presented at school sites.