Planning proposal - Innovative education program

To be considered, the planning proposal at a minimum must include: 1. Rationale and vision. a. Provide justification for implementation of an innovative education program. Cite research, evidence-based, or best practice information. b. Describe how the innovative education program will: (1) Improve the delivery of education; (2) Improve the administration of education; (3) Provide increased educational opportunities for students; or (4) Improve the academic success for students. 2. Stakeholder engagement. Describe how the planning process included stakeholders. Stakeholders should include district and school leaders, teachers and teacher leaders, students, parents, school district board or school governing board members, community and business leaders, and institutions of higher learning where appropriate. 3. Public school district board and nonpublic school governing board - Approval. The board or governing board must approve the innovative education program planning proposal. Documentation of approval must include: a. In the case of a public school, approved minutes of the meeting at which the innovative education program planning proposal was discussed and approved by the district board and signed by the president of the board and the superintendent; or b. In the case of a nonpublic school, approved minutes or an official statement indicating when the innovative education program planning proposal was discussed and approved by the governing board and signed by the chair of the governing board and the chief executive officer. 4. Professional development. Establish and describe a professional development plan aligned to the innovative education program. 5. Application process. a. Schools, school districts, and nonpublic schools are encouraged to submit an innovative education program planning proposal by November first. b. No specific form is required. c. Innovative education program planning proposals should be mailed or emailed to the director, office of school approval and opportunity.