An award will be given each year to a supervisor/chairperson who has demonstrated outstanding social studies supervision at the elementary and./or secondary level. The person nominated will be evaluated on the following:
Criteria for Selection
The recipient :
1. Is a member of NYS4A
2.Has remained abreast of new developments in social studies
3. Has incorporated innovative and effective supervisory techniques
4. Displays a commitment to excellence in social studies education
5. Fosters professional growth
Selection Process
l. The Committee, consisting of past winners and chaired by the NYS4A Vice President will request nominations through the NYS4A and NYSCSS newsletters with an appropriate deadline.
2.The Awards Committee's decision will be final. In the event that no nominations are received, the committee will nominate a candidate to be designated as the winner.
3. An individual may win the award only once.
A recent photograph of the candidate should be available to send via email if the candidate is selected as an award recipient.
The Award winner's photographs will appear in the Convention Program.
Award
1. The winner will be recognized at the Awards Banquet at the Annual Convention in Rye
2.The award will consist of a plaque.
NYS4A OUTSTANDING SOCIAL STUDIES SUPERVISOR
NOMINATION FORM
Nominee's Name_______________________________________________________________________
Home Address___________________________________________________________________________
School Address___________________________________________________________________________
School Phone____________________________________________________________________________
Title____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone_____________________________________________________________________________
Superintendent's Name_____________________________________________________________________
Superintendent's Address___________________________________________________________________
Local Newspaper__________________________________________________________________________
Nominator's Name_________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
School Phone _____________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________________________________________
General Directions
l. Please attach a 300-350 word rationale which states why the nominee should be considered for the award. Be sure to address the award criteria.
2. It is strongly recommended that supporting documentation, such as letters of support and a resume, be included.
These may be sent separately but must be received by . EMAIL IS PREFERRED. DEADLINE: January 15, 2013.
Send all materials to:
Katherine A. DeForge
Social Studies Department
Marcellus High School
Marcellus, NY 13108
315-673-6300
or
kdeforge@marcellusschools.org
