Apple Awards

• Must be currently at the nominating site 
• Accredited Pre-Kindergarten - 12th Grade Teacher 
• Guidance Counselors
• Building Resource Teachers
• Special Area Teachers (Special Education, ESL, etc.)
• Speech/language Pathologists
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
  
• Media Specialists
• Teacher may not be a previous Apple Award representative

Criteria for Nomination

• Demonstrates a superior ability to foster excellence in education and contribute to the continuous improvement of student learning and the school environment
• Displays expertise in content area and ability to effectively use materials relating to the content
• Utilizes original and/or innovative instructional materials and methods
• Demonstrates leadership in educational activities at the school
• Displays exemplary interpersonal skills in communicating with colleagues, students and parents
• Engages parents/families in learning process
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a climate of caring and respect conducive to effective teaching and learning

Please submit your nomination by Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact the Douglas County Educational Foundation at 303-387-0505.