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2			THE STLP SUPER SHEET: 2025-2026
3			What's it all about? ➜ This Google Sheet contains developing details on all of the competition categories available for the 2025-26 STLP year.									Last Update: 5/28/25
4			ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL STLP RESOURCES	Recent Updates Highlighted in Yellow
10				RESOURCE		TYPE	DIVISIONS	RESOURCE LINK	INTENDED AUDIENCE	DESCRIPTION (Reference Rubric for Detailed Info)
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12	NEWS	UPDATES/NEWS		Important Dates for 2025-2026		Dates	ALL	LINK	WHOLE SCHOOL	Check out the complete STLP calendar for the year. This live sheet will update as new deadlines are determined.
13				NEW STLP Discovery Hub		Info	ALL	LINK		This interactive dashboard streamlines the search for CDA and Challenge opportunities with integrated filters for a more efficient discovery experience!
14				QUICK LINK: STLP25 State Champions & Award Shows		News	ALL	LINK		Relive the excitement of #STLP25! Explore highlights, memorable moments, and celebrate all of our champions!
15				HAPPENING NOW! UPDATED CDA RUBRICS		CDA	ALL	SEE BELOW		CDA Rubrics are being re-written! Check them out below
16				STLP Padlet		News	ALL	LINK		What tips and tricks would you have found helpful when starting/continuing your STLP program? Add your ideas to each of this Padlet!
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20				RESOURCE		TYPE	LINK	CREATOR	DISTRICT	DESCRIPTION
21	SPOTLIGHT	RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT		Level i Implementation Statement	Level i		LINK	Russ Hockenbury	Jefferson Co.	This is a great place to start the planning process for your Projects! Using the Level i implementation statements help students articulate 4 key compnents of their projects.
22				BETA/STLP/FBLA Overlapping Projects	BETA/STLP/FBLA		LINK	Megan Marcum	Bowling Green Ind.	Check out this awesome graphic showcasing the intersection of projects between BETA, STLP, and FBLA!
23				STLP CDA Categories Slideshow	CDA		LINK	Kelly Fischer	Fayette Co.	Shared from Kelly Fischer and Emily Tighe, DLC's and STLP Leads for Fayette County Public Schools. Great resource for students and coaches to explore and discover CDA categories.
24				STLP Explore Board	Everything!		LINK	Jessica Holmes	Oldham Co.	This fantastic resource includes links to all things STLP! Find helpful links from Dates, State, and CDA, Challenges, and Projects!
25			PROJECT ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
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27	STLP PROJECTS	LEVEL i PROJECTS		NEW! Project Planner: LEVEL i and LEVEL 1		Resource	ALL	LINK	N/A	The Project Planner is back! This new resource is intended to assist your groups while working through their Level i and Level 1 projects. More information will be made available on the 2025-26 STLP Project Toolkit
28		LEVEL i PROJECTS		Local Project Showcases to Pick Level 1 Teams		School/District	K - 12th		Every STLP	Level i Project stage occurs at the local level as a pitch fest to determine which project teams will be chosen to represent your school as part of the Level 1 Project presentations in November. See Project Toolkit for details.
29		LEVEL 1 PROJECTS		STLP Project Toolkit (with Level 1 Rubric)		Team	K - 12th	VIEW TOOLKIT	4 Projects per school	Students present their project plan/starting stages. Level 1 Project share LIVE to Judges via online conference. Share your project plans in a succinct report that gives a breif overview of project plan and current progress. Use guiding questions in updated rubric.
30				KY Academic Standards (Tech) Posters		N/A	K - 12th	GET POSTERS	N/A	STLP is built on the foundation of the required K-12 KY Academic Standards for Technology. Utilize these posters to make projects meaningful to student learning and tie Projects to standards.
31				KY Academic Standards (Tech) Posters		N/A	K - 12th	GET POSTERS	N/A		Click here to get your own STLP + KAS TECH Posters!
32				KY Academic Standards for Technology		N/A	K - 12th	GET STANDARDS	N/A	STLP is tied directly to KAS Technology. Since the new KY Technology Standards are to be taught at every grade level, use STLP activities to help meet those required standards...and maybe become a State Champion!
33				Resource: Access the STLP logo		N/A	K - 12th	ACCESS LOGOS	N/A	Access the STLP logo (in various forms, styles, and colors). The STLP logo should be displayed proudly in your presentation and presentation space.
