The National Association for Bilingual Education is now accepting nominations for its Bilingual Teacher of the Year Competition.
The purpose of this award is to recognize the efforts that bilingual classroom teachers make on behalf of English Language Learners.
The winner of NABE’s Annual Bilingual Teacher of the Year competition will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to further his or her education or to use for the benefit of English language learner students. In addition, the winner’s travel expenses within the continental United States will be paid by NABE. This will include air travel ticket up to $500.00, two (2) nights lodging at the NABE Conference Headquarters Hotel, one (1) complimentary NABE Conference Registration and one (1) NABE Awards Luncheon ticket, a total value of approximately $2,000.
Nominations:
Deadline: All entries must be received by October 15th, 2024 11:59 PM ET via the online application system. Contest entries to be submitted by teacher.
Nominations will be accepted from the following parties:
Option 1: In states that have a NABE affiliate, candidates MUST be endorsed by their NABE affiliate. The affiliate must be a NABE affiliate organization in good standing. Each NABE affiliate may endorse only ONE candidate.
Option 2: In states that do not have a NABE affiliate, candidates may be nominated by a NABE Member in good standing or a NABE SIG in good standing. Each NABE SIG or NABE member may endorse only ONE candidate.
Nominations should be made – and the winner will be chosen – without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or national origin.
Qualifications:
· Nominee has not previously competed for this award.
· Nominee is a NABE member in good standing
· Is fluently bilingual.
· Is a full-time teacher in a bilingual program for pre-K-12 grade who works with students.
· Has at least three years of experience
· Has distinguished themself as an outstanding teacher/educational leader.
· Enjoys the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers.
· They should play active and useful roles in their communities as well as in their schools.
· Is poised, articulate, and willing and able to grant media interviews and make presentations.
· Has a proven ability to inspire Bilingual and English Learners of various backgrounds and abilities to excel academically
The nominating party is responsible for submitting an electronic portfolio of materials for their candidate to be used by the selection committee in its deliberations. The entire portfolio cannot exceed 24 pages in length.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS: October 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET