STLP IS YOUR
WHOLE SCHOOL
Empowering KY’s Students for 25+ years!
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) uses project-based learning principles to empower student learning and achievement. STLP provides a means for student to design, make, connect and learn through technology utilization and creation of original digital content.
Student products, projects, and services are showcased through local, regional, and state events. The “Big 3” events include Regionals, DPOJ, and STLP State Championship.
Open and available to every K-12 student in Kentucky,
STLP is more than a club… it’s your whole school!
SPECIAL MESSAGE: STLP and COVID-19
Students, educators and families/caregivers are facing uncertain times. We all recognize the need to remain agile and flexible as school plans evolve across our state. STLP is committed to remaining equally agile and flexible as we make our plans for 2020-21. STLP will continue to engage learners in standards based, technology focused, academic activities throughout this pandemic.
We know that STLP is important to you — and, for many schools, has been woven into the school day as a vital aspect of teaching/learning — but, safety considerations must remain our top priority. So, whether we can do STLP in person, transition to all-digital events, or embrace a hybrid model, please know that we’re working hard now to make adjustments that will allow every school, STLP Coach, and student experience meaningful learning opportunities no matter the reopening model your district employs.
For now, mask up, wash those hands, keep 6′ apart and get ready for another great STLP season! #TeamKentucky
SHINE BRIGHTLY
Engage with STLP and Build:
Important Dates 20-21
| Dates | Event/Activity |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 SEASON KICK OFF | |
| August 2020 | Students explore projects, products, and services to develop for coming year |
| Aug. - Oct. | STLP Coordinator/Coaches Connections events (sponsored locally) |
| Oct. 4 - 10 | Get Recognized Week - Kick off STLP Season by completing the form |
| Sept. - April | District/School Showcases (Regional/State practice presentations) |
| 2020 PROJECT QUALIFIERS (Regionals in All-Digital Format) | |
| November 20 | Deadline to reserve Level 1 Project judging placeholders |
| December 11 | Deadline to submit link to Level 1 Project presentation for online judging |
| Dec. 14-15 | Judges review, score and give feedback on Level 1 Project presentations |
| 2021 DPOJ: DIGITAL PROJECT ONLINE JUDGING | |
| February 19 | Deadline to submit links to Digital Products for online judging |
| Feb. 22 - ? | Judges review, score and determine DPOJ State Finalists |
| TBA | STLP Coaches Present/STLP Engineers at KySTE |
| 2021 STLP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP | |
| TBA | Deadline to register for State (Projects, Products and Challenges) |
| Mar. 31 - May 7 | STLP State Championship window (formats TBA) |
| 2020-21 SEASON WRAP UP | |
| May 8 - July 31 | Window to Submit Gold Status documentation online (for 2021-22 STLP year) |
| August 2021 | STLP Website and Resources updated for 2021-2022 |
BE BOLD.
JOIN US.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT 2020-21 STLP DATES
STLP is excited to announce that all of the Big 3 Events: Regionals, DPOJ and State Championship will continue to be offered to every school. Although the format of each event may be adjusted to account for up-to-date restrictions, we are proud to keep moving forward!
Thank you for your flexibility and grace as we work together to maneuver through this pandemic. #STLPRocks!
NOTE: And dates listed as TBA will be updated. For alerts, follow @STLPKentucky @jeffsebulsky