The Center for Excellence in Math and Science is pleased to announce the Rochester Area Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
Purpose:
To recognize effective, engaging, and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching in grades K-12.
Eligibility:
Appropriately credentialed teachers who work directly with children in grades kindergarten through twelve in a State-approved public or private school in the following counties: Monroe, Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming.
To Nominate a Teacher:
We invite nominations of excellent teachers with innovative practices from all members of the educational community including parents, students, business leaders, school staff, administrators, and teachers.
A link to the nomination form is provided below. The nomination packet packet must include the cover cover sheet and checklist, a letter of recommendation from the teacher's principal and an activity summary, written by the nominee. The activity summary is a 1-2 page summary of an innovative and effective teaching activity that could be adopted by educators in the region, which includes all of the following:
- a description of the activity
- how the activity has increased student learning in the STEM subject
- how the activity aligns with the New York State Math, Science, and/or Technology learning standards
- ideas about how this activity might be shared with the Rochester area STEM teaching community (workshop, website, poster, video, etc.)
Additional documentation is optional and may include examples of student work, pictures or videos of the activity, additional letters of recommendation, etc. Nominations will be reviewed on June 30, 2008.
The Award:
Travel scholarships for up to $2000 will be awarded to 5 qualified nominees to attend a national STEM learning conference of their choice. Additionally, the grand prize winner of the Rochester Area Innovations in STEM Teaching Award will also receive a $10,000 classroom upgrade.
These awards are made possible through a generous donation from Wards Natural Science of Henrietta, NY.
All award winners will be formally recognized and invited to share their best practices at the 2008 Educator Collaboration Event, October 1-2, 2008, and will also be profiled on The STEM Blog.
Electronic nomination form (to fill out electronically and email)
Printable nomination form (to print, fill out by hand, and mail)
Questions about this program should be sent to awards@raccems.org.