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2021 Career Compass Awards
      Overview Packet
2021 eDynamic Learning Career Compass Awards

Thank you for your interest in the first annual eDynamic Learning Career Compass Awards!

As a teacher founded company, we take great pride in helping schools engage students in the discovery of new
and unique career fields through our digital curriculum. Our mission is clear --to enable schools to give students
opportunities to tie their interests and skills to rewarding professions. Discovering one’s unique skills, talents, and
interests is the path that enables students to find success in school, college and/or career.

We know that teachers, like you, make the biggest difference in the lives of their students every day, and this is our
opportunity to recognize and celebrate your success.

The eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award honors teachers using eDynamic Learning to
guide passion to purpose, keep students engaged, and prepare them for their future.

We want to recognize outstanding teachers using eDynamic Learning in the following
CTE categories:
   1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
   2. Arts, A/V, Technology & Communications
   3. Business, Finance & Marketing
   4. Information Technology, STEM & Engineering
   5. Education & Human Services
   6. Health Science
   7. Law, Public Safety & Government
   8. Hospitality & Tourism

* See the complete CATEGORY SECTION and the QUALIFYING COURSES below that explain which courses full under
each category for the award application.

GENERAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY

Please make sure to read through each of the eligibility requirements, criteria, and questions before submitting
your application.
  • The 2021 eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award is open to any United States certified teacher currently
    teaching a CTE course utilizing the eDynamic Learning curriculum in their public, private, virtual, or charter
    school program.
  • Qualifying teachers must service at least 8 students in grades 9th-12th.
  • Please select the category, or categories, that best support the course(s) you teach. If you teach courses in more
    than one category, you may apply for up to two.
  • You, as the teacher, must have approval by your school/district to participate in the application/award process.
  • Application must be complete to be considered.
  • eDynamic Learning employees and their relatives are not eligible to apply.

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HOW IT WORKS

   1. Application submission period is between February 10th 2021 9:00 AM EDT – April 5th, 2021 11:59 PM EDT.
   2. You may apply for up to two categories but if you are selected as a finalist, you will be eligible as a finalist for
     only one category based on the score of your application.
   3. Voting by a 5 member Educator Advisory Panel will take place from April 6th-April 9th, 2021 and will select up to
     three (3) finalists from each of the above eight (8) categories to be shortlisted using the rubric attached in the
     application. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
   4. Applicants and finalists will be notified via email on April 12th, 2021.
   5. The finalists will be recognized on the eDynamic Learning website and included in a press release on April 13th,
     2021.
   6. Finalists will all be featured Saturday, May 22th, 2021 during the eDynamic Learning Virtual Summit at a special
     virtual Career Compass Award ceremony and one (1) winner from each category will be announced during that
     live event. All finalists must be available to participate at the hour long ceremony on May 22nd, 2021.

         *If no applications were submitted for a particular career category, the category will be eliminated.

SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY
  • Please make sure you fill out all required fields in the form, including all questions to be eligible for consideration.
  • Each response in the questionnaire may not exceed 250 words (approximately 1500 characters).
  • Submit the completed application packet, in one of the two following formats:

         1.   Electronic format: Fill out the application through our online form located at: https://go.edynamiclearning.
              com/l/855153/2021-02-03/2bz4z. Send your headshot and any additional images you wish to share about
              your program to careercompassawards@edynamiclearning.com. Please have your files include your name
              and reference any images with the question responses.
    OR

         2. Printed/Scanned or PDF copy format: Email the scanned or pdf version of your application, your
              headshot and any additional images you wish to share about your program to careercompassawards@
              edynamiclearning.com. Please have your files include your name and reference any images with the
              question responses.

    * Any visual evidence you optionally provide cannot include images of students faces or information, personal
    identifiers, or proprietary information.

DEADLINE
The application packet must be submitted on, or before, April 5th, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT. The application must include
your contact details, the questionnaire, your brief bio, release form and a headshot photo (Headshot photos and short
bios will be used to recognize finalists on the eDynamic Learning website.)

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THE PRIZES
NOMINEE AWARDS:

  • The finalists from the eight (8) different categories will be recognized at the eDynamic Learning Career Compass
    Award virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, which takes place during the eDynamic Learning Virtual
    Summit -May 21st and May 22nd. Industry organizations and school districts will present on topics related to CTE
    and elective courseware for grades 6-12 on topics such blended learning, online learning, and best practices for
    engaging students online.

