Blue Ribbon Schools Institute - Boston, Massachusetts
April 15-16, 2010
Back by popular demand! We are excited to announce, in partnership with Reading Public Schools, that our Second Annual Blueprint for Excellence National Institute in Massachusetts will be April 15-16. In an effort to keep expenses at a minimum for schools, we are continuing our offering of professional development Institutes in various regional locations. A special "2 for 1" registration fee is available until March 1: two people can register for the price of one at $199!
Join us in Boston for this exciting two-day professional development institute focusing on the successful education of all students. Click here to read more and register!
2010 Blueprint for Excellence National Conference - Walt Disney World ®, Florida
SAVE THE DATE - WE'RE GOING BACK TO DISNEY WORLD!
December 7-11, 2010 - Walt Disney World ® Contemporary Resort 
Make plans to join us at Walt Disney World ® for the National Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference! More details coming soon!
Blue Ribbon Schools Conference 2009
Teachers, administrators and students attended the National Blue Ribbon Conference at Walt Disney World to share Best Practices and programs that work. Disney World was selected to replicate the positive child-friendly culture to be modeled in classrooms and schools. Over 100 best practices were shared as educators and students brought energy and excitement back to their classrooms. continue
Walt Disney World ® Student Project
I have always believed that the primary focus in education should be students – and I have always believed that we should involve students in each of our conferences. (Read more).
Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Award 
The Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Award is a recognition program for schools designed by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (Read more...)
International Schools are now scheduling assessments
Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. announces that the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Award scope has been expanded to include international schools. (Read more...)
Blue Ribbon Learning Center Seal of Approval
Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc., has developed a Seal of Approval for tutoring and supplemental educational sites to identify themselves as high quality instructional alternatives to students and their parents. Institutions that can prove they provide these types of services to students and are of high quality will upon approval receive the seal and may display the seal at their business site and on publications providing information regarding that specific institutional site. Click here to see the application and learn more.
Blue Ribbon on the Move
Blue Ribbon at the First Annual Region 8 Superintendent's Conference
Bart Teal is speaking at the conference in Monroe, Louisiana, among numerous other educators. For more information, visit the Wiki, where you can view the PowerPoint presentations of speakers.

Kentucky Colonel Award
Bart Teal receives the Kentucky Colonel Award. Visit Facebook and Ning to view more photos.

Blue Ribbon Summit, Istanbul, Turkey
Bahcesehir College (A Blue Ribbon Lighhouse School) hosted The Blue Ribbon International Summit June 15 & 16 targeting schools in Europe and the Middle East. (Read more...)

Bart Teal receives award from Head of Turkish Navy for services to schools.
Ann Marie Taylor interviewed by CNN's Anchor, Kyra Phillips
Ann Marie Taylor is one of the leading Special Needs Teachers in America. View her interview with CNN Anchor, Kyra Phillips and read more about Ann Marie. Ann Marie Taylor will lead Special Needs colleagues at our Blueprint for Excellence Conference at Walt Disney World in December sharing best practices and programs that work.
Bart Teal Receives China's Top Education Award
China's top education award, The Confucius Award, was presented to Bart Teal at the Blue Ribbon Schools 2008 International Conference. (Read more...)
2008 Blueprint for Excellence Conference Highlights
View Gallery of Pictures from the 2008 Conference
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