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Two-Way
Bilingual Immersion Teacher of the Year
2-Way
CABE
recognizes that there are many outstanding two-way bilingual
immersion classroom teachers in the United States. This award is in recognition
of those educators who have made contributions to Two-Way Bilingual Immersion
(TWBI) Programs beyond the normal scope of their assigned responsibilities.
At the 16th Annual National Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Conference in
Monterey, California, a TWBI teacher will be honored for her/his excellence,
dedication and advocacy for Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Programs.
Each TWBI
school district is invited to submit one nominee for the Two-Way Bilingual
Immersion Teacher of the Year Award. A committee of TWBI educators will
select the honoree from the submitted applicants.
2-Way
CABE is proud to recognize the Education Office
of the Consulate General of Spain as the primary sponsor of this event.
The Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Teacher of the Year will receive:
- Complimentary
registration to the 16th Annual Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program
Conference
- Scholarship
for a 3-week course in Spanish language and culture in Spain .
- $1000
cash award to assist with travel to Spain
Please mail
the completed application
packet by January 9, 2008 to:
2-Way
CABE
TWBI Teacher of the Year
16033 E. San Bernardino Rd.
Covina, CA 91722
For more
information, contact
2-Way CABE
at 626/814-4441 or 2way@bilingualeducation.org
Nomination Criteria…
Each nominee must meet all of the following criteria to be considered
for this award:
- Current
2-Way
CABE member or member of local state bilingual association
- Current
TWBI classroom teacher (K – 12)
- Minimum
of three years TWBI teaching experience
- Bilingual
teacher credential or certification
- Outstanding
contributions to TWBI education
- Philosophy
that reflects cultural competence and high expectations
- Advocacy
for TWBI proven practices and research
- Nominated
by the principal/supervisor
- Submission
of complete portfolio
Portfolio Requirements…
Two complete copies of a portfolio (maximum of 10 pages only will be accepted)
and a black and white photo must be submitted. Please be advised that
items will not be returned.
Portfolio Contents:
- Completed
official nomination form
- Biographical
resume (2 pages maximum)
- Statement
of philosophy on TWBI: What it is like to be a teacher/learner in her/his
classroom; address two key local, state or national issues having to
do with TWBI; include an anecdote that illustrates the power of TWBI.
(5 pages maximum)
- 2-Way
CABE and Community service (2 pages maximum)
- Letter
of support/recommendation from supervisor
- Two (2)additional
letters of support/recommendation from colleagues, students, parents
or others
- Video
segment (3-5 minutes) showing the teacher interacting in the classroom
(only 1 tape required)
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