FIRST PLACE AWARD (1 WINNER IN EACH OF THE 8 CATEGORIES) RECEIVES THE FOLLOWING:

  • A $5,000 dollar Curriculum Grant for the winning teacher and his or her students at the school they are teaching
    (provided for the 2021/2022 school year)
  • Complimentary eDynamic Learning Online Professional Development 2 hour webinar workshop for up to 25
    participants AND one self-paced eDL Professional Development course license for the teacher (must be utilized
    within one year of winning the award)
  • A laptop for the teacher (provided by May 22, 2021)
  • A featured story about the winning teacher and their CTE program on eDynamic Learning website in 2021.
  • Teacher featured on the eDynamic Learning website and included in a press release (April 13, 2021)
  • The opportunity to present a session at the eDynamic Learning Virtual Summit (May 21-22, 2021)
  • A gift box of appreciation from eDynamic Learning (provided by May 22, 2021)
  • Award trophy (provided by May 22, 2021)

*The $5,000 grant award is valid for one school year and is not available in the form of cash or a refund. The grant
funding can be used toward the license of eDynamic Learning curriculum and/or professional development services.

TOP 2 RUNNERS-UP AWARDS (2 FOR EACH OF THE 8 CATEGORIES):

  • Featured on the eDynamic Learning website (April 13, 2021)
  • Recognized at the eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award virtual ceremony (May 22, 2021)
  • Opportunity to present a session at the eDynamic Learning Virtual Summit (May 21-22, 2021)
  • One self-paced eDL Professional Development course for the teacher (must be utilized within one year of winning
    the finalist award)
  • A gift box of appreciation from eDynamic Learning (provided by May 22, 2021)
  • Award plaque (provided by May 22, 2021)
  • $50 Amazon Gift Card (provided by May 22, 2021)

CATEGORY SELECTION
SELECT ONE TO TWO OF THE FOLLOWING 8 CATEGORIES. FIND YOUR FOCUS AREA(S) UNDER THE VARIOUS
CATEGORIES TO HELP YOU DETERMINE THE BEST CATEGORY TO APPLY FOR.

   1. AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
       • AGRISCIENCE
       • BIOTECHNOLOGY
       • FORESTRY
       • RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
       • VETERINARY SCIENCE

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2. ARTS, A/V, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
   • 3D MODELING
   • ANIMATION
   • DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
   • FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN
   • GAME DESIGN
   • DIGITAL MEDIA
3. BUSINESS, FINANCE & MARKETING
   • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
   • FINANCE
   • MARKETING, SALES & SERVICES
4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, STEM & ENGINEERING
   • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
   • STEM
   • ENGINEERING
5. EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
   • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
   • COSMETOLOGY
   • HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES
6. HEALTH SCIENCE
   • DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
   • THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
   • SUPPORT SERVICES
7. LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY & GOVERNMENT
   • LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
   • GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
8. HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
   • CULINARY ARTS
   • HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
   • RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

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QUALIFYING COURSES

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
                                                            EDL239   Management 1a: Introduction
EDL044 Agriscience 1: Introduction                          EDL240    Management 1b: Insight & Oversight
EDL066 Agriscience 2: Sustaining Human Life                 EDL226   Marketing Foundations 1a: Introduction
EDL112 Biotechnology 1a: Introduction                       EDL227   Marketing Foundations 1b: Building Your Base
EDL113 Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets         EDL269   Marketing 2a: Global Business & Trade
EDL069 Forestry and Natural Resources                       EDL270   Marketing 2b: Developing a Sales Team
EDL070 Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural          EDL228   Microsoft Outlook
       Resources                                            EDL229   Microsoft PowerPoint
EDL071 Renewable Technologies                               EDL230   Microsoft Word
EDL012 Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals              EDL231   Microsoft Excel
                                                            EDL232   Microsoft Access
                                                            EDL247   Office Administration 1a: Introduction
Arts, A/V, Technology & Communications                      EDL223   Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
                                                                     1a: Introduction
EDL085   3D Modeling
                                                            EDL224   Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
EDL084   Animation
                                                                     1b: Targeting Your Business Insight
EDL161   Animation 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL018   Personal and Family Finance
EDL237   Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL059   Social Media: Our Connected World
EDL238   Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for
                                                            EDL034   Sports and Entertainment Marketing
         the Web
EDL233   Digital Photography 1a: Introduction
EDL234   Digital Photography 1b: Creating Images with       Information Technology, STEM & Engineering
         Impact!                                            EDL085   3D Modeling
EDL017   Digital Photography 2: Discovering Your Creative   EDL084   Animation
         Potential                                          EDL255   Applied Engineering 1a: Introduction
EDL349   Fashion Design                                     EDL256   Applied Engineering 1b: Solving Problems
EDL243   Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction                 Together
EDL244   Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling,       EDL112   Biotechnology 1a: Introduction
         Mechanics, and Production                          EDL113   Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets
EDL350   Interior Design                                    EDL087   Coding 1a: Introduction to Programming
EDL040   Theater, Cinema, and Film Production               EDL105   Coding 1b: Programming
EDL355   Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a:           EDL067   Concepts of Engineering and Technology
         Introduction                                       EDL098   Cybersecurity 1a: Foundations
                                                            EDL099   Cybersecurity 1b: Defense Against Cyber Threats
Business, Finance & Marketing                               EDL237   Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL238   Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for
EDL064 Advertising and Sales Promotion
                                                                     the Web
EDL271 Business Communications 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL320   Digital Media Web Design 2a: Build a Portfolio
EDL215 Business Information Management 1a:
                                                                     Website
       Introduction
                                                            EDL321   Digital Media Web Design 2b: Build an
EDL216 Business Information Management 1b: Data
                                                                     eCommerce Site
       Essentials
                                                            EDL219   Web Development 1a: Introduction
EDL273 Business Law 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL220   Web Development 1b: Planning and Designing
EDL274 Business Law 1b: Legal Aspects of Business
                                                            EDL243   Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction
EDL261 Entrepreneurship 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL244   Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling,
EDL262 Entrepreneurship 1b: Make Your Idea a Reality
                                                                     Mechanics, and Production
EDL030 International Business: Global Commerce in the
                                                            EDL131   Forensics: The Science of Crime
       21st Century
                                                            EDL330   Game Design 2a: Build a World
EDL275 Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction
                                                            EDL251   Introduction to Networking 1a: Introduction

