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Eligibility
Sponsorship may be given to existing teacher-recognition programs throughout
the world. The qualification criteria outlined in the section below will
be used to evaluate programs under consideration. Programs more likely to
be supported are those that recognize outstanding teachers, administrators,
principals or school technology-users, at state, provincial, national and
international levels. Individual teacher applicants and for-profit programs
are not eligible.
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| Criteria
Consideration will be given to teacher-recognition programs that
assess significant contributions by licensed classroom teachers to students,
their profession, their educational institution and the larger community.
Programs will be run annually with a formal competitive process in place
for nominations, applications and evaluations. Applications must be reviewed
by an independent panel of experts. Programs supported and recognized
by state or national education authorities will be given preference. Strong
consideration will be given to programs that also evaluate and reward
teachers who have high technological proficiency and a great ability to
apply technology in the classroom.
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| Awards
Classroom technology products and professional development opportunities
are awarded to TEA recipients. 2007 TEA recipients will receive a technology
package valued at US $14,066. Sponsored program finalists will receive
a technology gift valued at US$1,250. See Sponsors
for more information.
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| Term
The term of the TEA program is concurrent with the academic-year schedule
(September to August). The 2007 TEA program will commence in September
2006 and conclude in August 2007.
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| Limitations
US$1,439,290 is designated in product donations for the 2007 TEA program.
US$4.2 million in technology has been donated from 2001 to 2006.
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Application requirements
Applicants must submit a program sponsorship application that includes a
written description of their teacher-recognition program. Please refer to
how to apply for details. |
| Application closing date
Applications will be accepted until January 31 for programs whose recipients
will be named during the next academic year (September-August).
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| Notification
Within 15 days of receiving your application, the Foundation will respond
to confirm receipt. Applications will be reviewed in a timely manner and
all applicants will be notified of the Foundation’s decision.
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| Inspiring others
Programs sponsored must be willing to provide the name and contact information
of the recognized award recipient. The Foundation and its supporting sponsors
may recognize the recipient’s achievements through their publications,
such as their online Yearbook. This will not be a product endorsement
and materials will not be published without permission.
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Questions?
Contact the Teaching Excellence Award program manager at tea@smarterkids.org
or 403.451.3519. |
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