Come and see firsthand how other schools like yours are achieving excellence. The team presentations are open to all NQEC attendees with no pre-registering.
July 26, 2010: Complete Intent to Submit.
August 2, 2010: Complete your PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes.
August 3, 2010: Complete team entry form and upload PPT file, team photo, and company logo (for entries using a credit card).
August & September 2010
Preliminary round of judging and preparation of the feedback report to team..
September 2010
Teams receive their feedback report and are notified of selection for final round at National Quality Education Conference in Rosemont (Chicago), IL.
November 7-9, 2010
FINAL ROUND: Live presentations at National Quality Education Conference in Rosemont (Chicago), IL.
Dale City Elementary, Woodbridge, VA
Team Name: Dale City Math Club Team
Team Type: School Improvement
Dale City Elementary, a Title I school with a high mobility rate, was in danger of not meeting AYP in math. Using a PDSA model and tools such as a Pareto chart, affinity diagram and decision making matrix, the team implemented an innovative approach to fully engage students, particularly struggling students. As a result, math anxiety decreased, enthusiasm for learning greatly increased, and all sub-groups met the AYP requirement.
"The project truly helped us see the effectiveness of using an in depth PDSA to deeply understand the root cause of why our many of our students struggled with math."
2009 Gold Winner — Presentation (PDF, 75 KB)
Victor Elementary School District, Victorville, CA
Team Name: Close the Gap Team
Team Type: Improvement Team
The Close the Gap Team was developed in response to a CAPE feedback OFI (opportunity for improvement) that targeted the need to close the achievement gap between schools and not just between student subgroups within schools. Using the fishbone to discover the root cause and examining the district achievement data, the team selected a solution that resulted in significant student achievement gains.
"The Victor Elementary School District entered the Team Excellence competition to move one step farther on our quality journey as a district."
2009 Silver Winner — Presentation (PDF, 75 KB)
Rockwall ISD, Rockwall, TX
Team Name: Rockwall ISD Human Resources Department
Team Type: Human Resources Leadership Team
Being one of only two public school districts in the State to pay 100% of the health insurance costs for 1,850+ teachers and support staff team members, the Human Resources Department at Rockwall ISD has now designed and developed a modern, state-of-the-art Health Center that rivals the environment and services available at typically only the most elite of private medical centers. Come hear the story behind this great journey as sparked through the vision of our Executive Director and learn how it is positively impacting the culture and learning opportunities of 21st century students.
"Thanks for providing us the opportunity to look introspectively as we seek to transform our operations and become the benchmark for which all others evaluate their own progress."
2009 Bronze Winner — Presentation (PDF, 75 KB)
For more information on the Education Team Excellence Award, please e-mail gbalagopal@asq.org or call 800-248-1946 x 7303.
All 2009 ETEA Winners