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EDL252 Introduction to Networking 1b: Network                 EDL091   Health Science: Public Health
       Oversight                                              EDL092   Health Science: Nursing
EDL221 Introduction to Programming 1a: Introduction           EDL029   Health Science 1: The Whole Individual
EDL222 Introduction to Programming 1b: Problem                EDL054   Health Science 2: Patient Care and Medical
       Solving Through Programming                                     Services
EDL228 Microsoft Outlook                                      EDL259   Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a: Introduction
EDL229 Microsoft PowerPoint                                   EDL260   Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b: Exploring
EDL230 Microsoft Word                                                  Systems & Procedures
EDL231 Microsoft Excel                                        EDL241   Medical Terminology 1a: Introduction
EDL232 Microsoft Access                                       EDL242   Medical Terminology 1b: Discovering Word
EDL217 Network Security Fundamentals 1a: Introduction                  Foundations
EDL218 Network Security Fundamentals 1b: Forensics &          EDL245   Nursing Assistant 1a: Introduction
       Permissions                                            EDL246   Nursing Assistant 1b: Patient Care
EDL150 Principles of Information Technology 1a:               EDL302   Pharmacology 1a: Introduction
       Introduction                                           EDL304   Sports Medicine 1a: Introduction
EDL151 Principles of Information Technology 1b:
       Working with Computers                                 Law, Public Safety & Government
EDL322 Programming 2a: Procedural Programming
EDL071 Renewable Technologies                                 EDL045 Careers in Criminal Justice 1a: Introduction
EDL326 Robotics 1a: Introduction                              EDL348 Careers in Criminal Justice 1b: Finding Your
                                                                     Specialty
Education & Human Services                                    EDL008 Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind
EDL046  Cosmetology 1: Cutting Edge Styles                    EDL131 Forensics: The Science of Crime
EDL100  Cosmetology 2: The Business of Skin & Nail Care       EDL011 Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead
EDL108  Cosmetology 3a: Introduction to Hair Skills           EDL022 Forensic Science 2: More Secrets of the Dead
EDL156  Cosmetology 3b: Waving, Coloring and                  EDL003 Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
        Advancing Hair Skills                                 EDL275 Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction
EDL118 Early Childhood Education 1a: Introduction             EDL068 Military Careers
EDL119 Early Childhood Education 1b: Developing Early         EDL074 National Security
        Learners                                              EDL058 Principles of Public Service: To Serve & Protect
EDL047 Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business
EDL093 Human and Social Services 1: Introduction              Hospitality & Tourism
EDL018 Personal and Family Finance
EDL016 Real World Parenting                                   EDL235 Culinary Arts 1a: Introduction
                                                              EDL236 Culinary Arts 1b: Finding Your Palate
                                                              EDL096 Culinary Arts 2: Baking, Pastry, and More!
Health Science                                                EDL027 Hospitality and Tourism 1: Traveling the Globe
EDL249   Allied Health Assistant 1a: Introduction             EDL088 Hospitality and Tourism 2a: Hotel and Restaurant
EDL250   Allied Health Assistant 1b: Skills and Specialties          Management
EDL148   Anatomy and Physiology 1a: Introduction              EDL111 Hospitality and Tourism 2b: Management,
EDL149   Anatomy and Physiology 1b: Discovering Form                 Marketing & Operations
         and Function                                         EDL061 Restaurant Management
EDL253   Dental Assistant 1a: Introduction
EDL265   EKG Technician 1a: Introduction
EDL300   Emergency Medical Responder 1a: Introduction
EDL301   Emergency Medical Responder 1b: Prepared for
         Action
EDL152   Health Science Foundations 1a: Introduction
EDL153   Health Science Foundations 1b: Professional
         Responsibilities

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