34		ENGINEERS/ AMBASSADORS		Service Team: Engineers/Ambassadors		Individual	9th-12th	GET INFO	2 candidates per school	Interview for position on STLP Engineers service team. Provide leadership and technical support at STLP State, KySTE Spring Conference. Review qualification carefully.
35		ENGINEERS/ AMBASSADORS		Service Team: Engineer/Ambassadors Application		Due. 11/1	9th-12th	OPENS AUG. 1	2 candidates per school	Submit info with links to resume, video, references, and completed documentation. Visit https://stlp.education.ky.gov/engineers for more information about the STLP E/A Team.
36		LEVEL 1: REGIONALS		STLP25 Level 1 Project Registration		Due. 10/29	K - 12th	COMING SOON	Deadline Oct. 29	Register working project titles to reserve a spot for your teams before Nov. 19 deadline. Consult the STLP Project Toolkit for info about projects, dates, and resources
37				STLP25 Level 1: Regionals (Live online Nov. 19)		Team	K - 12th	COMING SOON	Live online Nov. 19	Level 1 Project team will meet remotely with Level 1 Judges and give their Progress Report (being sure to address each of the 7 Guiding Questions). Review Project Toolkit and Regionals Info page for guidance.
38				Submit "Not Yet" Replies		Due. 12/19	K - 12th	COMING SOON	LINK	If team qualifies, submit a brief response indicating what steps your team plans to take to implement Level 1 Judges feedback. "Not Yet" projects will be considered for advancement to L2 at STLP State.
39				Submit "Do Over" Presentations		Due. 12/19	K - 12th	COMING SOON	LINK	Teams that could not/did not present during Regionals can submit a video to be considered. Teams will not have the benefit of detailed judge feedback but will be considered for L2
40				2025 Regionals Info Page		Info	ALL	COMING SOON	VISIT	Important launch pad for Level 1 Projects. Learn about Regionals, register projects, view elevator pitch assignments.
41		MOVING TO LEVEL 2		Next steps for teams advancing to L2 at STLP State		N/A	K - 12th	VISIT	Register for L2 by 3/20	Congrats to all the project teams who have advanced to Level 2 judging at STLP State Championship. Level 2 is the semi-finalist level of the STLP Project Cycle. Be sure to review the Project Toolkit as you prep and register your teams before the deadline!
42			YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
43	ALL YEAR ACTIVITIES	GET RECOGNIZED		Start by letting us know about your STLP		School wide	K - 12th	VIEW FORM	One form completed annually per school	Each STLP school is asked to complete the online form to help us know where our active STLP groups are located, how many students are participating, etc.
44		GET RECOGNIZED		Complete the online form annually		School wide	K - 12th	VIEW FORM	One form completed annually per school	Annually completing the online form is a prerequisite for participation in any of the STLP Big 3 competitions (Regionals, CDA, and/or State).
45		GET CONNECTED		Join KySTLP listserv		STLP Coach	All	SUBSCRIBE	N/A	The KySTLP listserv is a subscription based email group that allows STLP Coaches to crowd-source questions, ideas, etc. Take action to join or leave the listserv at your own discretion.
46				Follow STLP Kentucky on Facebook				FOLLOW		https://www.facebook.com/stlpkentucky
47				Follow STLPKY on Instagram				FOLLOW		https://www.instagram.com/stlpky/
48				Follow STLPKentucky YouTube Channel				SUBSCRIBE		https://www.youtube.com/@stlpkentuckyofficial
49				Follow @STLPKentucky on X/Twitter				FOLLOW		https://www.twitter.com/stlpkentucky
50		LEVEL UP (BADGES)		Display STLP Support badges		School wide	K - 12th	GET BADGES		Complete fun, learner centered, self-paced activities and/or challenges to collect Level Up badges. Along the way, explore new areas of STLP while engaging with the Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology, Computer Science and Library Media.
51				Earn "Achieve" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Earn recognition for creating artifacts that demonstrate learning or show evidence of participation in events that forward the mission of STLP. Example: register a project for a Regional event. Multiple Achievement Level Up badges available.
52				Earn "Collaborate" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Work with others to accomplish STLP goals. Example: Google Meet with another STLP to peer review project presentations. Multiple Collabortion Level Up badges available.
