Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Claran Einfeldt clarancmath2'com

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Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics
TeachingClaran Einfeldtclaran_at_cmath2.com
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• The Presidential Awards for Excellence in
  Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program
  was established in 1983 by The White House and is
  sponsored by the National Science Foundation
  (NSF).
• The program recognizes outstanding mathematics
  and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th
  grade, in each state and the four U.S.
  jurisdictions.
• These teachers will serve as models for their
  colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement
  of science and mathematics education.

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Rewarding and Inspiring Great Teaching

• State Recognition
• National Recognition
• Inspiring Great Teaching

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Presidential Awardees Become

• Leaders
• Scholars
• Mentors

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Why Apply?

• The application process is a path for
  professional growth.
• The Presidential Award recognizes outstanding
  teaching in mathematics or science.
• Presidential Awardees join a network of
  award-winning teachers who are building lasting
  partnerships with colleagues across the Nation.

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Why Apply?

• Recipients of the award receive the following
• A citation signed by the President of the United
  States.
• A paid trip for two to Washington, DC, to attend
  a week-long series of recognition events and
  professional development opportunities.
• Gifts from program sponsors from around the
  country.
• A 10,000 award from the National Science
  Foundation.

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A Trip to Meet the President
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A Day At the Capitol
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Who is Eligible?

• Nominees must
• Be highly qualified teachers, as deemed by their
  states, districts, or schools or in the case of
  private schools, in the spirit of the principles,
  and provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of
  2002.
• Hold a degree or appropriate credentials in the
  category for which they are applying.
• Be teachers in one of the 50 states or four U.S.
  jurisdictions.

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Who is Eligible?

• Nominees must also
• Be full-time employees of the school or school
  district.
• Have at least 5 years of mathematics or science
  teaching experience prior to application.
• Teach mathematics or science at elementary or
  secondary (depending on award year) level in a
  public or private school.

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Who is Eligible?

• Nominees must also
• Indicate which grade or grades they teach and
  whether they are to be considered for mathematics
  or science teaching.
• NOT have received the PAEMST award at the
  national level in any prior competition or
  category.
• All PAEMST finalists will be subject to an FBI
  background check.

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• Four Elements of the Selection Process
• Online nomination
• Completion and submission of an online
  application
• State and national competition
• All PAEMST finalists will be subject to an FBI
  background check

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Upcoming Application Deadlines

• YEAR WHO CAN APPLY DEADLINE
• 2010 K- 6 Teachers May 1, 2010
• 2011 7- 12 Teachers May 1, 2009

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• Administrative Components of Application
• Letter of Employment Confirmation
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• PAEMST Application Teacher Information Form
• Demographic Information (optional)
• Two-page Resume

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• Core Components of Application
• Narrative (max. 20 pages)
• Supplemental Materials (max. 15 pages)
• Video Components of Application
• Video Part A (required)
• Video Part B (optional)

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• Dimensions of Outstanding Teaching

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• Dimension One
• Personal mastery of mathematics or science
  content at or beyond the level the applicant is
  teaching
• (max. 5 pages)

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Dimension Two Use of instructional methods and
strategies that are appropriate for the
learning styles of the students and result in
increased student achievement (max. 5 pages)
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Dimension Three Effective use of student
assessment tools to evaluate, monitor, and
improve student achievement (max. 4 pages)
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Dimension Four Reflective practice to improve
instructional delivery and student outcomes
(max. 4 pages)
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Dimension Five Participation in professional
development either to improve your own knowledge
and skills or to provide mentorship, instruction,
or support to teachers who are participants in
such programs (max. 2 pages)
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• Supplemental Materials
• Samples of student work
• Assessments
• Lesson plans
• Data displays
• (max. 15 pages)

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• Video Part A
• Continuous footage, UNEDITED, not to exceed 30
  minutes
• Focus on students actions and interactions
  during the lesson

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• Video Part A
• Captures the Applicants
• Depth of content knowledge
• Ability to engage students
• Ability to employ appropriate instructional
  methods
• Students ability to ask and answer questions

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• Video Part B (Optional)
• Opportunity to demonstrate effectiveness beyond
  the continuous lesson captured in Part A
• Must not exceed 30 minutes
• Might include
• Excerpts of students engaged in field
  activities
• Student projects or presentations
• Extracurricular activities

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PAEMST provides ways to highlight the quality of
the applicants school or district

• NSF and MACRO provide press releases
• The school is recognized as a place of excellence
• Many schools have multiple awardeesexcellence
  supports excellence

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Role of Mentor

• Be a coach
• Offer to view and discuss their video
• Offer to proofread the written parts of their
  application
• Offer to help with the final checklist

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Role of Mentor

• Connect the applicant with the state coordinator
• Provide continual encouragement

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Nominations Are Now Being Accepted Online for the
2010 Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The PAEMST Web site can provide additional
information about the awards, nomination,
application, selection, awardees, and state
coordinators. Nominate an outstanding teacher
today! Visit http//www.paemst.org
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