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2			THE STLP SUPER SHEET: 2024-2025
3			What's it all about? ➜ This Google Sheet contains developing details on all of the competition categories available for the 2024-25 STLP year.									Last Update: 2/26/25
4			ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL STLP RESOURCES	Recent Updates Highlighted in Yellow
10			EVENT	CATEGORY TITLE		TYPE	DIVISIONS	RUBRIC	# MAY APPLY?	DESCRIPTION (Reference Rubric for Detailed Info)
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12	NEWS	UPDATES/NEWS		Important Dates for 2024-2025		Dates	ALL	LINK	EVERYONE!	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	EVERYONE!	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	EVERYONE!	STLP25 State Championship info page + registration is live! Get all you need to know about #STLP25 in one handy location. Register before 3/21 deadline.
15				HAPPENING NOW! UPDATED CDA RUBRICS		CDA	ALL	SEE BELOW	EVERYONE!	CDA Rubrics are being re-written! Check them out below
16				STLP Padlet		News	ALL	LINK	EVERYONE!	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 2024-25 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		Updated 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	CLOSED	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		STLP24 Level 1 Project Registration		Due. 10/31	K - 12th	CLOSED	Deadline Oct. 31	Register working project titles to reserve a spot for your teams before Nov. 20 deadline. Consult the STLP Project Toolkit for info about projects, dates, and resources
37				STLP24 Level 1: Regionals (Live online Nov. 20)		Team	K - 12th	COMPLETED	Live online Nov. 20	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. 12/20	K - 12th	Not Yet Form	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. 12/20	K - 12th	CLOSED	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				2024 Regionals Info Page		Info	ALL	VISIT	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 3/21	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			STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
43	STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - APRIL 23, 2025	STLP STATE		START HERE: STLP25 State Championship Info Page		#STLP25		STLP.LIVE	STLP25 State Championship 4/23/2025	Get information on this year's State Championship in Lexington on March 27, 2024. Review the 3 main events: Projects, Digital Products and Challenges on the #STLP24 Info Page.
44				STLP24 State Champs		#STLP24		Review STLP24		Sign up before March 21 to compete (Level 2 Projects, Challenges, Digital Products), to "Attend Only" (explore without competing), or Volunteer/Judge events.
45				STLP23 State Champs		#STLP23		REVIEW STLP23		Review the 2023 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
46				STLP22 State Champs		#STLP22		REVIEW STLP22		Review the 2022 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
49				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.
50		CHALLENGES		Certipalooza (Certification Challenge)		Individual			TBA	Earn as many industry certifications as you can within the competition window as part of the 2025 Certipalooza (Sponsored by Certiport)
51				KC7 Cybersecurity Challenge		Team	9th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 teams per school	Student teams will step into the shoes of cybersecurity analysts tasked with defending a fictional company against a sophisticated cyber attack. Participants will investigate the breach, analyze evidence, and develop mitigation strategies before presenting their case summary to actual cybersecurity experts. This challenge promises to hone critical thinking, teamwork, and technical skills, providing an unparalleled learning experience.
52				LEGO® STEAM Superpower!		Team	K - 8th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	In the STEAM Superpower Live Challenge, students will work in teams to choose one of eight STEAM careers, complete a challenge using LEGO Education SPIKE™ Essential or SPIKE™ Prime, and create a 3–5 minute presentation. Their presentation will showcase their build, programming, and how it solves the challenge. They’ll also include research about a local STEAM Superhero or a Kentucky-based business in a related field and share their own STEAM talents.
53				TSA/STLP Team Coding Challenge		Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 teams per school	We are partnering with the KY Technology Student Association to align the Coding Challenge with the advanced individual challenges seen in TSA competitions. Participants will receive the coding task via their registered email two weeks before the event and must submit their code by the Monday prior, using any programming language or platform of their choice. Judges will review the submissions, evaluate test case results, and meet with teams at the state event to discuss their development process and provide feedback.
54				HS Drone Challenge		Team	9th - 12th	VIEW INFO	1 team per school	STLP Drone Challenge! Two teams compete head to head. Fly your drone (BYOD) through the provided course. Event based on https://roboticseducation.org/aerial-drone-competition/
55				MS Drone Challenge		Team	4th - 8th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	The Middle School STLP Drone Challenge is a competition where students showcase their skills in piloting and programming drones to complete specific tasks and challenges.
