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Best Practices Criteria

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• The program/strategy has been in operation at a community college, technical college, or community based organization within the State of Florida for at least two years OR The program/strategy has been identified or recognized publicly and/or has received awards, honors, or mentions.
• The program/strategy has met or set new standards or introduced innovative practices.
• The program/strategy has led to quality or process improvement, improved efficiency, lowered costs, or addressed a particular problem within the institution/agency.
• The program/strategy outcomes have been evaluated and documented.
• The program/strategy shows results that are sustainable over a period of time.
• The program/strategy has broad impact, applicability, and provides benefits to educational practice that are adaptable beyond the current setting in which it was implemented.

Guidelines and Procedures for Submissions

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Step 1: Identification of Best Practice at local level

Step 2: Completion of Login/Password Approval (for institution/agency)

Step 3: Submission of Best Practice at local level via the Division’s Best Practices Website (data entry)

Step 4: Approval of Best Practice by designated authority at local level (i.e., Vice-President, Asst. Superintendent, or other Designated Authority)

Step 5: Upon approval at local level, website submission(s) will be forwarded to the Division for review via the website

Step 6: Review of program content upon receipt.

Step 7: Internal review by cross-functional Division Team

Step 8: Notification of Division’s approval by e-mail (to institution/agency)

Step 9: Best Practice(s) placed on website

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