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NELMS SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL AWARDS

View Spotlight Schools Nomination Form/Selection Criteria

See the list and links to Spotlight Schools

Purpose: The purpose of the Spotlight School Award is to recognize schools that have a record of powerful learning for young adolescents and consistently observe middle level best practices. A NELMS Spotlight School is recognized for developing strong effective programs that reflect concepts contained in Turning Points 2000 and This We Believe.

Application Process: Schools submit data to NELMS by completing surveys and providing additional supporting documentation. NELMS will review these materials and make the selection of schools that will continue. Following the initial selection, one or two representatives of NELMS will visit the school. After the visit, schools worthy of Spotlight School recognition will be notified. NELMS representatives are from another state and are selected for their impartial knowledge of effective middle level practices and similar demographic experience. NELMS also recognizes schools based on its knowledge of individual middle level schools. Schools that have experienced the NELMS School Assessment process may be awarded the Spotlight School designation as a result of the assessment.