As part of our ongoing effort to improve teaching and learning, Concept Schools has initiated a Teacher of the Year recognition program to honor, promote, and encourage outstanding teachers among our schools. This recognition will also raise the stakes among our teachers as they will then move on to state and national competitions.

The Concept Schools Teacher of the Year will also serve a community point person who both promotes charter community schools and innovative teaching strategies. He or she will receive a $1000 monetary award for this recognition.

Administrators, teachers, parents and students shall nominate a teacher
who:

• Holds a valid state teaching certificate;
• Is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled individual, teaching kindergarten through grade twelve;
• Inspires students of all backgrounds to learn;
• Has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues;
• Plays an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school;
• Is poised, articulate, and possesses excellent communication skills;
• Use technology as a tool for learning, communication and collaboration; and
• Possess a state and national perspective of how current educational issues and practices impact teaching and learning.

The deadline for nominating a teacher is March 12, 2010.

The deadline for applications is April 16, 2010.

The winner will be announced on May 21, 2010.

Judging will be based on the above criteria in addition to Concept Schools new Teacher Standards and will be conducted by Concept Schools internal staff.

Please contact Ali Uslu with any questions auslu@conceptschools.org

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