20th Annual
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

Official Nomination Form

The Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Excellence in Education Awards program is held annually to recognize outstanding educational programs throughout the public schools across the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 region. The awards program is presented by Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and its member school districts.

Designed by the world famous Crystal Signatures Company, the Excellence in Education Award is a prestigious award given to celebrate and recognize exceptional teaching and learning programs in our schools and communities. This year, the Excellence in Education Awards will be presented at a special ceremony on Thursday, April 30, 2015, to eligible educational programs in Monroe, Northampton and Pike counties. A total of seven awards may be presented. Award presentations may be made in the following categories:

Category One: Three awards may be presented to educational programs or activities that take creative approaches toward providing highly effective teaching and learning opportunities.

Category Two: Three awards may be presented to educational programs or activities that are built around active engagement of parents, families and/or the community in school efforts that strengthen or enhance student performance and school success.

Category Three: One award may be presented to a non-school entity that has a demonstrated commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen and preserve public schools.

The deadline for submitting nominations is February 27, 2015. Nominations may be submitted by any resident, school student, school employee or school entity in Monroe, Northampton or Pike County. Each submission may only be entered in one category. Simply complete the enclosed nomination form (and any other supporting material) and return it to Julie Eates at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045. Please contact Julie Eates with any questions/concerns, at (610) 515-6549 or .

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

Excellence in Education Award

Nomination Form -- Deadline February 27, 2015

CATEGORY 2

Educational programs that are built around active engagement of parents, families and/or the community in school efforts that strengthen or enhance student performance and school success.

Please complete this form (type or hand-print). If more space is needed, please use white 8 1/2" by 11" unlined paper. All additional sheets must be stapled to the nomination form and must include the names of the nominator and nominee.

School District ______

SchoolBuilding ______

School Principal ______

School Telephone ______

Person completing form (include email)______

Program Title ______

Teacher or school staff with primary responsibility for program or activity (include email):

______

Educational objective of program or activity______

______

Number of students served each year by program or activity______

Annual cost of program or activity______

Method of evaluating program or activity:______

-Category 2-

Please include two letters of recommendation that attest to the value and success of the nominated program or activity.

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

Excellence in Education Award

Program or Activity Description

In 250 words or less, please provide (type or handprint) a clear description of the program or activity. The description must also detail the effectiveness of the program or activity in responding to the teaching and learning needs of students. Please include two letters of recommendation that attest to the value and success of the nominated program or activity. In addition to the two letters of recommendation, additional artifacts such as photographs, videos, sample projects, etc. may be included to demonstrate program efficacy. The nomination will be judged according to overall impact in improving student achievement and school success. A panel of judges made up of educators and community leaders will evaluate all nominations. The decision of the judges will be final. The Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 reserves the right to publish submissions.

Please feel free to use separate sheet(s) of paper if necessary.

Nominations must be submitted to Julie Eates, CIU 20,

6 Danforth Drive, Easton PA 18045, by no later than February 27, 2015.

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