DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2011!

2011 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NYSEC AWARDS

•  Nominate yourself or a colleague to receive the prestigious honor of "Educator of Excellence."  
•  If you have a program that needs funding, apply for a $500. mini grant.  
•  If you already have a program that is spectacular, apply to receive recognition as a "Program of Excellence."   
•  Lastly,  have you benefited from the knowledge of a great mentor?  Nominate that wonderful role model for the Dr. Ruth Everett award.  

Application information available online at www.nysecteach.org.

The New York State English Council understands that educators involved with professional organizations are more informed about current information on national and local programs and initiatives. The programs and awards supported by NYSEC provide opportunities for professional leadership, promote excellence in English education, and foster collegiality and camaraderie among ELA educators throughout New York State. These programs and awards are the heart of our mission and help to keep NYSEC educators informed, enthusiastic, and unified. We encourage everyone to help us celebrate the outstanding teachers, students, mentors, and programs that we have in districts across the state. Please visit the website where each letter and application is available in digital format: www.nysecteach.org.

Programs of Excellence:

Awards presented to exemplary ELA programs, which support creative 

instruction and learning, that have been in place for at least three years.

Educators of Excellence:

Educators nominated by colleagues who inspire excellence in students as well as teachers.

Mini-grants:

$500 grants awarded to members who are willing to create, explore, enrich

or research instruction in English Language Arts at each level:

elementary, middle, high school, college, and administration/supervision.

Dr. Ruth E. Everett Award:

Named after a former NYSEC President and Executive Board member, this award honors 

one or more cooperating teachers who have mentored future English Language Arts teachers 

in their student teaching or intern programs.

The 2011 NYSEC Awards Ceremony will be held at the NYSEC Annual Conference at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, on October 21, 2011.  

All award applications, membership forms, and conference information are available online at www.nysecteach.org.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2011!