The timeline
for completing the Minnesota School of Excellence program for
validation varies from one school community to another. For many it can
be accomplished in one school year, but it may take up to two years.
October 1: Letter of intent
due in the MESPA office.
June 1: Completed paper and
electronic Minnesota SOE application (Parts 1 and 2) due in the MESPA
office, along with the $100 application fee.
Mid-June:
Minnesota SOE Review Committee (composed of a representative from each
of the 12 MESPA divisions) conducts initial review of all applications.
If additional work or revision is evident, the schools are notified by June
30 and asked to resubmit Part 2 of the application by late August.
Mid-August:
Minnesota SOE Review Committee conducts final review of
applications.
Before Labor Day: Minnesota School of
Excellence validations finalized and announced to media.
November:
Schools receiving MN SOE validation meet to plan school and community
celebrations and the next step in their MN SOE processes. Follow-up on their improvement plans continues throughout the year.
February:
Principals at schools receiving Minnesota SOE validation honored
during the annual MESPA Institute (statewide convention).
March-June:
Schools receiving MN School of Excellence validation are highlighted in the MESPA Advocate newsletter. MN SOE celebrations take place, honoring the combined work
toward excellence by the principals, teachers, staff, students, parents,
and community. Principals document ongoing results stemming from the MN SOE improvement plans.
Seven year renewal
Minnesota School
of Excellence validation remains in effect for
seven years. After that time has passed, MESPA encourages school
communities to re-initiate the process of self-study and submit a new
application.
Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.
Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.
Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association
