Partnership State Award Winners
2005

Three state departments of education are winners of the 2005 Partnership Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins University. They are recognized for excellence in developing and sustaining comprehensive, goal-oriented programs of school, family, and community partnerships.

All three state departments of education received Special Recognition in 2005 and a prize of $500 for exceptional quality and sustained progress. All three have also won at least one NNPS Partnership Award in the past. They continue to develop their leadership and programs of family and community involvement.

California Department of Education
Sacramento, California

Carol Dickson, Program Consultant
Jack O' Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction

With Special Recognition
Two-Time Award Winner
Connecticut State Department of Education
Hartford, Connecticut

Judy Carson, Education Consultant
Dr. Betty J. Sternberg, Commissioner of Education

With Special Recognition
Two-Time Award Winner
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Madison, Wisconsin

Jane Grinde, Director, Bright Beginnings and FSCP
Anne Landsverk, Coordinator
Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

With Special Recognition
Three-Time Award Winner