2013 - 2014
President
Dr. Pascual Yacovodonato
Vice President
Yady Blessinger
President Elect
Miriam Saravia
Parliamentarian
Dr. Gloria Gomez
Recording Secretary
Lucy Soto
Corresponding Secretary
TBA
Treasurer
Connie Graves
Historian
Octaviano Treviño / December 2, 2013
TO: Bilingual/ESL Department Director
FROM: HAABE President
RE: 2013-2014 HAABE Bilingual and ESL Teacher of the Year
Dear Bilingual/ESL Department Director:The Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE) would like to invite you to participate in the annual HAABE Teacher of the Year (TOY) Awards competition. Each year, HAABE recognizes outstanding bilingual and ESL educators from Houston and its surrounding area.
By accepting to participate in the TOY Awards competition your district will actively participate in the recognition of bilingual and ESL educators. The following packet will provide you with more details and time line of the Nomination and Competition Guidelines. Please contact the HAABE TOY Coordinator Octaviano Treviño at with any questions that you may have.
Districts TOY finalists will be publicly acknowledged and honored during the annual HAABE TOY Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 11:00 am to be held at the Hilton Hotel University of Houston. Family members and school representatives are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Tickets for the event will be available for online purchase at www.haabe.org at a price of $60 per person.
I would like to thank you in advance for your participation and support to the HAABE TOY Award competition and I look forward to seeing you at the HAABE TOY Award Ceremony.
Best regards,
Dr. Pascual Yacovodonato
HAABE President, 2013-2014
2013-14 HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teachers of the Year (TOY) Awards
I. Nomination and Competition Guidelines
1. TOY nominees should be selected regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, national origin, handicapping conditions, or religion.
2. The selection must be based on evidence of outstanding instruction in Bilingual or ESL education.
3. Nominees must meet all HAABE Teacher of the Year requirements/qualifications will be considered for the awards.
4. School district TOY finalists must be or become HAABE/TABE members to go further in the competition.
DISTRICT LEVEL COMPETITION
1. Participating school districts will select a TOY representative as the contact person for the Bilingual/ESL TOY process.
2. District TOY representative notifies their campuses about HAABE TOY competition and sends TOY application packet to campuses.
3. TOY district representative calls for the formation of a district’s Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.
4. District TOY representative requests a campus contact person who will be responsible to conduct the school based Bilingual/ESL selection (principal, assistant principal, secretary, etc.)
5. District’s TOY Selection Committee collects and reviews all campuses Bilingual/ESL applications and letters of recommendation/support. Application Packets will be submitted in a color-coded folder (Bilingual -red, ESL Elementary -blue, and ESL Secondary -yellow with a label attached to the top right corner. Label will include Bilingual/ESL campus winner name, school, grade level, position, and district.
6. Committee will select districts finalists: a Bilingual TOY, an ESL Elementary TOY, and an ESL Secondary TOY.
7. District TOY representative submits TOY finalists' names to Octaviano Treviño HAABE TOY Coordinator.
8. School district TOY representative requests TOY finalists to complete portfolio.
9. School district TOY representative collects and delivers portfolios to: 4520 Tonawanda Houston TX, 77035, Attention: Octaviano Treviño, HAABE TOY Coordinator before March 14, 2014.
10. School district TOY representative promotes and coordinates the purchase of banquet tickets.
HOUSTON AREA LEVEL COMPETITION
1. HAABE TOY Selection Committee reviews districts finalists portfolios and selects the HAABE Bilingual TOY, ESL Elementary TOY, and ESL Secondary TOY.
2. HAABE winners will be announced at the TOY Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014.
3. HAABE winners review and submit portfolios to TABE for state completion.
II. Qualifications
BILINGUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Nominee must meet the following qualification requirements:
1. Be in a full-time bilingual teaching position at the elementary/intermediate level in a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved bilingual education program at the time of the award.
2. Be certified or endorsed as a bilingual educator by TEA.
3. Be a full time Texas bilingual education teacher for at least three consecutive years prior to the 2013-2014 HAABE Teacher of the Year Awards competition.
4. Be recognized by the school district as an outstanding teacher in all professional areas.
5. Provide letters indicating that the nominee is respected and admired by students, parents, and colleagues.
6. Exhibit distinguished leadership service to the profession and the community.
7. Be a current member of HAABE and TABE.
8. Become a NABE member if selected as TABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year to compete nationwide.
