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ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year Award
Process for
The Colorado State Candidate
PURPOSE
OF THE AWARD:
The award for the National Language Teacher of the
Year is intended to elevate the status and the public
profile of the language profession at the state, regional,
and national levels by creating opportunities to recognize
accomplished members of our profession.
First
and foremost, this process is designed to involve
all of our state, regional, and national organizations
in promoting the language teaching profession. Second,
it is intended to create as many media opportunities
as possible to increase the visibility and importance
of language learning with the media, policymakers,
and the general public.
The
award also recognizes best practices and excellence
in the teaching and learning of foreign languages.
All regional finalists are featured in the ACTFL Language
Teacher Hall of Fame, located on the ACTFL website
at www.actfl.org. Key words are excellence in teaching,
and advocacy.
CRITERIA
FOR APPLYING:
Candidates must be full-time educators at the PK-12
level who spend at least 50% of their time in direct
teaching during the year of application with an expectation
of teaching for at least two additional years.
PROCESS
OF APPLICATION:
The National Language Teacher of the Year process
begins at the state level with the state language
organizations selecting a top candidate each year
whose application is then submitted to the regional
level. The finalist for each of the five regions then
competes at the national level.
PROCEDURE
AT THE STATE LEVEL: Deadline: Fall 2009
The following elements are the criteria for the state
selection. The following are the items that must be
included in the state candidate's portfolio
1. Letter of recommendation from a professional colleague
2. Letter of recommendation from a supervisor
3. Letter of recommendation from a current or former
parent or student
4. Curriculum Vitae of no more than five (5) pages.
5. Five-hundred-word (500) first-person statement
on the value of learning language and culture.
6. Statement of willingness to participate in all
required activities associated with the award (Form
provided by ACTFL: http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3500
including:
" A commitment to attend the respective regional
conference for a personal interview (CCFLT provide
a stipend to support travel to the regional conference.)
" If selected as their regional winner, a commitment
to attend the ACTFL Annual Convention (hotel, registration,
and transportation are paid by ACTFL); and
" Willingness to serve as a spokesperson for
the profession, based on availability.
Form available:http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3500
Send
portfolio postmarked by April 30, 2010
Anna Crocker at acrocker@jeffco.k12.co.us
or mailed to
7043
S. Malta Court, Aurora, CO 80016
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