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Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award

Introduction

Florida and the nation has lost a champion for equitable school choice

The application cycle of the Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award Committee invites ALL SCHOOL CHOICE STAKEHOLDERS to apply. This includes all individuals who support the mission that “All Florida parents will be informed of all educational options and opportunities.” Applicants may be state of Florida or school district employees, Florida participants in community or parent based organizations (public or private) which promote School Choice and/or parental involvement for school choice,  or private businesses or individuals who have made contributions (service or funding) to School Choice/parental involvement.

Winners of this prestigious award will receive a certificate, plaque and a half-scholarship for a master’s degree or doctoral degree of study to Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education.

 

History

2010 Champion of School Choice Award Winners

2009 Champion of School Choice Award Winners

2008 Champion of School Choice Award Winners

Criteria

The applicant will choose two of the following areas to identify contributions to School Choice:

  1. Inter-district or inter-agency collaboration and/or agreements that remove barriers and increase Choice
  2. Parent awareness and assistance
  3. Marketing strategies that reach targeted population and empowers families
  4. Practices that promote equity
  5. Innovative transportation practices
  6. Effective Parent Resource Centers
  7. Must be a current member to be eligible. Click here to see if you are a member and if not enroll today.

Application Format

The application must be fully completed in one document, no attachments, with a cover page, table of contents, introduction, vitae, and three letters of recommendation. All supporting documentation must be included in the main document. Please see a sample of previous applications above as a template to get you started. Nominate your champion for school choice today!

Deadline

The deadline for all applications is December 30, 2011, with application screening and final decisions by January early January 2012.  We plan to recognize the winners during the Inaugural International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference to be held at Nova Southeastern University’s main campus Fort Lauderdale-Davie. Click here for more information.

Please submit your PDF application to fpscc@nova.edu. 
You may also send an original to our office at:
Florida Parental School Choice Consortium
c/o Nova Southeastern University
1750 NE 167th Street, Tech Building 3rd Floor
North Miami Beach, FL 33162