Following is a sample letter for use during the application process. To access other sections of the 2008 NOYS site, or to return to the main NOYS page, use the Summit menu to the right.

Model Letter

To complete the application process, teachers must submit a letter of support from their school principal.

Model letters must be received by December 7, 2007. You may fax or mail your letters to:

ABA Division for Public Education
Attn: 2008 NOYS
321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Fax: 312-988-5494

You may copy and paste the model letter(s) below into your word processing application and print it on school stationery for your principal's signature. Your application will not be processed without this letter.

Note: Your principal must copy the letter to the appropriate school/district technology personnel. If your school/district does not employ a technology professional, and this letter is not copied to this person, you must also provide a letter signed by you stating that you will provide technology support for your students throughout the project.

Model Principal Letter

To Whom It May Concern:

I, __________ (name), principal of ______________ (name of school) am aware that our school has applied to participate in the American Bar Association 2008 National Online Youth Summit. I understand that the topic of this summit is "Environmental Law & Public Policy: From Grassroots to Governemnt" and that the purpose of the summit is to encourage students to learn about and think critically about this topic. I understand that the summit curriculum will provide a project- and inquiry-based learning experience. I understand that our students will be participating in some activities via electronic means of communication. We have verified that our computer network is able to support the Web communication software FuseTalk from the primary computers that will be used by students during the summit. We will provide technology and Internet connection support to our students throughout the project. I understand that the teachers involved will be monitoring and participating in online discussions with their students, and, if we are selected to participate, our students will be required to conduct themselves accordingly when they are online. I encourage our school to apply for participation in the National Online Youth Summit.

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Signature

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Date

cc: your school/district technology professional