Champion of Teacher Development Award

APPLICATION PROCESS:

NOTE: STANYS Award  Nomination Form (a form style PDF) should be submitted and approved before an Application is submitted.

To qualify for consideration for this award, submit the:

Champion of Teacher Development Packet

An application and the information printed below are in the packet.

 I. Philosophy of your role in science education and professional development.

Provide a personal essay that describes your vision of what constitutes excellence in science teaching and learning.  Include how you have facilitated that with teachers.

 II. Supporting documentation of your role as an administrator supporting science educations and professional development.

Include letters of support that directly indicate how the nominee supports teachers in the improvement of science education.  Include specific accomplishments that have supported professional development.

 III. Evidence that demonstrates your role in professional development at the building and/or district level.

Provide evidence to demonstrate your success in professional learning of science teachers. Evidence could include, but is not limited to, activities such as: workshops you developed for your staff, videos, publications, grants the support science education and professional development, and newspaper articles.

 IV. Professional Involvement

Describe professional activities in which you have been involved in the past three years. Activities could include, but are not limited to:

• Memberships in professional organizations
• Offices held in professional organizations
• Conferences attended and/or planned
• Awards/Honors
• Grants
• Published materials

 Scoring Guide 

  14 = Total number of points.