Partner Training and Events

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Art Moderator Facilitation Guide here.

This event is open to all moderators from Affiliate and Remote program partners. This is not mandatory. Partners may train their moderators separately.

In this training, we will cover:

• Na

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This event is open to all writing jurors from Affiliate and Region-at-Large Adjudication partners, and will be recorded. This is not mandatory. Partners may train their jurors separately.

In this training, we will cover:

Deadlines vary by region. The earliest entry deadline is December 1, 2025, and the latest is January 6, 2026.

Find art and writing deadlines in your region by searching your zip code at artandwriting.org/regions.

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This training is for Affiliates only. For writing juror training, please refer to this event page.

View and download the Selection Guidelines for Writing here. Share with your jurors!

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This training is for Affiliates only. For art moderator training, please refer to this event page.

This meeting is time and space for us to come together and share best practices, in efforts to work together towards advancing our mission-driven goals and values.

On Monday November 10 at 3pm-4pm ET, Deputy Director Jordan Smith will be hosting a v

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In the session, we will cover:

• Search Tool vs. Reports tool in the portal
• Overview of Reports
• Advanced Excel tools (e.g. Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formula)

Resources about portal data and Excel t

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In the session, we will cover:

• Outreach strategies
• Tools in the Media Kit
• Resources for teens and educators
• Upcoming virtual events hosted by the Alliance

Outreach resources and tips can be fou

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Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KFTrmlpgToStZa71WAZZUg

In this virtual training, we will cover:

• How teen and educator accounts connect
• Available tools in Affiliate admin

The PY26 Scholastic Awards launch today! Teens and educators can start logging in and uploading work through the portal.

Spread the word in your region using materials from the Media Kit and other Outreach Resources!

Make sure your regional web page is ready for program launch on October 1! This includes ensuring the correct contact information for your region is listed. Edits can be made from your admin account in the portal by clicking Regional Info on the left

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This 30-minute virtual session takes a deeper dive into payment options (i.e. online payment via Stripe, individual mail-in checks, and bulk check invoices from educators) and managing payments

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This virtual training is open to all coordinators, but new coordinators are especially encouraged to join!

In this working session, we will walk through:

• Account creation
• Setting up your region

On this date, Affiliate Partners can log back in or create new Affiliate admin accounts in the portal and begin updating your region's information.

National medalists, their educators and parents, and partners are invited to join us for a celebration of the 2025 Scholastic Awards.

1. ALC Agenda
2. ALC Presentation Slides
3. Scholastic Art Magazine Presentation Slides

Affiliate mixer and appreciation event to follow the Affiliate Leadership Conference! More info to come.

National medalists, their educators and parents, and partners are invited to join us in NYC for a celebration of the 2025 Scholastic Awards, including the National Ceremony, National Exhibition, and more.

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