ESL ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR (For local competition ONLY)
Nominee must meet the following qualification requirements:
1. Be in a full-time ESL teaching position at the elementary level (Prek-5) in a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved program at the time of the award.
2. Be a certified or endorsed in bilingual or ESL educator by TEA.
3. Be a full-time Texas elementary ESL teacher for at least three consecutive years prior to the 2013-2014 HAABE Teacher of the Year Awards competition.
4. Be recognized by the school district as an outstanding teacher in all professional areas.
5. Provide letters indicating that the nominee is respected and admired by students, parents, and colleagues.
6. Exhibit distinguished leadership service to the profession and the community.
7. Be a current HAABE member.
ESL SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Nominee must meet the following qualification requirements:
1. Be in a full-time ESL teaching at any secondary level (6-12) in a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved program at the time of the award.
2. Be certified or endorsed as a bilingual or ESL educator by TEA.
3. Be a full-time Texas secondary ESL teacher for at least three consecutive years prior to the 2013-2014 HAABE Teacher of the Year Awards competition.
4. Be recognized by the school district as an outstanding teacher in all professional areas.
5. Provide letters indicating that the nominee is respected and admired by students, parents, and colleagues.
6. Exhibit distinguished leadership service to the profession and the community.
7. Be a current member of HAABE and TABE if recognized as his/her District’s 2013-2014 Secondary ESL Teacher of Year.
8. Become a NABE member if selected as TABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year to compete nationwide.
· District TOY finalists must be HAABE/TABE member form is available at: http://www.haabe.org/membership.html
2013-14 HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year (TOY) Awards
III. HAABE TOY Timeline
Dec. 2013: HAABE TOY competition begins.
Teacher of the Year Packet posted on http://www.haabe.org/forms.html
School districts receive an invitation to participate in the HAABE TOY competition.
Participating school districts select a representative as a contact person for the HAABE TOY competition.
School districts confirm their participation in the HAABE TOY competition by sending name of contact person to Octaviano Treviño HAABE TOY Coordinator at
Participating school districts notifies their campuses about HAABE TOY competition.
Jan. 6 – 31, 2014: School district TOY representative sends TOY application to campuses.
Campuses select their TOY. Selected campus winners complete application and obtain letters of recommendation/ support from principals, supervisors, and parents.
Campus TOY names are submitted to school district TOY representative.
Individual TOY Awards Ceremony tickets are available for online order ($60.00 www.haabe.org). Tickets will be mailed when payment is received.
Feb. 3-7, 2014: District TOY Selection Committee is formed. Committee member names are submitted to the HAABE TOY Coordinator via e-mail to
District TOY Selection Committee receives campuses TOY applications.
Feb. 10-21, 2014: District TOY Selection Committee selects three TOY finalists: a Bilingual TOY, an ESL Elementary, and an ESL Secondary Teacher of the Year.
District TOY representative verifies that TOY finalists meet all qualifications including membership in HAABE and TABE.
District TOY representative notifies TOY finalists.
District TOY representative submits finalists TOY names to HAABE TOY Coordinator via e-mail to: by February 21, 2014
Individual TOY Awards Ceremony tickets are available for online order ($60.00 www.haabe.org). Tickets will be mailed when payment is received.
Feb. 24-Mar.7, 2014: School district TOY representative requests TOY finalists to complete portfolio.
Mar. 10-14, 2014: School district TOY representative collects and mails TOY portfolios to Octaviano Treviño, HAABE TOY Coordinator by March 14, 2014 to: 4520 Tonawanda Houston TX, 77035.
Mar. 17 – 28, 2014: HAABE TOY Selection Committee reviews portfolios and selects the HAABE Bilingual, ESL Elementary, and ESL Secondary TOY Winners.
Apr. 7-11, 2014: TOY Awards Ceremony Program Publication closing date.
Apr. 18, 2014: last day for individual TOY Awards Ceremony tickets online order ($60.00 www.haabe.org). Tickets will be mailed when payment is received.
May 3, 2014 HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony
11:00 am Hilton Hotel University of Houston.
IV. Application Packet
A. Data Sheet
Please type all information requested – all responses must be contained within this form.
