Respected Sir/Mam,

Subject: Inviting Nomination for organising Conclave on “Education 2025: Students First”

It gives me great pleasure and immense satisfaction to invite you to partner

with CEE in organizing the5thConclave on Excellence in Education with the theme

“Education 2025: Students First”. The idea is to take it up as a challenging mission that is

necessary and vital for our youthful Nation for making students at various levels self-

confident, self-dependent and self-actualized by offering them specialized training modules

which will empower them in non-cognitive life skills so essentials for success in life.

We highly appreciate the focus, direction and efforts made by the present

government in the field of Educational Development at School and higher education level

and want to contribute our share by offering specialized services in the core domain of

imparting non-cognitive skills through integration with cognitive curricula and the

development of the same.

CEE has been very active in the field of promoting excellence in education by recognizing, nurturing and felicitating those teachers who by their devotion , hard work and innovation in curricula are contributing to 21st century career demands and rewarding them every year. This year again CEE in association with Econs has planned a conclave on “EDUCATION 2025: STUDENT FIRST!” As a part of our continuing commitment to social transformation, CEE is organizing an Education Conclave and Excellence Awards 2017 function on 22nd April 2017 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rohini. We are extending this invitation to your esteemed organization for sponsoring /participating in this event and to come up with ideas, programs and operational concepts . The Conclave shall be attended by galaxy of experts, academicians, educationists and owners/representatives of various organizations from education sector. The debate, discussion and sharing of ideas, experiences and focused views by various dignitaries and experts of the domain would lead to great learning, beneficial to all who are committed to excellence in education, generate implementation strategies, innovative ideas, novel solutions while also networking with leading global organizations. Looking forward to your active collaboration and participation. With warm Regards,

Shruti Arora,

President CEE

About Confederation of Education Excellence Modern Education system is becoming more techno based where IT related activities are playing an important role in teaching different subjects from school level to university level. Each institution is competing with others to have latest techniques in their institution to attract more number of students. The young generation feels that material success in life can give them good living and happiness. Modern technology is hampering the creative thinking of students. In the current system rat race technology is replacing the place of the teachers. The honour and respect, which the educators were getting earlier, has been disappearing slowly. “Guru Sishya Parmpara” of Vedic age is not found in present education system, due to which Quality in Education is depleting and generating discontentment in the society. CEE being very active in the field of education, felicitate the values, hard and innovative work of teachers by appreciating and rewarding them every year. This year again CEE in association with Econs has planned a conclave on “EDUCATION 2025: STUDENT FIRST!” To make this function a big success we look forward for your cooperation, association and participation by making your valuable contribution in organising the conclave.

Concept of the Conclave:

The aim to move India’s Education System toward a school choice model that

bring affordable and quality education of choice to all children.

We need to provide a much needed platform to identify critical issues in the education

sector, review existing programs, explore strategies to face the challenges ahead and ideate

on ingenious solutions to provide quality education to all children in India.

The theme of the conference this year is “Education 2025: Student First!”

The children of the 21st Century have a different expectation and desire from

our education system than the generations that have preceded them. This is a generation

which is constantly seeking, thinking, formulating, exploring and challenging theirown views

and opinions. Ten years from now, these children will be in positions of power in diverse

sectors, dictating the direction of our country and economy.

We need a system that puts the child at the centre of education and facilitates the shift from

rote learning to student understanding. This requires us to constantly re -examine education

in terms of institutions, pedagogy and methodology.

We must break from our conventions and rethink the kind of teachers, the

curriculum and the kind of school leadership in effect–a rethinking of the school space.

These changes are not possible without structural changes at a policy level that will both

facilitate and reinforce them. The objectives of the Conference in 2017 are to:

1. Bring together educationists and educational planners, policy experts, activists

and government officials to discuss and debate existing policies and share their

vision for what education should be in 2025.

2. Showcase innovative policy solutions–both national and international–that are

being implemented to address current challenges in the Indian education

ecosystem.

3. The National Conclave aims to explore this theme through expert presentations

and plenary discussions with leaders in the education space.

4. The three key sessions we have planned to host are:

Vision 2025: Changing the Paradigms of Education

The first session will explore the vision of education that leaders hold for the

future and ask the critical questions: Who should provide education? What kind of

education should we impart? How should we impart this education?

Representatives from civil society organisations and the government, along with

school leaders will examine whether today’s education system is equipped to meet

the growing aspirations of young India, how we can provide education with equity;

and the role of technology in classrooms of the future.

Practice 2025: Teaching for Understanding

What kind of pedagogy and infrastructure do we require to achieve Vision

2025? This session will focus on innovative developments and best practices in

education today in the areas of curriculum setting, methods for student assessments,

classroom innovations, teacher training, school financing models and alternative

methods of imparting education all of which will aid our movement towards this

vision.

Action Plan 2025: Rethinking Policy

Can the current education policy framework of India deliver on this vision?

