Important Note: You are registering directly with Scripps. The Arizona Educational Foundation does not take payment for your registration fees. All registration fees and eligibility policies are set by Scripps. Scripps accepts checks or credit cards only, they do not accept purchase orders.
2021 deadlines.
path to the Arizona Spelling Bee.
Classroom Bee
School Bee
District Bee
County/ Regional Bee
AEF™ Arizona Spelling Bee
2021 deadlines.
School Registration Deadline: December 18th, 2020
Deadline to Finish School Spelling Bee: January 8th, 2021
Deadline to Finish District Spelling Bee: February 1st, 2021
Deadline to Complete County/Regional Spelling Bee: February 19th, 2021
School Registration Deadline: December 18th, 2020
Deadline to Finish School Spelling Bee: January 8th, 2021
Deadline to Finish District Spelling Bee: February 1st, 2021
Deadline to Complete County/Regional Spelling Bee: February 19th, 2021
Important Note: You are registering directly with Scripps. The Arizona Educational Foundation does not take payment for your registration fees. All registration fees and eligibility policies are set by Scripps. Scripps accepts checks or credit cards only, they do not accept purchase orders.
eligibility.
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To participate in the 2020 Arizona Spelling Bee, a student must attend a school in Arizona that is enrolled with the Scripps National Spelling Bee on or before the deadline December 18th, 2020.
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There is no minimum grade or age level at the state or national finals; however, spelling bee officials at the classroom, school or district level may, at their discretion, set a minimum grade and/or age limit.
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A student is eligible to compete if he or she has not passed beyond the eighth grade on or before February 1, 2021 and has not reached his or her 15th birthday before August 31, 2020.
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To qualify for the AEF™ Arizona Spelling Bee, a speller must win preliminary bees at the classroom, school, district*, and county/regional levels. A district run-off is needed in the following instances:
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Public Schools: If there are multiple schools from the same district enrolled, you must hold a district wide run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
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Charter Schools: If there are multiple charter schools operating under the same LEA, CMO, EMO, (such as BASIS, Great Hearts, etc.), you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee. Even if each school in a charter network is considered an independent LEA, if they are part of a larger network, a run-off is needed.
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Private Schools: If there are multiple private schools operating under the umbrella of an organization (such as a Diocese or private management organization), you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
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Home Schools: If there are multiple home schools operating under the umbrella of an organization or collective, you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
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Independent Schools: If the enrolled school (charter, private, home, virtual) is entirely independent (not associated with any other schools or management organization) the winning speller will advance to the county/regional bee.
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Not sure if your school needs a district bee? Contact Matthew Feller at matthew@azedfoundation.org.
timeline.
Aug-Jan
Enroll school with Scripps
Jan
Hold school spelling bee
early Feb
Hold district spelling bee
late Feb
County/Regional spelling bee
late May
enroll your school.
path to the Arizona Spelling Bee.
eligibility.
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To participate in the 2020 Arizona Spelling Bee, a student must attend a school in Arizona that is enrolled with the Scripps National Spelling Bee on or before the deadline December 18th, 2020.
-
There is no minimum grade or age level at the state or national finals; however, spelling bee officials at the classroom, school or district level may, at their discretion, set a minimum grade and/or age limit.
-
A student is eligible to compete if he or she has not passed beyond the eighth grade on or before February 1, 2021 and has not reached his or her 15th birthday before August 31, 2020.
-
To qualify for the AEF™ Arizona Spelling Bee, a speller must win preliminary bees at the classroom, school, district*, and county/regional levels. A district run-off is needed in the following instances:
-
Public Schools: If there are multiple schools from the same district enrolled, you must hold a district wide run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
-
Charter Schools: If there are multiple charter schools operating under the same LEA, CMO, EMO, (such as BASIS, Great Hearts, etc.), you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee. Even if each school in a charter network is considered an independent LEA, if they are part of a larger network, a run-off is needed.
-
Private Schools: If there are multiple private schools operating under the umbrella of an organization (such as a Diocese or private management organization), you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
-
Home Schools: If there are multiple home schools operating under the umbrella of an organization or collective, you must hold a run-off to select the student(s) that will advance to the county/regional bee.
-
Independent Schools: If the enrolled school (charter, private, home, virtual) is entirely independent (not associated with any other schools or management organization) the winning speller will advance to the county/regional bee.
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Not sure if your school needs a district bee? Contact Matthew Feller at matthew@azedfoundation.org.
Classroom Bee
School Bee
District Bee
County/ Regional Bee
AEF™ Arizona Spelling Bee
timeline.
our world.
"To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try."
- Rosa Parks
AEF's new Our World program is a ground-breaking initiative that provides training and workshops on equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism for educators, businesses, nonprofits, and higher education. Training is designed and facilitated by Arizona Teachers of the Year and higher education partners.
Our World was created to assist schools, school districts, nonprofits, and businesses with fulfilling commitments they made to adopt more equitable practices.
Our World training provides the tools needed to build culturally inclusive learning and work environments; helps individuals to recognize and combat discrimination on school, corporate, and nonprofit campuses; and fosters open communication about the issues of bias, race, identity, and social justice. Ultimately, our desire is to create safe spaces where all stakeholders are involved in creating equitable and just environments.
Our World is provided free of charge to any Arizona public school because of generous support provided by:
Additional support for Our World provided by:
services.
Our World: Educators for Indigenous Students
Providing both digital and in-person spaces for Indigenous educators and educators serving Indigenous students to connect, learn, share, and grow. Works with First Nation communities to raise awareness around the need for Indigenous educators.
Our World,
Our Schools
Tailored to meet the needs of schools and districts seeking training in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Educators will see model lessons and learn strategies for creating culturally inclusive classrooms. Classrooms may also seek assistance with implementing student-led social justice projects.
Our World in the Workplace
Training for businesses and organizations seeking to build and foster equitable workplace environments. Customized to meet the needs of each company, Our World will help guide businesses and nonprofits to establish or develop strategies for reaching equity goals.
Our World, Our Youth
Outreach to students and communities of underrepresented populations to bring awareness to the need for more people of color to join the teaching profession.
our world goals.
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Craft a shared and accurate understanding of equity and anti-racism.
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Examine historical events that have led to systematic oppression.
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Foster awareness about how oppression is manifested in individual attitudes and behaviors as well as formal (and "unspoken") policies and practices.
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Create dialogue around privilege and how people unknowingly contribute to oppression.
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Provide opportunities for groups to reflect on how to better serve their students or employees.
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Offer constructive strategies for schools, districts or businesses to support equitable practices.
our world origins.
Our World aligns with the mission of the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) to celebrate excellence and cultivate equity in PreK-12th grade Arizona public education. AEF is committed to using its distinctive and unique platform to support the fight against systemic oppression. Our World is a response to calls for societal justice and reform around equity and anti-racism. Although often misinterpreted, anti-racism builds upon diversity and equity training and provides individuals with the tools needed to build culturally inclusive learning and work environments; to recognize and combat oppression on school and corporate campuses; and to foster open communication about the issues of bias, race, identity, and social justice. Ultimately, our desire is to create safe spaces where all stakeholders are involved in creating equitable and just environments.
We seek a world where the unique diversity of Arizona is reflected in all sectors of our workforce, including schools, and where individuals can thrive academically, professionally, and emotionally so that they can become engaged members of their communities.
contact.
For more information, contact Renee Levin at ourworld@azedfoundation.org.