Champion of Teacher Development Award
COVID-19 related changes for 2021 Due to the ongoing disruption to schools during the 2020-21 school year the Conference Committee has made some adjustments to the STANYS Awards process for 2021. The deadline for Nominations is May 15, 2021 and the Submission of Applications deadline date has been extended to July 15, 2021. Awards will be given in 2021. The Conference Committee is planning to recognize winners at our Annual Meeting to be held November 6-7, 2021 in Rochester (assuming that such events are permitted.) We will also be celebrating our 2020 awardees at this time. 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:
Scoring Guide
14 = Total number of points. |