This session will aim to understand the current policies that we have in place, their

implications for the education space and the gaps in the system, with emphasis on the

need to focus more on outcomes that inputs to education. Policy makers, researchers

and private school owners will deliberate on the reforms required to achieve Vision

2025.

We propose to invite young researchers and PhD students to submit research

papers relating to the themes outlined above. One of these papers will be selected for

presentation at the conference. This will be an opportunity for the student to

showcase his/her research and gain insight and feedback from experts in the field of

education.

AIM:

The seminar will aim at action Plan 2025: Students first.

(a) Development and contribution in enhancing the educational standards in India which contribute to meet the global standards of placement.

(b) Changing the paradigms of education. (c) Teaching for understanding. (d) Rethinking Policy.

Eligibility:

Eligible participants for the Summit and Award Nominations are all types and levels of Schools, Colleges, Group of Institutions, Universities, Education Service Providers and Individuals (who have given outstanding contribution in Education) and NGO’s

PARTICIPATION FEE:

(a) Delegation Fee for Summit: Rs 3,000/- +Service Tax (b) Award Nomination Fee: Rs 10,000/- + Service Tax (c) Award Nomination Fee for Flagship Category Rs 15,000+ Service Tax.

Fee to be deposited by draft/ cash,favouring ECONS SOLUTIONS, payable at Delhi.

AWARDS

Seminar Awards under various categories have been planned and be rewarded during the seminar.(For details of Awards Selection Criteria ; Please See Enclosed Appendix1)

PARTICIPANTS

Education Establishments experts of education field and NGO’s at all levels across the country are expected to attend the Summit to gain benefit of various distinguished and eminent speakers. Sponsorship Opportunities to suit various organisations has been planned and made available during the above seminar. (For Details See Appendix.II)

CONCLAVE’S GRACE

Responsible decision makers and professionals of the various field from the

reputed organisations who are likely to attend are:

Education Policy Makers, Council Secretaries*

Education Regulatory Bodies and Professional Association Representatives University/Colleges and School Principals, Key Management, Senior

Functionaries and Global Institutions, Universities and K-12 Representatives.

Edupreneuers, Entrepreneurs, Private Equity Investors, Venture Capitalists

Education Technology Providers

NGO’s closely associated with differently abled children & women.

Corporates and corporate social responsibility, department representatives.

BENEFIT TO TAKE BACK

CEE in association with Econs Education Conclave 2017 has kept three key sessions lead by renowned educational leadership researchers. It covers many different and

important aspects of educational leadership in the 21st Century. The different sessions are designed to cater to various stake holders involved in education at different levels.

A large number of participants from Universities, Colleges, Schools of India and abroad represented by Top Management, principals and NGO’s are expected to participate in

this Summit. The delegates are experienced educators from all different sectors of education field and authorities in their expert fields.

APPENDIX 1 AwardCategories:

1. Flagship Award

a) For the most upcoming institute (less than 5 years old) b) For progressive institute ( 5 Years – 10 Years old) c) Econs Flagship Institute (10 Years and above)

2. Higher Education Awards

(Awards Per category: 3 Nos for universities / Colleges)

In Campus facilities and initiatives towards:

a) National And International Seminars b) Researchers and Scholars c) Highest package offered to student( During Placement) d) Technical achievement ( Live Projects) e) Innovative research of the year. f) Best Infrastructure.

3. School Category: (Awards per category: 3 Nos for Schools)

a) Value Education

b) Green Initiatives c) Sports and Cultural Achievement d) Innovative school wide program. e) High impact teacher award.

f) Emerging student innovator award. g) Best Infrastructure

4. Vocational And Skills training : (Awards per category: 3 Nos for Private Institutions)

a) Innovative teaching practice

b) Use of technology in training c) Corporate & Industry placement. d) Skill Development initiative.

5. Individual Awards:

a) Leadership Awards for Excellence. b) Education awards for excellence. c) Creative innovation awards. d) Open research award.

6. CSR Initiative Awards:

a) Contribution in Rural Education. b) Initiative for Girl Child Education. c) Innovation in Rural Education. d) Initiative in Rural Employment. e) Initiative Skill Development in Rural Areas.

7. Women Achievement Awards: a) Contribution in education development. b) Excellence in education. c) Innovation in education.

d) Achiever’s in the field.

8. Service Providers : (Awards Per category: 3 Nos For Companies)

a) Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning Practices.

b) Use of Technology in Testing and Assessments. c) Interactive whiteboard in Testing and Assessments.

d) Providers of innovative hardware. e) Campus management Solution Providers f) Telecom and Satellite Learning Providers in Education. g) ICT based Education Project.

h) Education Loan Provider.

