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The Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year Awards
are presented by the Louisiana Science Teachers Association to one
science teacher at each level (elementary, middle and secondary) who
has demonstrated exemplary science teaching. This may include
performance in the development/use of instructional materials,
design/implementation of curriculum, and/or fostering school-based
instructional programs in science for longer than five years.
Criteria for eligibility for the competition and procedures are
described below. The LSTA Outstanding University Educator Award is
given to a two or four year college instructor who is currently a
member of LSTA. Criteria for that award can be found in a separate
guideline.
Composition of
Award
The
award consists of a $400 cash award to be used in the teacher’s
classroom or to defray expenses to a regional or national science
teachers convention, an award plaque, one ticket to the LSTA awards
banquet, a complimentary one-year membership in LSTA and publication
in the LASER of a report describing the awardee’s work.
Rules and
Procedures
1.
Applicant must be a full-time classroom teacher with all the
responsibilities of such a position for longer than 5 years.
Categories are as follows:
Elementary (grades preschool – 4), Middle (grades 5 –
8), and Secondary (grades 9 – 12).
2.
Applicant must be an LSTA member in good standing and a member of
LSTA for a minimum of 3 years. This can be verified by contacting
the LSTA membership chairperson.
3.
The Applicant should prepare a description of his\her
exemplary science technique(s), innovations, and/or program(s).
This description should not to exceed five (5) pages typed,
double-spaced, on 8.5” x 11” paper in type size no smaller than 10
font. The exemplary teaching described must be the entrant’s
original work but can be based on existing instructional materials
In addition, the applicant should provide a resume that
includes formal education, participation in professional
organizations, activities related to their role as an educator and
other pertinent information.. Supplemental sample documents and or
photographs are encouraged; however, do not submit videos, CD’s or
other multi-media materials.
4.
The Applicant must provide 3 to 5 letters of support from
individuals who are familiar with and can corroborate the exemplary
science teaching of the applicant.
5.
Submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of the application form
and all supporting documents in one envelope to:
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Jan Graff, 10111
Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport, LA 71106. |
Failure to follow rules precisely will
result in disqualification.
Judging
Final judging is by a committee of science educators selected by the
Louisiana Science Teachers Association.
Application
Coming Soon
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