WISCONSIN TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

							                     OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
 The nominee can be a classroom teacher, special area teacher, media specialist, reading
 specialist or EEN teacher, etc. Honor your actively involved teacher by nominating
 him/her for this award.

 The criteria for this award is excellence in teaching effectiveness, past and present PTA
 involvement as well as community and professional organizations involvement.

 Awards for Elementary and Secondary (Pre-school, Middle/Junior High, and Senior
 High) level will be presented at the annual Wisconsin PTA Convention. We would
 appreciate that the winners be in attendance.

 Note that this application is the only criteria used to determine our finalists. Take your time in completing this
 application to best represent your nominee.

 *If no candidate truly qualifies, no award will be given.

 GUIDELINES:
 1.       Only 1 nomination can be made from each PTA unit.
 2.       PTA’s must complete the Nominee Information Form (page 3 of this form)
 3.       Selections Criteria must be submitted using no less than 12 POINT FONT. (page 2 of this form)
          A minimum of 300 words is required for each question. No exceptions!
 4.       The Nominee Information Form must be signed by the Nominee and Local Unit President.
 5.       You may submit up to three (3) additional letters of recommendation to support the nomination. (Limited to
          one (1) page each)
 6.       Facsimiles (faxed copies) and e-mailed nominations will not be accepted.
 7.       Mail 7 completed copies of the nomination to:
                            Education Commission C/O Wisconsin PTA
                            Teacher of the Year Award
                            4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102
                            Madison, WI 53704

8.      The local PTA must have the following items received in the WI PTA office by the appropriate deadlines.

                            *Audit is received        *Dues paid            *Bylaws are current

 ● Nominations not in compliance with guidelines will be disqualified.
 ● Applications and letters of reference will be not be returned.
 ● Make copies for your file.

 DEADLINE: Postmarked by January 10

             If you need further information -- please call the State Office at (608) 244-1455.
                     SUGGESTIONS FOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
1.     Committee of no less than 3 persons.
2.     Committee may include parents, teachers, principal and former students, if applicable.
       Input should be sought from a broad based group.
3.     Committee should consider all questions on nominee form. Take time to answer
       completely, examples are helpful.


                                    SELECTION CRITERIA
Each criterion is followed by questions and suggestions for narrative. A minimum of 300 words is
required for each question. No exceptions!

1. Educator’s Relationship with Students. Describe how the educator interacts with students.
   Be specific about such things as how the educator builds on student strengths, helps students
   overcome weaknesses, recognizes and provides for individual differences among students,
   encourages respect for differences, and inspires students academically and personally.

2. Educator’s Relationship with Parents. How does the educator support National PTA
   National Standards for Family-School Partnerships? Describe how the educator
   has initiated or supported communication between parents and students and between parents
   and educators. How accessible is the educator to parents? Does the educator provide evaluations
   of student progress and notify parents promptly of student achievements or problems? Are
   parents involved and informed about decisions? Be specific and give examples.

3. Educator’s Relationship with PTA. Summarize the educator’s involvement with PTA.
   How does he or she demonstrate commitment to the Objects of PTA?

4. Educator’s Relationship with the Community. Describe how the educator links the
   classroom with the community. How does the educator involve community members in the life
   of the school, draw on community resources, and encourage students to participate in the
   community? Is the educator accessible to community leaders and other community members?

5. Educator’s Relationship with the Profession. Describe the nominee’s professional preparation
   and participation in continuing education. Describe specific professional activities and
   accomplishments such as development of curriculum, development of assessment processes,
   sponsorship of student activities, mentoring of new students, and/or participation in professional
   associations. Note any relevant honors.
                WISCONSIN PTA OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD


NAME OF NOMINEE _____________________________________________


ADDRESS ______________________________________________________


TELEPHONE: Work (____) ________________ Home (____) _____________

CATAGORY LEVEL OF NOMINEE – (Please Circle One)

                      ELEMENTARY                                SECONDARY


CURRENT POSITION _____________________________________________


NAME OF LOCAL PTA UNIT ______________________________________

UNIT ADDRESS _________________________________________________

NAME OF PTA CONTACT PERSON ________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: Work (____) _______________ Home (____) ______________




______________________________ ___________________________________
Signature of Local Unit President             Nominee’s Signature


* By signing, the nominee verifies that all information is provided and accurate.