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The nomination deadline for the 2008 READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award has passed. Application form for the 2009 READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award will be available in January of 2009. The guidelines presented below are intended to provided general guidelines to help Educators prepare.
The READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award nomination applications must be completed by:
- Nominating educator
- Nominated educator
- A student of the nominated educator
To be eligible for the READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award, the nominated educator should demonstrate:
- High expectations for all students
- A strong desire to work with striving readers, deeply believing that these students can attain the literacy skills needed to succeed in school and in life
- Exemplary understanding that this striving to read is motivated by respect, choice, and a safe environment
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction, specifically the ability to use READ 180 reports to interpret data and make instructional and grouping decisions
- Dedication to utilizing technology to support reading and writing in the READ 180 classroom
- Strong classroom management skills and strategies with multiple learning groups
Please Note: The READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award recognizes all READ 180 educators and is not limited to classroom teachers or any particular stage or version of READ 180 users.
The READ 180 Outstanding Educator will:
- Be recognized at the READ 180 National Summer Institute
- Be invited to attend the READ 180 National Summer Institute
- Receive an engraved honorary token
- Receive $2,000
Additionally, the nominating educator of the READ 180 Outstanding Educator will receive a READ 180 Xtra Collection.
All educators nominated for the READ 180 Outstanding Educator Award will receive a certificate of recognition.
*Note: prizes and awards subject to change from year to year.
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