California School Recognition Program
Recognizes California's exemplary schools, teachers, and classified school employees for achievement and for advancing excellence in education.Program Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) California School Recognition Program (CSRP) includes a series of distinct events recognizing awardees in the following programs: California Distinguished Schools, California Exemplary Arts Education, California Green Ribbon Schools*, California Pivotal Practice Program, California Teachers of the Year*, Civic Learning, Classified School Employees of the Year*, National Blue Ribbon Schools, Recognizing Inspiring School Employees*, and Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education*.
Beginning in 1986, the CSRP gives exceptional schools and school leaders the opportunity to gather and share their model programs and practices and their special skills which have contributed to their success. There are many details that go into the eligibility and selection of these awardees. All of the award programs recognize sustained student achievement, excellence in environmental program design, or superior job performance, and community involvement. CSRP Awardees are recognized at a CSRP Awards Ceremony held during the spring.
* CSRP Awards that have a separate awards event.
2024 California School Recognition Program
This year's California School Recognition Program is to be held in Anaheim, California, at the Disneyland Hotel Conference Center on Friday, May 3, 2024. It will honor the following awardees (ADD).
All schools who are registered are invited to take photos with the State Superintendent.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Location/Group |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Attendee Check-In | Center Lounge |
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Principal Check-In | South Lounge |
| 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Awards Reception/School Photographs | Grand Ballroom |
| 10 a.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 1 (Mickey Mouse) |
Alameda, Contra Costa, Inyo, Lassen, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama |
| 10:45 a.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 2 (Tigger) | Orange & Riverside |
| 11:30 a.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 3 (Goofy) |
Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Fresno, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Yuba |
| 12:15 p.m. | Break | Break |
| 12:45 p.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 4 (Pluto) | Imperial, Kern, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Tulare, Ventura |
| 1:15 p.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 5 (Donald Duck) | Los Angeles (by districts A–K) |
| 2 p.m. | School Photographs by County: Group 6 (Winnie the Pooh) | Los Angeles (by districts L–Z) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Awards Banquet: Doors Open/Seating of Guests |
Disneyland Exhibit Hall |
| 6 p.m. | Awards Banquet: Ceremony | Disneyland Exhibit Hall |
| 9 p.m. | Awards Banquet: Evening Ends | Disneyland Exhibit Hall |
Sponsors
We are thankful for our California School Recognition Program Sponsors who help to make the CSRP a success! The CSRP would not be successful without the generous support they provide. We appreciate their willingness to support our efforts to recognize California's exemplary schools, teachers, and classified school employees for achievement and for advancing excellence in education.
A sponsorship in the CSRP is a commitment to an ongoing partnership with public education by helping ensure that the dream of a world-class public education lives on in California.
Resources
California School Recognition Program Awards Ceremonies
Information about the California School Recognition Program Awards Ceremonies.
California School Recognition Program County Coordinators
Contact information for California School Recognition Program county office of education coordinators.
California School Recognition Program Merchandise
Information about California School Recognition Program merchandise.