JUDGE INFO

Every STLP event relies on competing schools to provide one current/retired educator to represent their school and act as a Volunteer/Judge. At the bottom of this page, you can see where each Volunteer/Judge has been assigned.

Although judges were asked for their assignment preference, the list below reflects actual program needs with the majority of judges utilized as Level 2 Project judges. We thank everyone for their flexibility!

Note: Level 2 Judges training begins at 9:00 AM (EST). All the "training" needed to help judge will be provided on-site at that start time. This will allow the start of scoring the first teams promptly at 10:30 AM (EST). Other assignments should check with your Category Leads for specific times of those events.

WHERE DO I PARK?

If possible, it's a great idea to drive separately from your school's bus. Many volunteer judges need to arrive earlier than the buses can get to Rupp.

Parking is free in the W. High Street lot. Click here for more details.

WHERE DO I GO?

Most volunteers will be Level 2 Judges. All Level 2 Judges should report directly to the Level 2 Judge room. Judge training begins promptly at 9:00 AM (EST). Plan to arrive earlier to sign in and join a judging team ahead of the start of training. If you're a little bit late because of bus traffic, etc. it's ok...but hurry in to limit disrupting the judge training. :)

Other Volunteers/Judges should reference the Assignments sheet below (POSTING AFTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE) to find their location and start time. All volunteer/Judges should report directly to their assigned location.

The Category Lead for the event you're helping with may reach out to you directly with specifics about what time to arrive (these times may differ from the sheet below...follow the times from your Category Lead). Note that some volunteer assignments won't involve "judging" at all... in some cases, you will help to organize students, manage materials, or be an all-around helper.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than Start Time listed in the schedule.

WHEN WILL I BE DONE?

Each category has it's own specific (estimated) start and end time. Once your Category Lead releases you, you're free to explore the rest of the STLP State Championship, stick around for either of the Awards Ceremonies, or hit the road home. Whatever you choose, we thank you for your time and efforts on behalf of students! We could not do this without you!

WHO CAN I SUBMIT AS OUR JUDGE?

STLP competitions are rooted in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology. Judges should be active or retired educators who understand the "why" behind STLP. Students deserve the opportunity to share their passions with an interested adult who is capable of providing detailed, meaningful, and kind feedback. STLP is more than a simple numerical score on a rubric. As such, STLP Judges need to be people who can supportively help all students perform at their highest levels.

Perhaps like never before, it can be challenging to bring another educator with you to STLP State. Even though anyone who experienced STLP would know that the educational value is worth the challenge of having more than one staff member out of the building for a day, many schools turn to parent volunteers to help chaperone.

Parent's are amazing and 100% welcome at STLP State. If you are the lone school representative coming with your students, but lucky enough to have parent volunteers coming along to help, we ask that STLP Coach come to be the judge while the parents remain with the students to support them during competitions.

WHAT IF I'M THE ONLY ADULT WITH MY STUDENTS?

All materials published ahead of State registration stated that providing a volunteer/judge was the only "cost of admission" to compete at #STLP22. If you have no other help to chaperone your students, then it is important to find help before arriving to STLP State. This expectation exists at all out of school STLP sponsored events...and with the enormity and complexity of STLP State, it's more important than ever.

WHAT IF I NEED TO LEAVE EARLY?

Judging teams need to remain consistent throughout the event to provide students with the fairest of opportunities to succeed. If you feel that you can not fulfill you entire judging duty, please confer with your school's STLP Coach so they can locate a new judge who can commit to the entire event.

On the flip side, if an emergency presents itself and you are compelled to leave early, please let your Category Lead know as soon as possible and return all scoring materials before leaving.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO STLP STATE?

As soon as possible, confer with your local STLP Coach who submitted your name. The only cost of admission to STLP State for each competing school is to provide a volunteer judge. If no one shows up to represent the school, that school may be disqualified from competitions.

If you find a replacement, forward any information you may receive to that person and keep the STLP Coach informed of the change. Easy!

WAIT...THIS IS NOT WHAT I REQUESTED

Although there was an option to request specific volunteer assignments on the State registration, we did caution that jobs would be made based on program needs first. While we tried to accommodate as many requests as possible, in some instances the need was greater in other categories.

No need to worry if you have no experience in your assigned area. The Category Leads will give you all the info needed to help.

Thank you in advance for your perseverance if you have an exciting new role for #STLP22.