Established to recognize and honor outstanding education programs for “innovative approaches”.
Guidelines
Teacher education institutions in the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators states may nominate education programs for the SRATE Innovation in Teacher Education Award. The program chosen for each state will receive recognition at the SRATE Annual Conference. Recipients will be expected to present their programs at the conference.
The Innovation in Teacher Education Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding teacher education programs that have developed innovative approaches to teacher preparation.
Awards will be given to innovative teacher education programs in areas such as (but not limited to):
recruiting academically talented students
recruiting academically talented minority students
field experiences
collaboration with local schools, business and industry
applying teacher effectiveness and/ or school effectiveness research
teacher education curriculum
attracting qualified college graduates to education
faculty development
mentoring programs
Programs developed and administered by institutions of higher education and/or local education agencies that reflect a high degree of innovation will be considered. Programs must have clearly stated goals directed at the establishment of identifiable teacher behaviors. Applications must provide data to demonstrate that the goals were achieved after program implementation. In addition, the program should be based on theoretically sound principles, which can be adapted by other teacher education programs.
Application must include a description of the program and its ability to have a positive impact on teacher education (300-500 words). Supporting documents maybe included but will not be returned.
Three (3) copies of the program application, with a cover sheet attached to each set of application materials should be sent to:
Prof. Tim Crook
Asbury College
1 Macklem Dr.
Wilmore, KY. 40390
Applications must be postmarked no later than September 11, 2010.
Selections will be made by a panel of thee reviewers appointed by the SRATE Awards Committee.
Professional Development Awards Recognition opportunities for Baccalaureate and Post-Baccalaureate Students.
Recognition opportunities for Baccalaureate and Post-Baccalaureate Students.
Guidelines
This award honors teachers and/or teacher candidates who have excelled in scholarship, professional activities, awards, and service. Each state ATE unit in the SRATE states may nominate one recipient for each of two categories of awards: Baccalaureate and Post-Baccalaureate. Nominees for the Baccalaureate Professional Development Award must have received his/her degree in teacher education during the fall semester 2009 or spring semester 2010. Nominees for the Post-Baccalaureate Professional Development Award must have received his/her advanced degree in teacher education during the fall semester 2009 or spring semester 2010.
Those selected will be honored at the 57th SRATE Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, October 28-30, 2010.
Please duplicate the enclosed instructions and cover page.
Deadline for submissions is September 11, 2010.
Submit Application(s) to:
Prof. Tim Crook
Asbury College
1 Macklem Dr.
Wilmore, KY 40390
Established to recognize persons who have made cumulative significant contributions to SRATE over a period of at least ten years.
Purpose
To Honor Roy Lauter for his many years of distinguished service to SRATE as executive director, board member, president and past-president, and member of the association and to establish an annual award to recognize persons who have made cumulative significant contributions to SRATE over a period of at least 10 years for their service to the organization and their contributions to teacher education in the SRATE region.
Criteria for Selection
A documented history of contribution to SRATE and teacher education within the SRATE region that shall include such things as-
Leadership roles within SRATE that may, but not necessarily, include serving as SRATE President;
Leadership roles within their state ATE affiliate as well as other contributions to teacher education;
Service to SRATE that includes at least a ten-year period and for those individuals who have served as President must include significant contribution after her/his tenure as President and/or significant contribution prior to tenure as President.
Selection Process and Announcement
Subsequent year awards shall be made by the Roy L. Lauter Distinguished Service Award Selection Committee that shall be chaired by the Immediate Past-President and include the most recent recipient and one other Past-President or award recipient appointed by the President.
Except under unusual circumstances, one recipient will be selected per year.
Bestowing the Honor
The award shall be presented at the annual Awards Luncheon of the SRATE Conference with the recipient being presented an appropriate plaque.
The Fall/Winter Issue of the SRATE Journal shall include a feature honoring the recipient.
Watts Scholar Awards
Four Watts Scholars are selected by the State hosting the SRATE Annual Conference. Award recipients are selected because of their potential to carry the torch that David Watts left behind.
Guidelines
The DAVID WATTS SCHOLARS are chosen annually by the state hosting the SRATE Conference. They are selected because of their potential to carry the torch that David left behind. The honor bestowed upon them carries recognition, privilege, opportunity and obligation. The recognition comes from being selected as outstanding future educators by the host state.
The privilege and opportunity come in the form of discourse and working with esteemed members of the education profession at the annual SRATE Conference. The obligation is fulfilled as these Scholars assist with the Conference and as they strive to achieve professional and personal goals that reflect the challenges and accomplishments that characterized the life and career of David Watts.
The Watts Scholars will receive the award and $150 which is to be used to defray travel and room expenses.
Tribute
David Watts was a "REAL" TEACHER and TEACHER EDUCATOR. It didn’t happen all at once! David worked long and hard across many years to advantage the cause of quality teacher education. The respect accorded to David by the professional community was not ascribed; it was earned. David did not "break easily". When frustrations came, he did not quit, he doubled his efforts and worked harder. With courage he pushed and at times fought to make things better. He was never afraid to stand up for what he believed. David didn’t have "sharp edges." He was easy to work with. He was gentle and kind and yet exerted strong leadership in the profession. He was never abrasive but always considerate. David did not have to be "carefully kept." He asked for little, and he gave much. Laughter was his constant companion. David’s health failed quickly and a beautiful life ended prematurely, but David was a "REAL" teacher. The reality of who he was and what he stood for will remain a part of SRATE as we move into the future (From the Velveteen Rabbit)
ByLaws
PURPOSE: To improve teacher education, broadly conceived, in the Southeastern United States directly, and indirectly throughout the nation by affiliation with the national organization of Association of Teacher Educators by means of:
Conferences held throughout the Southeastern United States which will provide for:
Distinguished lectures in Teacher Education
Panel Discussion on various issues dealing with the preparation of teachers
Various forms of studying and examining issues that deal with the improvement of education at all levels in both public and private settings.
Research and study activities that lead to more effective programs in education by:
Supporting research activities
Recognizing outstanding educational programs
Recognizing outstanding writing and research
Professional growth opportunities for members by:
Association with other teacher educators
Membership on study groups and committees
Cooperation with other educational agencies, organizations, and institutions
A catalyst through which related teacher organizations may:
Engage in productive dialogue
Cooperate in services
Share in publications, research, and creative activity
The complete SRATE Bylaws can be downloaded here. SRATE Bylaws
