Kentucky Department of Education

 

What is STLP
STLP™ The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™) was established in 1994 by the STLP State Advisory Council. Student-designed projects, products and services are created to help the school and community. The program is open to ALL students in all grade levels in every school (P-16) in Kentucky. The Mission of the Student ... More

 

Getting Started with STLP™
Getting started with STLP is very easy.

 

Dates and Deadlines
Schools can use the timeline in planning STLP.

 

Register Online Rubrics and Handbook
REGISTERSchools are to register online to attend any event. Fall Showcases happen in November of each year at 8 different locations across Kentucky. Showcases determine which engineers are selected and which showcases are invited to State Championship.In January, Winter Judging will occur with virtual judges scoring and inviting the best products and ... More

 

STLP Resources
STLP Coordinators and schools need support with the program. Many districts schedule meetings with the school coordinator. Some districts have one contact person within the district to help coordinate district STLP events. All coordinators need support for the program. The resources below will help the coordinator.STLP Web SiteGoogle STLP and look for the Kentucky Department of Education STLP ... More

 

STLP is Projects and Products and Services
STLP foundation is student created projects, products and services. Schools design projects to accomplish the Mission and 6 Goals.Projects can be short or long term. Some projects may continue year after year.At times, projects can morph into a service. The school’s project is so constant and expected that it becomes a ... More

 

Selecting a Judge
Student projects, products and services are a vital part of the STLP program. Schools may participate in different levels of involvement. There are three main events that need judges: Fall Showcase, Winter Virtual Judging and the State Championship. Students gain leadership and technology skills when asked to talk about what they know ... More

 

Steps for Certifying a Project Judge
STLP schools are to make sure the judge knows to review the documents. The rubric and planner can change each year, so judges need to review these documents before arriving on site to judge showcase projects. NOTE: ALL judges need to bring a clip board, pencil and wear comfortable shoes. Dress is casual. Eat ... More

 

Fall Showcase
The school level is the foundation and most important area of involvement for STLP. Schools decide what projects, products and services the group will offer the school and community. These day-to-day, week-to-week activities/projects allow students to gain technology and leadership skills. The schools can expand the participation from school level to ... More

 

On Site Fall Showcase Details
Each Fall Showcase is listed with details concerning the parking, Internet access and lunch.Schools need to bring media, equipment, extension cords and cables. Your table may be far from a power source, bring a long cord to get to the electric. Some sites you must request Internet to gain a guest account.Some sites have difficulty maintaining ... More

 

State Championship
The seventh annual STLP State Championship will be at the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

 

Alumni
Many STLP students return to STLP events to offer support to the program.

 

Awards and Recognition
Awards and RecognitionOne strategy for maintaining a strong program is to offer several levels of recognition.School Level RecognitionMany districts recognize STLP student school accomplishments at local school board meetings. PTA or PTO meetings are another forum where students can show off their skills and accomplishments while involving parents and community members.Many ... More

 

EILA Credit
EILA Credit can be acquired at the STLP State Championship. This professional growth credit can be earned in two ways: 1. Attend and judge in a category at STLP State Championship at Rupp Arena and the Lexington Convention Center. 2. Attend the event and meet with the EILA Credit Leader before ... More

 

Computers 4 Kids
Computers For Kids was begun by Elizabeth Scoville, North Laurel County High School student, in 1999. She shared her process with the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), encouraging other schools to take donated computers and place them in student homes. Local STLP schools can join the network. "Computers 4 Kids NETWORK" matches donated business ... More

 

Cyber Gazette
The Cyber Gazette is the online record of STLP events. STLP encourages students to take an active role in their school and community. Many events take place in schools and their communities which allow students an opportunity to do real writing in real settings.

 

District STLP Involvement
Many school districts have discovered that holding their own local Student Technology Showcase is a great way to raise the quality of the student work in their district. Districts may want to consider holding their own showcase or attend another district's showcase first. Some students participate in the showcase by displaying ... More

 

Gold and Silver Schools
Schools may earn a Gold or Silver School Award. A school may apply for Gold and Silver Status and be recognized at the annual awards program. Send evidence by Feb. 28. Using the rubric, schools create a PowerPoint presentation that documents what the STLP is doing. The major components are: targeting ... More

 

Order a Lapel Pin
Order a lapel pin for your students.

 

Opportunities for STLP Schools
Many times community partners will reach out to STLP. These opportunities allow schools to step up and gain new skills as well as support the community partner.

 

ThinkQuest Kentucky
ThinkQuest is an online learning platform that helps students develop important 21st century skills, including communication, critical thinking, and technology skills. Delivered globally, ThinkQuest includes a project environment that supports collaborative learning; technology competitions that challenge students to solve real-world problems; the award-winning ThinkQuest Library, a learning resource visited by millions; ... More

 

State Championship Awards 2011
The sixth annual STLP State Championship at the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena was on May 13, 2011. Students demonstrated real learning in real time with real purpose. P-12 students from across the state showed what they know and can do with technology in over thirty nine different learning categories covering the Arts, ... More

 

State Championship Awards 2010
The fifth annual STLP State Championship was held May 11, 2010, in Rupp Arena. The awards program celebrates the work and people involved with STLP. Kentucky's Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday opened the event, thanking students and teachers for their hard work at State Championship. Discovery spokesperson Philippe Cousteau presented an award to the five-millionth ... More

 

State Championship Awards 2009
Students from across Kentucky were represented at the STLP State Championships on May 21. During the one day event, students competed and demonstrated technology skills in the categories below. Special awards were given at the event. The following schools and students were honored for projects, products, services and live competition categories at the awards ... More

 

State Championship Awards 2006-2008
Students from across Kentucky were represented at the STLP State Championships 2006-2008. Students competed and demonstrated technology skills in many categories. Students were honored for projects, products and competition areas at the awards ceremony in Lexington at Rupp Arena and the Lexington Convention Center. 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Rupp Arena May ... More

 

Planning for State Championship
More Details on State Championship If your STLP school is planning on attending State Championship this information may help in your decision planning. Apply to attend by Feb. 15. Engineers: Sixteen highly technical students have been invited from Fall Showcase. At State, arrive by 9:30 AM to help set up technical needs Projects: 510 projects are invited ... More

 

Examples of Winning Products
Click the links below for the winning products at State Championship  at Rupp Arena May 13, 2011 and for examples on how the school placed the product online for judging. Since this was last years work, some links were not active, so just the winning product name was listed. To assist judging and viewing by others, ... More