State
Prize
APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 12, 2007
The Goldman Sachs Foundation State Prize will recognize a state
that is actively promoting the development of international knowledge
and skills on a wide scale through the creation of robust state
policies and specific program initiatives.
Eligibility
States with a clear focus
and proven track record of raising American awareness of the world
and bridging the international knowledge gap may apply for the
award. Applications must come from a governor's office, the chief
state school officer, or the state board of education.
Criteria
In your application, please
address how the applicant meets the following criteria:
- Clear
state leadership as demonstrated by commitment by governor,
cabinet officers, education, business and community leaders
in promoting international knowledge and skills;
- International
education as a priority in state K-12 policies, especially with
respect to curriculum and student standards;
- Commitment
and specific actions to increase teacher knowledge through teacher
preparation and professional development;
-
Specific
statewide programmatic initiatives (e.g. expanding world languages,
international partnerships, resource networks, promotion of
internationally themed school, technology initiatives);
- Sustainability
of these initiatives; and,
- Measures
of success.
Timetable
| State
Prize Applications Due |
January
12 , 2007 |
| Review
and Site Visits |
January
- March 2007 |
| Award
Ceremony |
Spring
2007 TBD |
Application
Procedure
Candidates can be nominated or apply directly. All must submit
the following information:
- State
profile information (online submission only)
- Narrative
essays addressing each of the criteria (not to exceed 500 words
per essay) describing the state’s efforts to improve international
knowledge and skills for K-12 students and teachers, and in
what respect the state’s work is in keeping with the aims
of the awards program. (online submission only)
- Three
letters of support from individuals or organizations familiar
with the state’s work. (online submission)
Every
applicant must submit a state profile (download
outline of application for more information) and application narratives
electronically using the self-explanatory online form (available
soon). This online form will guide you through the submission
of your school profile and application narrative.
Instructions
for On-line Application
The
following instructions will guide you through the simple on-line
application process. Please prepare your state profile information
and narrative, then click on the button to the right to apply
on-line [coming soon]. The on-line form is self-explanatory. Before
you begin: Download the PDF version of the online form. You will
first choose your own secure username and password. You can then
return to your application as often as you like to add to change
your information before your final submission. Please note that
the text box for each essay is limited to 500 words, you will
not be able to submit more than 500 words per essay. When you
are finished entering in all information you will be given the
option to review your application and submit it. ONCE YOUR APPLICATION
IS SUBMITTED YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE IT. You will be emailed
a confirmation automatically upon submission.
Help
desk
For
program questions, read the FAQ. If
your questions are not addressed, please e-mail gsfprizes@asiasoc.org.
