Kentucky Department of Education

 

What is STLP
STLP™ The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™) is a project-based learning program that empowers students in all grade levels to use technology to learn and achieve. It was established in 1994 by the STLP State Advisory Council, which is composed of teachers, students and community leaders.Student-designed projects, products and services are created ... More

 

STLP™ Mission and Goals
The Mission of the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™) is to  advance individual capabilities; to motivate all students; and to create leadership opportunities through the use of technology.

 

Getting Started with STLP™
How to Begin STLP

 

STLP Resources
Electronic ResourcesThe following materials are below: 1. The  Handbook for schools. 2. The STLP Research Report can offer some insight into the difference STLP makes in a school.3. The official logo of STLP. The official logo is used on materials a school produces in the name of STLP. The logo can be ... More

 

STLP Project Ideas
STLP is student created projects, products and services. Schools design projects to accomplish the mission and 6 goals. Projects developed by the STLP members will be stronger when projects are:Related to a need in the building and/or communityCarried out by the students over time with adult guidanceMay include student interest or ... More

 

STLP Opportunities
State Recognized STLP Schools undertake projects, provide services or produce digital products that help the school and community understand or use technology. These projects created by Student Technology Leaders (STLs) impact both the classroom and community. Our goal is state recognition of every Kentucky school! To have your school registered as ... More

 

District STLP Involvement
Many school districts have discovered that holding their own local Student Technology Showcase is a great way to raise the quality of the student work in their district. Districts may want to consider holding their own showcase or attend another district's showcase first. Some students participate in the showcase by displaying ... More

 

Fall Showcase
Schools decide what STLP projects, products and services the group will offer the school and community. These day-to- day, week-to-week activities/projects allow students to gain technology and leadership skills. The schools can expand the participation from school level to a regional level.  Eight sites around Kentucky host a STLP Showcase. Having ... More

 

State Championship
The fourth annual STLP State Championship will be at the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky, Thursday, MAY 21, 2009.There is no fee to attend. Schools must cover expenses for meals and optional over night stay. Parents, grandparents and other school staff are welcome to help chaperone. All STLP Schools are encouraged to attend and ... More

 

STLP Awards and Recognition
One strategy for maintaining a strong program is to offer several levels of recognition for your students. School Level RecognitionMany districts recognize STLP student accomplishments at local school board meetings. PTA or PTO meetings are another forum where students can show off their skills and accomplishments while involving parents and community ... More

 

State Championship Winners 2006-2008
Students from across Kentucky were represented at the STLP State Championships 2006-2008. Students competed and demonstrated technology skills in many categories. Students were honored for projects, products and competition areas at the awards ceremony in Lexington at Rupp Arena and the Lexington Convention Center. 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Rupp Arena May ... More

 

Lapel Pin
Many STLP schools use a lapel pin to enhance and market their program. The lapel pins may be given to students during the schools award programs or after gaining Gold or Silver status at the state championship awards program. The first STLP lapel pin was developed by Jacob Elementary School in Jefferson County, ... More

 

Kentucky's Cyber-Reporters
STLP encourages students to take an active role in their school and community. Many events take place in schools and their communities which allow students an opportunity to do real writing in real settings. Students that take digital images or shoot video can report about these events. Students who love to ... More

 

Computers 4 Kids
"Computers 4 Kids NETWORK" matches donated business computers with low-income students. In today's job market students must have computer skills in order to compete. The goal of this project is to ensure that students who ordinarily could not have afforded computers are able to gain computer skills by having daily access ... More

 

ThinkQuest Kentucky
The ThinkQuest  (TQ) program provides an exciting student centered approach to learning. Grouped in teams, students synthesize core content, design original digital art work and images to create powerful in-depth, interactive web sites.Competitions dates are announced on the TQ web site, and are open to students and teachers from anywhere in ... More

 

Register For All STLP Events
Please use the following links to register for STLP events: 1. Fall Showcase:Showcase and Engineers 2. December Deadline: Cyber-Reporters, Presenters 3. January Deadline:Products 4. State Championship: May 21, 2009