Attention Members! Nominations being accepted!
Here is your chance to honor your colleagues!
Newcomer of the Year
The Newcomer of the Year Award is presented annually at the state conference to an alternative educator who has less than five years of alternative education experience. The purpose of the award is to recognize Iowa's outstanding teachers who are new to the field of alternative education. The award may be presented to a teacher, supervisor, administrator or counselor who is currently employed in an alternative education setting. This award will honor a person who is enthusiastic about alternative education, promotes a positive atmosphere in the school setting, and is an advocate for students. A selection committee will review all nominations and select the Newcomer of the Year award recipient. Each nominee will receive a certificate, and the finalist will receive a framed certificate.
Process: Submit no more than 5 letters detailing the individual's contribution to alternative education. More than one nomination is required for an individual to be considered. Nominations can come from supervisors, coworkers, students, or community members in support of the nominee. All nominations considered must be received in one complete packet of letters. Be as specific as possible about the contributions and efforts that should be recognized as an educator worthy of being awarded this recognition Please include the number of years the nominee has been in alternative education. Detail activities beyond his/or her designated responsibilities with which this person has been involved.
Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year Award is presented annually at the state conference to an alternative educator who is making a significant contribution to alternative education in Iowa. The purpose of the award is to recognize Iowa's outstanding alternative educators. Any alternative education teacher, supervisor, administrator or counselor may be nominated. It will be at the discretion of the Committee to interview nominees and the finalist will receive a certificate and a trophy. The school/program of the winner will receive $50.00 "bagel bucks" for a celebration for the staff.
Process: Submit no more than 5 letters detailing the individual's contribution to alternative education. More than one nomination is required for an individual to be considered. Nominations can come from supervisors, coworkers, students, or community members in support of the nominee. All nominations considered must be received in one complete packet of letters. Be as specific as possible about the contributions and efforts that should be recognized as an educator worthy of being awarded this recognition Please include the number of years the nominee has been in alternative education. Detail activities beyond his/or her designated responsibilities with which this person has been involved. Describe the creative curriculum or other programs this person has developed.
Lifetime Achievement
In 2005, the Board of Directors voted to re-name the Lifetime Achievement award to honor the memory of Jim Fenton, a pioneer in alternative education and a past President of IAAE. The Jim Fenton Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually at the state conference to alternative educators who have made a major contribution to the area of alternative education during their professional career. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have spent a minimum of 15 years in education as an alternative education professional. A teacher, counselor, supervisor, administrator or any alternative educator that has met the above criteria may be nominated. The nominated individual's contribution could include, but is not limited to any of the following: improved services for students through innovative and creative thinking, advising and counseling methods, administrative leadership and consistent work that has demonstrated improvements in alternative programming. A selection committee will review all nominations and select the recipients of this award. Each award nominee will receive a copy of the letters submitted and recipients will receive a framed certificate and a trophy.
Process: Submit no more than 5 letters detailing the individual's contribution to alternative education. More than one nomination is required for an individual to be considered. Nominations can come from supervisors, coworkers, students, or community members in support of the nominee. Be as specific as possible about the contributions and efforts that should be recognized as an educator worthy of being awarded this recognition Please include the number of years the nominee has been in alternative education. Detail the achievements this person has made in regard to improved services for students through innovative and creative thinking, advising and counseling methods, administrative leadership and consistent work that has demonstrated improvements in alternative programming.
Hall of Fame Award
The Hall of Fame Award is presented annually at the state conference to alternative educators who have made a major contribution to the area of alternative education during their professional career. The purpose of the award is to induct alternative educators to the Iowa Alternative Education Hall of Fame. Inductees must have made a major contribution to the area of alternative education during their professional career, provided leadership, vision and momentum toward excellence in the field of alternative education. A teacher, counselor, supervisor, administrator or any alternative educator that has met the above criteria may be nominated. The nominated individual's contribution could include, but is not limited to any of the following: improved services for students through innovation, consistent work that has demonstrated improvements in alternative programs, contributing to the body of knowledge through research and/or publication of books, articles, and/or journals that raises the level of professionalism within the field, refining, existing programs to a higher level, or an engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the community. A selection committee will review all nominations and select the recipients of this award. Each award nominee will receive a copy of the letters submitted and recipients will receive a framed certificate and a trophy.
Process: Submit no more than 5 letters detailing the individual's contribution to alternative education. More than one nomination is required for an individual to be considered. Nominations can come from supervisors, coworkers, students, or community members in support of the nominee. Be as specific as possible about the contributions and efforts that should be recognized as an educator worthy of being awarded this recognition Please include the number of years the nominee has been in alternative education. Detail the achievements this person has made including; improved services for students through innovation, consistent work that has demonstrated improvements in alternative programs, contributing to the body of knowledge through research and/or publication of books, articles, and/or journals that raises the level of professionalism within the field, refining, existing programs to a higher level, or an engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the community.