(NOTE: - Each Institute can participate in three categories)

APPENDIX 2 Selection Criteria

University/Institutions/Schools/Enterprises/Corporate/NGO’s who wish to nominate themselves or others for the Econs Awards of excellence in the field of Education 2017 need to furnish details about the projects they are involved with. The nominated projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Innovation Scalability Ability to overcome challenges Achievements Impact Potential

The above mentioned Awards would be decided by certain procedures and rules governing the evaluation of the entries. It is pertinent to be informed that the entire process of evaluation and reporting will be conducted by the eminent jury according to laid down norms and schedules b y Econs. The decision of the Jury would be final. The Award selection process will go through process of Jury. The selected winners will be felicitated Awards at the conference NOTE: Efforts will be made to give an unbiased professional feedback of evaluation to the participating schools /colleges and universities after the event .

Selection Procedure

The selection procedure for award nomination is sequential.

The project will be first nominated through a Form(Enclosed) The project will be verified and reviewed by a team of in-house reviewers. Any additional

information, if required, will be asked for. The project will be evaluated according to the laid down criteria by the expert team. The project will also be evaluated by an independent set o f jury members Winners will be announced at the Conference venue The top three short listed Institution in each category will be called specifically to the conference The runners up in each category will be announced as well and given certificates

Important Information

The Finalist will be announced and felicitated at the Conference venue at Delhi, India

Who can Participate/ Nominate

University/Institutions/Enterprises/Corporates/Education solution providers/NGO’s programmes can be nominated for the CEE-ECONS Award in Education by any of the methods stated below:

Direct application – An institution/project/ corporate/NGO can nominate themselves to the award process by filling up the nomination Form

Peer nomination – An institution/corporate can nominate any other institution project for the awards. However, the peer nominator should disclose his/ her name and details in the form

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

S. No. Name Designation

1

Prof. Shiban Kishen Kak

Former Founder Vice Chancellor, Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

2

Mr. Ajay Muttreja

Member Board of Directors and Advisor to Chairman at Tecnova India Private Limited

3 Maj Gen V.R Handa (Retd.)

Retired Major General Indian Army

4

Dr Pyarelal Kadalbaju

Former. Jt. Registrar Delhi University, Registrar

Jamia Hamdard

5

Ms Pushpa Kapuria

Retired Principal Ryan International School Delhi,

Manager Ramagya School Noida

6

Mr. Anil Trigunayat

Former Ambassador of India to Jordan, Libya and

Malta

7

Mr Anil Munjal

Senior Executive, Fedders Lloyds

8

Mr Sumit Singhal

Vice President, Planning and Strategy- New Delhi

Television Ltd.

Appendix 3

Schedule of the Event: “Education 2025: Students First”

8:30-9:30 am Registration

9:30-10:30 am Inaugural Session

10:30-11:30 am Education 2025: Changing the Paradigms of Education

11.30-12 noon Tea Break and Networking

12:30-2:30 pm Education 2025: Teaching for Understanding

2.30-3.30 pm Lunch and Networking

3:30-4:30 pm Education 2025: Rethinking Policy

4:30-5:00 pm Tea Break and Networking

5:00-6:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Education Conclave and Excellence Awards 2017

APPLICATION FORM Thank you for filling your nomination @ Education Conclave and Excellence Awards 2017. In order to process your nomination kindly, send us the supporting documents along with the duly filled in questionnaire QUESTIONNAIRE (To be filled here itself & mailed back. You may extend the space or attach sheets if required.)

1) Name of the Applicant : 2) Location (City, State) : 3) Complete Address : 4) Website (if any)

.

5) Name of the Organization: :

6) e-mail :

7) Telephone :

8) Name of Promoters/Trustees:

9) Email id and contact details(of the Trustees/Promoters):

10) Year of Establishment:

11) ) Details of Suitable Act of Establishment/ Accreditations:

12) Are you the member of CEE : Yes / No

13) Are you Registered with Vijai Bhav :

14) Have you ever been Rewarded by ECONS/CEE : Yes / No

15) Awards Applied for (You can apply for a maximum of 3 categories).

- A) B)

C)

16) Details of the awards received, conferences attended/organized in Education and other categories at National/International level.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

A. Kindly submit the school / college / institute profile relevant to & focused towards the category applied for.

B. You may furnish photocopies of the following (if any): a. Certificates and Awards received. b. Documentation in support of your achievements. c. Kindly fill the questionnaire completely for evaluation.

C. Fill in the declaration form at the end.

D. A detailed project report of minimum 500 words outlining the activities undertaken toward contribution to the field of award applied for, and in what ways this contribution holds potential for constructive change and transformation in the field. In case you are applying for more than one award please enclose a separate project report and appendix for each.

E. Photo Album as an appendix to the project report.

F. Three testimonials each from stakeholders, viz students, Parents, Teachers, Industry

etc. Broucher of institution, profile of promoter and principal. DECLARATION I declare that the facts and figures stated in this Nomination along with accompanying information are

true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to:

Provide school / institute relevant information to my Nomination and allow the organizers

to retain them.

Abide the rules and regulation of the Award.

Abide the decisions of the judges which will be final conclusion (Name of the Declarant) (Position)