56				AdvanceKY Girls Who Code Challenge		Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 teams per school	The theme for this year is AI + Sustainability. This STLP Challenge will be a continuation of the AI + Sustainability competition with opportunities to present to be crowned the STLP GWC Champ!
57				AI On-Demand Challenge		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 Students per school	The all new AI On-Demand Challenge aims to explore the synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence in the realm of visual arts. Participants will be tasked with creating stunning and innovative artworks with the assistance of AI tools.
58				Website Design Challenge		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 student per school	One student builds a website on demand focusing on design and creativity. This is a timed challenge. Category is a BYOD event.
59				Game Design Challenge		Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Game design involves system-based thinking, critical problem solving, art, storytelling, interactive design, game logic and rules, and computer skills. Present your game to judges.
60				Help Desk/Support Challenge		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Students present how they help support technology within their school/district/community back home. Describe how technical support is provided and share examples.
61				KY Cinemania Video Challenge		Team	K - 12th	VIEW WEBSITE	1 team per school	Produce a short video and post it on YouTube within 48 hours after registered teams recieve emailed instructions. Videos will be due in the days before State...finalist entries judged at State.
62				We Lead CS Programming Challenge		Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 teams per school	Computational thinking is a requirement for nearly all technology-related careers. What better way to test your skills than a 4-part challenge?
63				Racing to the Future		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	4 Students per school	Racing to the Future™ introduces mathematics, science, planning and engineering through the building and competition of 1:64th scale (H.O.) slot cars.
64				STLP Tech Bowl		Individual	K - 12th	NO RUBRIC	2 students per school	Quick minds and fast fingers using online quizzing/gamed response system will test students on technology topics. Speed and accuracy are needed to be Champs in the STLP Tech Bowl. BYOD Bring your own device to participate.
65				UK Engineering: Minds on Innovation		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Thinking about problems and finding solutions are part of the engineering world. Have a team create an original idea, products, or processes which solve a problem. Share with judges.
66				UK Web Coding Challenge		Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 students per school	Scripting is a key skill for web development. All environments require an understanding of the basic building blocks of programming and an ability to creatively combine them to create a satisfying experience for the end user. For the 2025 web coding challenge a common development platform will be used. All participants will use scratch to complete the challenge.
68		ROBOTICS CHALLENGES		Robot Cross Out 1 vs. 1 Competition		Team	9th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	5 teams per school	Tic-Tac-Toe style High School level Robot game! The 1 vs. 1 robot competition is intended for remote controlled robots.
69				Robot Cross Out Autonomous Competition		Team	9th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	5 teams per school	Tic-Tac-Toe style High School level Robot game! The autonomous robot competition is intended to be completed without remote controlled robots.
70				Robot Royale: Line Follow Challenge		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Teams must design ONE LEGO Mindstorm NXT, EV3, or SPIKE Prime device. More than one kit may be used to build the robot. Robot must follow a line autonomously. Fastest time wins! (max team size of 5 students with 2 being drivers)
71				Georgetown College Robot Use		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Challenge is to create a robot that is either a transformation of another item OR transforms the way you do a task. Students bring their own robot. (1 or 2 person Team)
72				RCX: Robo Challenge Xtreme		Team	K - 12th	RCX INFO PAGE	1 prequalified team	Have a robot? Want to get involved with a regional event? RCX may be just the thing. Compete in regional RCX competitions and earn a spot to compete for a State Championship. (See RCX info page for team size info)
74				Sphero Hero		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Create an original (short) dramatic story, build an obstacle course as the stage for the story, and program a Sphero to navigate the stage autonomously while students narrate to judges. More than 1 student per school
75				SumoBots		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Using student built robots (using all LEGO components only) two robots in a circular ring, with the goal being to push the opposing robot out of the ring within the time limit. (1 or more person team)
76		Creative Digital Arts SEMI-FINALISTS		- Finalists chosen from CDA (see 2A)		CDA State rubrics are included in the CDA rubric links in Section 2				Each product that is advanced by judges to State during the CDA process (called Semi-Finalists at State) will be automatically advanced to STLP24 for STLP State Judges to identify the Finalists.
