Mission Statement
The mission of the GTAC Educator Recognition Subcommittee is to recognize the efforts of those who go above and beyond to enhance gifted and talented education in Howard County Public Schools.
Committee Chairs
Dayle Spotte-Smith – Co-chair
Catina M. Evans – Co-chair
Gifted and Talented Parent Advisory
Educator Recognition Award
For
Contributions to Gifted and Talented Education in Howard County
This award recognizes exemplary commitment to the needs of advanced-level learners and contributions to the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program. Nominations may be made by students or parents, on behalf of their children.
Award winners will be recognized this spring.
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A G/T Resource Teacher or Classroom Teacher who:
- Advocates for the needs of highly able learners.
- Engages all students through creative and differentiated instruction.
- Creates a rigorous and challenging learning environment with opportunities for enrichment and curriculum extension.
- Provides opportunities for students to engage with real-world problems and develop authentic solutions/products.
An Administrator who:
- Recognizes the needs of highly able learners.
- Supports the full implementation of the G/T Education Program.
- Promotes a rigorous and challenging learning environment with opportunities for enrichment and extension.
- Attends G/T sponsored events and programs within the school and the community.
- Allocates resources (time, people, funds) to support the needs of advanced-level learners.
Please include at least one letter of support between 250 and 500 words that describes the ways in which the educator has demonstrated his/her commitment to gifted education along with the Educator Recognition Award Nomination Form.
Please submit a completed nomination letter and form (will be available on January 17, 2011) postmarked or via email no later than February 28, 2011 to GTteachrec@aol.com