53				Earn "Contribute" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Create and share content, news, ideas, feedback as a way to connect STLP with your school, parents, community and peers. Multiple Contribute Level Up badges available.
54				Earn "Progression" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Level Up by earning cumulative badges. Example: compete in every catevgory of a Big 3 Event, like CDA. Multiple Progression Level Up badges are available.
55				Earn "Challenge" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Tackle new activity challenges within a limited timeframe. Challenge badges are available only during specific windows of time throughout the STLP year.
56		GOLD STATUS STLP		- At the end of the STLP year, apply online		School wide	K - 12th	GO FOR GOLD	1 application per school	Utilize the Gold Status application process as an activity for your STLP students. Let them work on the application as a team as an end-of-the-year activity.
57				- Apply this year for designation next year						Gold Status application deadline is near the end of the school year intentionally, as your STLP will reflect upon your activity over the current year to apply for Gold Status for next year.
58				- Two options: Retain Gold or Achieve Gold						"Retain" Gold Status is for STLPs with a current Gold Status designation. "Achieve" for STLP's that have allowed their Gold Status to lapse or are new to applying got Gold Status.
59				- "Retain" is for returning Gold Status groups						Maintaining your school's Gold Status is helpful. Current Gold Status schools have a greatly abbreviated application process when submitting to "Retain" as compared to "Request"
60				- "Achieve" is more in-depth application				VIEW RUBRIC		Letting your Gold Status lapse means your STLP will return the "Achieve" Gold Status application process.
61				- Both options require earning Level Up badges						Gathering Level Up badges is an important part of the Gold Status application process. The application will ask you identify how several of those badges were earned.
62				- Applications have student input/participation						The Gold Status application review process is lengthy and takes the whole of "summer vacation" to complete. Expect to learn if your STLP acheived Gold Status at the start of school.
63			CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
64	CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS	CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS (FORMERLY DPOJ)		3D Design		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Artists create a 3D model/design of an existing object or an original creation using digital tools. Products must be submitted as a screencast.
65				Book Cover		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Imagine a new book cover for your favorite book. Students can use digital photography, image manipulation tools, or digital art as the basis for this product
66				Digital Illustration		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Look for creative students who produce digital art for projects, web sites, materials, etc. All original Digital Art work has no clip art or images from any other source.
67				Digital Element Design		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students create original digital designs using elements that incorporate graphic design principles infused with digital elements such as motion, interactivity, or looping graphics
68				Digital Music Composition		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Create original digital music piece using available software. Review rubric for details about how to properly document the type of music being produced. Rock on!
69				Digital Music Manipulation		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Create original digital music piece by using loops/samples of other music. Review rubric for details about how to properly document the type of music being produced. Rock on!
70				Digital Photograph		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Enter original photos that utilize composition, framing, and feel without over dependence upon software enhancement (filters, effects, etc.)
71				Digital Photo Essay		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students will tell a complete story using only original photographs they have taken. Photo essays will utilize between 5 and 10 original photos to tell an impactful story...without words.
72				Digital Storytelling		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Use digital tools in any combination of music, sound effects, images, text, narrations and more to present a digital telling of their own original story.
73				Infographic		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Infographics are visually stimulating ways to present data/information in a simplified and understandable manner. Create design elements such as charts, graphs, maps, etc.
74				Logo Design		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Software is used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. All aspects of the content should be original.
75				Manipulated Image		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Take one or more original images and combines them, change them, add/remove items, etc., in order to create a totally new original image.
76				Multimedia Mash-Up		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Use digital tools to create original content by combining at least three of the following media types: animation, audio, design software, images, interactive device, text, and video.
77				Screen Capture Tutorial		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Screen capture tutorials are short multimedia products that utilize screen recording tools to actively teach a skill or process as it occurs on the narrator’s device.
78				Animation		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Using digital tools, students produced original animated shorts (can be stop motion, motion graphics, etc.)
79				Corvette Augmented Reality		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Using digital tools, student teams create projects in the augmented reality domain that can be useful for school, home, and/or community
80				Data for Action		Team	6 - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Special two part categorey: Stage 1 (CDA) - using specified sources, tell the story behind the data; Stage 2 (State) - present data based findings and recommend action
81				Documentary		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Entries tell stories about a person, event, or a place from recent or past history. It may include some still images or other media but the majority should be motion footage.
