CTE Makeover Challenge

Submission period now closed.

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Makeover Challenge calls upon eligible schools to design models of makerspaces that strengthen career and technical skills through making.

Eligible entrants who complete the First Round Submission will be invited to participate in the CTE Makeover Bootcamp. During the Bootcamp, schools will have access to resources that will help them improve and expand upon their proposed makerspace concepts.

The deadline for First Round Submissions closes at 11:59:59 PM ET on April 1, 2016. Please submit at least one hour before the deadline to ensure your completed submission is received. Once the form is submitted, it may take a few minutes to load into our system. Please do not reload the form or exit the browser until you see a message confirming that we have received your submission.

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School Overview

Name of School that is eligible for Carl D. Perkins funding *

Only one submission per school will be accepted.

Public or Private School *

Public
Private

Grades Served By School *

School Website

Address of School

Street *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Total School Budget for 2015-2016 Academic Year *

Total Number of Secondary Students Enrolled in the School *

Number of Secondary CTE Students Enrolled in the School *

Percentage of Secondary Students who Qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch *

Percentage of English Language Learners Enrolled in the School *

Internet Connectivity *

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School Description

Describe your school beyond the statistics. Describe your student population, your local community, and the mission and vision of the school. Of what aspects of your school are you most proud? What would you like to improve? *

250 words maximum

Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Your School

Describe your school’s current CTE programs, course offerings, and facilities. How would a makerspace support CTE in your school? *

250 words maximum

Early Vision for Your Makerspace

Describe how your school could benefit from a new or renovated makerspace. Do you plan to create a new space or renovate an existing space? What are your hopes and aspirations for the space and the impact it will have on your students and community? How will the space support CTE students? How will your makerspace support multidisciplinary teaching and learning? *

250 words maximum

Team

Describe the team members and their role in creating the CTE makerspace. Who will help create your Second Round Submission (e.g., students, teachers, administrators, businesses, community organizations)? Team members can change as the Challenge progresses. *

250 words maximum

Authorization Form

Having the support of your school’s administration is critical to bringing your makerspace plans to fruition. Please have the Principal and a District Level Administrator sign off on this submission (examples of a District Level Administrator include the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Development Coordinator, or District CTE Coordinator). Download the CTE Makeover Challenge Authorization Form here and upload a signed copy. *

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Images of Current Space

Upload an image of the space you plan to transform or renovate (e.g., library, lab space). If you have multiple images, please combine them into one document. Zip files will not be accepted.

Accepted upload file formats include: .ppt, .pdf, .jpg, .png; files must not exceed 20 megabytes.

Images of Initial Proposal for Makerspace

Do you already have ideas in mind? Upload an original sketch, image, or video to help describe your proposed makerspace. Do not include an upload of other schools’ makerspaces. If you have multiple assets, please combine them into one document. Zip files will not be accepted.

Accepted upload file formats include: .ppt, .pdf, .mp4, .mov, .jpg, .png; files must not exceed 20 megabytes.

Submission Checklist *

I have read and understand the Rules, Terms & Conditions and fully agree to them.
I represent a school that meets all eligibility criteria as stated in the Rules, Terms & Conditions, including eligibility for Carl D. Perkins funding.
I acknowledge that the signatures of my Authorization Form belong to the signers whose names are listed on the form.

Maker Promise

I would like to receive information from Digital Promise about the Maker Promise, a national network of schools and stakeholders interested in expanding maker learning across the country.

Submission period now closed.

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