Nominee’s name:______
Please check one: ______Bilingual Teacher
______ESL Elementary Teacher ______ESL Secondary Teacher
Please check all that apply:
I am a member of ____ HAABE ____ TABE ____ NABE
BASIC INFORMATION
Home Address:______
City, State, Zip: ______
Home Telephone: ______
Email:______
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
School District: ______
Campus: ______Campus Address: ______
City, State, Zip:______
Campus Telephone:______
Fax Number: ______
Grade Level/Assignment/Position:______
Yrs. experience current position: ______Yrs. in district: _____ Total yrs. in education: _____
Principal’s name:______
Principal’s Signature ______
B. Biographical Profile (15 Points)
Nominee’s name:______
Please check one: ______Bilingual Teacher
______ESL Elementary Teacher ______ESL Secondary Teacher
1. Academic Background: Include all colleges and universities attended (starting with the last institution attended).
College/University / Degree / Major / Date2. Teacher Certification: List all certifications and endorsements that appear on your teacher certificate.
1. / 4.2. / 5.
3. / 6.
C. Professional Development (20 Points)
1. Professional Development: List your most recent professional development training regarding bilingual/ESL education that you attended or offered/presented.
2. Work Experience: Include all teaching experience beginning with your current position.
Employer / Campus / Position/Assignment / Dates of Employment3. Honors/awards/grants: Describe all awards and honors you have received for your professional accomplishments in education.
D. Community Service (15 Points)
Describe your participation in your community.
E. Philosophy of Education (35 Points)
Describe your philosophy of bilingual or ESL education and its impact on the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
F. Recommendation Letters (15 Points)
Attach letters of recommendation from nominee’s supervisor/principal.
G. Other Information
Include any information you would like to share about yourself that you may not have been able to share in the other areas of this profile.
I hereby give my permission that this information be shared with persons involved in reviewing and/or judging for the upcoming HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year awards at the campus and district level.
Signature:______
Application Packet Checklist
2013-14 HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year
* Please attach this checklist in the interior left flap of the color-coded folder.
Nominee’s name:______
Campus:______
Section / Points / ✔A. Data Sheet / N/A
B. Biographical Profile / 15 Points
1. Academic Background
2. Teacher Certification
C. Professional Development / 20 Points
1. Work experience
2. Honors/Awards/Grants
D. Community/ Volunteer Service / 15 Points
E. Philosophy of Education / 35 Points
F. Recommendation Letters / 15 Points
Total Points
2013-14 HAABE Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year
Portfolio is to be submitted only by districts Bilingual/ESL finalists. All finalists may potentially represent HAABE to the TABE competition, therefore portfolio submission should adhere to TABE TOY guidelines http://www.tabe.org/files/424127/esl%20toy%202013.pdf. Portfolio must be presented in a well-organized notebook. Creativity and teachers’ personal style is encouraged. Although the Portfolio’s sections are similar to the Application Packet’s, finalists may include additional pictures, drawings or artifacts that will help them expand their ideas. A 5x7 glossy black & white photograph and a CD or memory stick with curriculum vitae/resume and all essays must be included, as well as an electronic version of the picture emailed to .
Portfolio Rubric and Checklist
Nominee’s name:______
Position:______Campus:______District:______
In addition to the Teacher Profile and Data Sheets the portfolio must include the following sections:
Section / Points / ✔CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME: A curriculum vitae/resume includes academic preparation, dates and titles of professional certificates/endorsements, professional work experience, membership in professional organizations, and honors received. Please include number of years where applicable. Nominee’s picture e-mailed to include name_school__district bilingual in the subject. Ex. Maria_Salazar_Rookie_ES/MS/HS HISD_Bilingual_TOY. / 10
BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE: A narrative written by the nominee describing specific events or experiences leading to his/her involvement in education, particularly bilingual or ESL education. This narrative must be typed, double-spaced, and should not exceed five pages. / 15
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: An essay written by the nominee (must be in Spanish for bilingual Teachers of the Year and in English for ESL Teachers of the Year) reflecting his/her commitment to the profession, including a description of the nominee’s educational values and spaced and should not exceed five pages. Bilingual teachers must submit an English translation of their philosophy of education for the judges. / 30
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A listing and brief description of the nominee’s participation in professional organizations and service committees, commissions, task forces, workshops, conferences, etc. (include the number of years of service and membership). This section should be typed, double-spaced and should not exceed five pages. / 15
COMMUNITY SERVICE: A listing and brief description of the nominee’s participation in organizations as well as personal efforts to improve bilingual or ESL education and social conditions of the community. This section should be typed, double-spaced and should not exceed five pages. / 15
LETTERS OF SUPPORT: Include letters of support from students, parents, and colleagues. Please do not exceed five entries. / 15
Total Points / 100
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