77				- Review STLP State info for CDA Semi-finalist HERE						Congratulations to this year's Digital Product Semi-Finalists. See who is advancing to #STLP24 State and check out their entires for yourself
78				- Semi-Finalists entered automatically						Link URLS to the Digital Products for State judging must be accurate, open, & not require a special account to view. If judges cannot access, no choice but to disqualify product.
79				- All judging done digitally						Since judging occurs all digitally and all at once, access and accuracy of the links are vital. Double/triple check all links (even from outside of school) before submitting any CDA registration
80		(Student Digital Products that advanced from CDA to State Judging)		- No physical copies needed at State						Unlike in earlier years, Digital Products do not need to be dropped off to State judges in physical form. Judges will only utilize the URL links you provide in your State registration.
81				- Attend CDA Award Show						Digital Product finalists will be named 1st or 2nd place in their grade division during the STLP State Awards Show Pt. 1. All Semi-finalists are encouraged to attend and see if they are named Finalists and awarded 1st or 2nd place
82				- Reference orginal CDA rubrics						CDA rubrics include scoring guides for both CDA and State judging events. Some are slightly different. Review all rubrics to understand what judges will be looking for.
83		LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3 PROJECTS		STLP Project Toolkit (Level 2+3 Rubrics)		Team	K-12th	VIEW TOOLKIT	Start here	Review the updated 2024-25 Project Toolkit with updated Level 1 and 2 rubrics, resources, and details.
84				Level 2 Project Rubric		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	Only if advanced from Level 1 at Regionals.	In person Level 2 Presentations. Each team may select up to 4 presenters to represent the project to the Level 2 Judges. Entire team is welcome to attend STLP State, but only the presenters will present to judges. Teams hope to advance to Level 3 judging.
85				Register for State by March 31		Team	K - 12th	INFO PAGE	Only if advanced from Level 1 at Regionals.
86				Level 3 Project Rubric		Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	Only if advanced from Level 2 at State	Updated info about Level 2 and Level 3 Project presentations can be found in the updated 2024-25 Project Toolkit.
87				STLP KY Acad. Standards (Tech) Posters		N/A	K - 12th	VIEW POSTERS	N/A	STLP is rubric driven and project rubrics are built around KY Academic Standards for Technology. Utilize these posters to help make the STLP Project Cycle more meaningful to students.
88				Resource: Access the STLP logo		Team	K - 12th	ACCESS LOGO	All Level 2 & 3 Projects	Access the STLP logo (in various forms, styles, and colors). The STLP logo should be displayed proudly in your presentation and presentation space.
89		CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS		Awards Show Pt. 1 - Digital Products		WATCH RECORDED AWARD SHOWS				Hosted by KET's News Quiz, Kelsey Starks. All CDA Semi-finalists are invited/encouraged to attend and learn if they are Finalists and 1st or 2nd Place Champions for their category in their division. Come to the stage in Rupp Arena.
90				Awards Show Pt. 2 - Projects/Challenges						All Project teams that reach Level 3 will be recognized on stage, recieve an award, and learn if they are Best Project in Kentucky - State Champions. All Challenge and Robotics competition finalists and Servce Team members will be on stage for an Award.
91				View Awards Show LIVE						Watch the STLP State Championship Award Show LIVE
92			YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY				LINKS		DESCRIPTION
93	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.
94		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).
95		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.
96				Follow STLP Kentucky on Facebook				FOLLOW		https://www.facebook.com/stlpkentucky
97				Follow STLPKY on Instagram				FOLLOW		https://www.instagram.com/stlpky/
98				Follow STLPKentucky YouTube Channel				SUBSCRIBE		https://www.youtube.com/@stlpkentuckyofficial
99				Follow @STLPKentucky on X/Twitter				FOLLOW		https://www.twitter.com/stlpkentucky
100		LEVEL UP (BADGES)		Display STLP Support badges		School wide	K - 12th	GET BADGES
101				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.
102				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.
103				Earn "Contribute" type badges				VIEW BADGES	No limit	Creat 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.
104				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.
105				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.
106		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.
107				- 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.
108				- 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.
109				- "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"
110				- "Achieve" is more in-depth application				VIEW RUBRIC		Letting your Gold Status lapse means your STLP will return the "Achieve" Gold Status application process.
111				- 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.