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Eligibility
Sponsorship may be given to existing teacher-recognition programs
throughout the world. The qualification criteria outlined in the
section below will be used to evaluate programs under consideration.
Programs more likely to be supported are those that recognize
outstanding teachers, administrators, principals or school-technology
users at state, provincial, national and international levels.
Individual teacher applicants and for-profit programs are not
eligible.
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| Criteria
Consideration will be given to teacher-recognition programs
that assess significant contributions by licensed classroom
teachers to students, their profession, their educational institution
and the larger community. Programs will be run annually with
a formal competitive process in place for nominations, applications
and evaluations. Applications must be reviewed by an independent
panel of experts. Programs supported and recognized by state
or national education authorities will be given preference.
Strong consideration will be given to programs that also evaluate
and reward teachers who have high technological proficiency
and a great ability to apply technology in the classroom.
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| Awards
Classroom technology products and professional development opportunities
are awarded to TEA recipients. 2009 TEA recipients will receive
a technology package valued at US$15,925. Sponsored program
finalists will receive a technology gift valued at US$1,250.
See our sponsors
for more information.
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| Term
The term of the TEA program is concurrent with the academic-year
schedule (September to August). The 2009 TEA program will commence
in September 2008 and conclude in August 2009
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| Limitations
US$1,517,775 is designated in product donations for the 2009
TEA program. US$4.8 million in technology has been donated from
2001 to 2008.
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Application requirements
Applicants must submit a program sponsorship application that
includes a written description of their teacher-recognition program.
For further details, learn how to apply.
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| Application closing date
Applications will be accepted until January 31 for programs
whose recipients will be named during the next academic year
(September–August).
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| Notification
Within 15 days of receiving your application, the Foundation
will respond to confirm receipt. Applications will be reviewed
in a timely manner, and all applicants will be notified of the
Foundation’s decision.
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Inspiring others
Representatives from sponsored programs must be willing to provide
the name and contact information of the recognized award recipient.
The Foundation and its supporting sponsors may recognize the recipient’s
achievements through their publications, such as the online TEA
Yearbook. This will not be a product endorsement, and materials
will not be published without permission.
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Questions?
Contact the Teaching Excellence Award program manager at tea@smarterkids.org
or 1.403.451.3519. |
© 2009 SMARTer Kids Foundation
