Applicant Information - Blue Ribbon Schools Program

National Blue Ribbon Schools Program

Applicant Information

2011-2012 Application PDF | Word

2012 Non-public School Assessment Information PDF | Word

Number of Nominations per State, DoDEA, BIE and CAPE PDF | Word

2011-2012 Blue Ribbon Schools Program Timeline and Process:

November 7, 2011	The Secretary sends a letter of invitation to the CSSOs, the BIE, the DoDEA, and the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) requesting the submission of information for nominated schools.
December 16, 2011	Public school nominations from CSSOs, BIE, and the DoDEA are due to the Department.
January 4, 2012	The Department invites schools nominated by CSSOs, OIE, and DoDEA to apply for recognition as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
January 6, 2012	Non-public school applications are due to CAPE.
January 30, 2012	CAPE selects its nominations.
March 2, 2012	Completed public and non-public school (from CAPE) applications are due to the Department.
April, 2012	Applications are reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
May, 2012	Applications are reviewed for compliance with eligibility criteria.
August, 2012	States certify that nominated public schools have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
September, 2012	The Secretary announces the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
November, 2012	Two representatives from each school, the principal and a teacher, attend the recognition ceremony in Washington, DC.