Florida Sterling Council

Established in 1992, the Florida Sterling Council is a public/private not-for-profit corporation supported by the Executive Office of the Governor. It is comprised of public and private sector members. The Council is led by the Executive Committee which oversees the Governor’s Sterling Award for Performance Excellence and all Sterling process activities, including the annual Sterling conference.

Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School

During the 1999 - 2000 school year, Georgia O’Keeffe Elementary School (GOK) had the opportunity to apply to become a Baldrige in Demonstration School for the state of New Mexico through the Strengthening in Schools (SQS) initiative. Georgia O’Keeffe Elementary School was chosen and during the 2000 - 2001 school year all staff members were trained in the concepts of the Baldrige Criteria and Quality Concepts. The school continues to use the Baldrige framework for its school improvement process.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

...working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards

Strengthening
Quality in
Schools

Strengthening Quality in Schools is an initiative established by the Governor’s Business Executives for Education (GBEE) to provide the expertise needed to develop a world class quality education system for New Mexico schools.  SQS assists in improving a variety of aspects of education using Total Quality Management principles.  The project provides the training, tools and support necessary for improvement of student performance.  From 1992, SQS has completed Phases I,II, III, IV, and V involving over 1/3 of the state’s school districts including partners from local community colleges, universities, businesses, and the State Department of Education.  Currently in Phase VI, approximately 115 sites are participating in SQS during 2003-2004.

Quality Improvement Process Webpage

In November 2002, Michigan Grand Blanc Community Schools received the Michigan Quality Leadership Award presented for performance excellence by the Michigan Quality Council. The district is also an applicant for the 2003 Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award.  Through the use of continuous improvement strategies, this school district has achieved dramatic results in increased academic performance.  Their website offers other school districts a comprehensive overview of their journey to high achievement.

Pekin School District PDSA Plans

Pekin School District 108 in Pekin, Illinois, houses an improvement plan database of the PDSA plans for schools within the district.  Follow the link to learn more about how Pekin Schools is using an integrated approach to improve student performance.