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ISTE+ASCD Distinguished District Award
ISTE Distinguished Districts are US school districts that are driving change in big ways throughout a school system. These districts search out and embrace change to improve teaching and learning, reach all students, and serve as an example for other schools to follow. Applications close January 31st, 2026. Candidates:
- Demonstrate effectiveness and innovation throughout their district, and prioritize relevant, effective professional development.
- Ensure equitable, accessible and appropriate learning opportunities for all students, and are focused on improving learner outcomes and continuously enhancing the learning experience.
- Bring along all stakeholders, including staff, students, families and the community, in the process.
ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award
ISTE+ASCD recognizes 20 individuals who are up and coming and are already making a difference through their work. Winners have exemplified excellence through projects or artifacts that others can replicate. Nominations and applications are accepted starting in December, and applications close January 31st, 2026. Candidates:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply innovation to improve learning.
- Continuously improve their professional practice through the exploration of new techniques and the consistent evaluation and reflection on current practices.
- Share their solutions with others as a model that reflects ISTE+ASCD’s mission to empower educators to reimagine and redesign learning through impactful pedagogy and meaningful technology use.
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ISTE+ASCD Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award
ISTE+ASCD Distinguished Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) are programs that are creating systemic change to transform how we prepare new teachers. These innovative programs provide pre-service teachers opportunities to build the skills needed to use technology in service of learning. Faculty that model effective digital teaching practices, a curriculum that gives candidates ample opportunity to use and design learning with digital tools and strong partnerships with local schools and districts establish these programs as models for others across the country. Applications close January 31st, 2026. Candidates:
- Demonstrate innovative approaches to integrating technology in teacher preparation, showing clear evidence of impact on pre-service teachers' skills.
- Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous professional learning among faculty and teacher candidates.
- Show commitment to aligning learning opportunities to the ISTE Standards through program design, implementation, and outcomes that can serve as a model for other institutions.