82				ePublishing		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students publish digital materials. Provide a URL link to a strong sample of how students are making publications for learning.
83				Feature Video		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	A Feature Video is a short piece used to inform or entertain the audience about a specific topic (of your choice).
84				Kentucky Travel: STLP Shops Local		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Create a video that adds to the travel campaign: STLP SHOPS LOCAL. This year’s theme is a chance to showcase a local business in your community. A new startup or a business that’s been around generations, let’s celebrate Kentucky’s entrepreneurs. Maybe you showcase what they are selling, maybe you can even interview the owners and talk about their history. However you choose to go about this, let’s recognize the best small business in your community!
85				Media Literacy Awareness		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Students produce a collection of at least 3 samples of media used to promote peer/community awareness and identification of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation
86				Minecraft: Block by Block- Hometown of the Future		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	What will your hometown look like 100 years from now? In this project, you’ll imagine life in a century—and then bring it to life using Minecraft! You’ll think like a futurist, architect, and city planner to redesign your hometown with advanced technology, eco-friendly systems, and awesome futuristic features. Then you’ll build your version of Hometown 2125 in Minecraft, showcasing the layout, buildings, transportation, and creative upgrades you dream up.
87				Newscast		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	If your school has a news program, let us know more about it. Sign up and show off your news show prowess!
88				Podcast		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Create and share an original podcasting series using a variety of hosting options.
89				PSA Video		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	The Public Service Announcement (PSA) video should market a product or idea and be persuasive. It meets the precise time limit of 15, 30, or 60 seconds (including credits)
90		SERVICE TEAMS (Apply During Winter for Position at State)		Service Team: Block Code Crew		Individual	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 may apply per school	Submit digital presentation with highlighting experience and sample work .Those selected will serve on Block Code Crew service team at STLP State.
91		SERVICE TEAMS (Apply During Winter for Position at State)		Service Team: KyGoPlay Innovator		Individual	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 may apply per school	Submit a video describing how they personally “play to learn” and how they exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity. STLP KyGoPlay Innovators will lead others to play and learn through challenge-based activities at STLP State.
93		CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS: RESOURCES		KET Media Arts Toolkit		Resources	K - 12th	VIEW TOOLKIT	Whole School Resource	Great connections to CDA categories with thanks from partners at KET Education. Find tips on how to start creating media and learn how artists are using media in their artworks.
94				Creative Digital Arts Categories slide deck (*from 2023)				VIEW SLIDES		NEW RESOURCE: Shared from Kelly Fischer and Emily Tighe, DLC's and STLP Leads for Fayette County Public Schools. Great resource for students and coaches to explore and discover CDA categories.
95				STLP24 Creative Digital Arts Registration Planning Tool				PLANNING TOOL		Grab a copy of a Google Sheet version of the CDA registration. Complete "offline" then copy/paste your entries into the CDA registration when you're ready to submit.
96				STLP24 Creative Digital Arts Registration + Info Page				VIEW		Complete the online registration ahead of the deadline. Be sure to check all product URLs are directly accessible for judges. Deadline Jan. 24, 2025
97				STLP23 CDA Product Champs				VIEW		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2023 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
98				STLP22 Digital Product Champs				VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2022 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
99				STLP21 Digital Product Champs				VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2021 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
100				STLP20 Digital Product Champs				VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2020 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
101				STLP19 Digital Product Champs				VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2019 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
102			STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
103	STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - APRIL 24, 2026	STLP STATE		START HERE: STLP26 State Championship Info Page				STLP.LIVE	STLP26 State Championship 4/24/2026	Get information on this year's State Championship in Lexington on April 24, 2026. Review the 3 main events: Projects, Digital Products and Challenges on the #STLP26 Info Page.
104				STLP25 State Champs		#STLP25		REVIEW STLP25		Review the 2025 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
105				STLP24 State Champs		#STLP24		Review STLP24		Review the 2024 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
106				STLP23 State Champs		#STLP23		REVIEW STLP23		Review the 2023 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
107				STLP22 State Champs		#STLP22		REVIEW STLP22		Review the 2022 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
110				STLP21 State Champs		#STLP21		REVIEW STLP21		Review the 2021 STLP Champions. See their project presentation, view the digital product winners, and see the list of Live Challenge winners, too.