Important Dates

Important Deadlines

School Registration Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Milestone Submission Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

  • Fall 2026

    • Online registration opens: October 13, 2026
    • Information sessions for School Administrators:
      • TBD
    • Virtual mentorship and office hours:
      • November 12
      • December 9
    • Registration Deadline: December 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
    *Information session hours details and link for Zoom meeting

    Topic and registration details coming soon.

  • Winter 2027

    • Virtual mentorship and office hours:
      • January 14
      • February 9
      • March 18
    *Virtual office hours details and link for Zoom meeting

    Topic and registration details coming soon.

  • Spring 2027

    • Virtual mentorship and office hours:
      • April 8
      • April 26
    • Submission deadline: April 30, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
    • Announcement of the First Lady Seal of SI Readiness Recipients:
      As soon as May 21, 2027; but no later than May 28, 2027
    *Virtual office hours details and link for Zoom meeting

    Topic and registration details coming soon.

  • June 8, 2027

    • Schools with exceptional evidence and growth in SI readiness within the Distinction tier will be invited to showcase their evidence and attend an award ceremony.