As its mission, the Burris Laboratory School, a department of the Teachers' College,  provides the development, demonstration, and dissemination of effective and innovative teaching practices, offers an exemplary pre-service clinical program for teaching majors, accommodates research and operates an educationally sound instructional program for its K-12 population.  This mission is based on the belief that all students can learn and will be empowered to develop their fullest intellectual, social, artistic, and physical potentials.

NCA Goal Statement

"All students will improve their critical thinking skills."

Click on this link to download and read our 2006 North Central Association School Improvement Plan.

For Parents of High Ability Students: 

 
The Center for Gifted Studies & Talent Development at Ball State University in association with the Indiana Association for the Gifted and the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities announces the 14th annual Share-Indiana Conference on Parenting and Teaching Gifted Children to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Indianapolis Marriott North at Keystone at the Crossing.  Information and registration forms may be accessed at www.bsu.edu/gifted (Share-Indiana Conference) or at www.iag-online.org (15th Birthday of Ball State's Center for Gifted Studies & Talent Development!)
 
Hurry--seats are limited and registration is due by September 5.

Athletic, school, clubs, and other organizational events are posted on the official BURRIS CALENDAR.

For a map of drop off locations and more information, click on
Burris Parking.

The deadline for applying for admission for 2008-2009 has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. The 2008-2009 Lottery Timeline and Questions and Answers are available.

Regular Admissions

The deadline for the regular lottery has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. The 2008-2009 Lottery Timeline is available.

Appeal Procedures

Ball State University has appointed a Burris Laboratory School Admissions Appeal Committee for regular Burris admission that may be used under very limited circumstances.  The appeal procedures are available here.