CoTESOL Awards and Scholarships
Nominations are being sought for
awards to be presented at the CoTESOL Fall Convention. An awards committee
chaired by CoTESOL President Bruhn and composed of members of the Executive
Board who will meet in October to evaluate nominations. Nominations are due by
September 30, 2008. Consider nominating your colleagues for the following
awards.
THE VIRGINIA FRENCH
ALLEN AWARD (Click here for nomination form)
FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Purpose: To honor a teacher who has excelled in classroom
instruction and/or has demonstrated creativity in developing materials or a
program of instruction.
Who is eligible: Any member of COTESOL who you consider meets the
purpose. (Board members are not eligible.)
Criteria: The material submitted will be examined for evidence
of each nominee's adjustment to his/her teaching situation and students, and
ability to motivate, encourage, and engage students in challenging and
productive learning. Involvement in the community and with colleagues, and
continued professional involvement, will also be considered.
Nomination process: The nominator should submit a written nomination with
answers to the following questions:
1. Write the nominee’s biographical sketch
and professional background.
2. Describe what you have observed from the nominee’s teaching.
3. What abilities and/or qualities make this nominee a candidate for this
award?
THE GLADYS DOTY AWARD (Click here for nomination
form)
FOR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROFESSION
Purpose: To honor a member of the profession who has made a
significant contribution through research, publication, professional
presentations, leadership, public service, or by assuming an active role in
educational advocacy.
Who is eligible: Any member of COTESOL who you consider meets the
purpose. (Board members are not eligible.)
Criteria: The material submitted will be examined for evidence
of professional contributions in the areas mentioned.
Nomination process: The nominator should submit a written nomination with
answers to the following questions:
1. Write the nominee’s biographical sketch
and professional background.
2. Describe the area of the nominee’s contribution to the profession.
3. What traits or achievements make the nominee successful in his/her field?
THE HOWARD MORARIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Click here
for nomination form)
Purpose: To support a deserving student who is pursuing a degree
in a teacher education program in the field of ESL or Bilingual Education. The
$250 scholarship is supported by the annual interest earned on the Howard Morarie
endowment to CoTESOL.
Who is eligible: Any student who meets the purpose. (Board members are
not eligible.)
Criteria: The student should be enrolled in a teacher education
program in the field of ESL or Bilingual Education.
Nomination process: The nominator should submit a written nomination with
answers to the following questions:
1. Write the student’s biographical sketch.
2. What qualities make the nominee deserving of the a scholarship?
3. Include the explanation of the reasons for the application. (Written by the
student)
Supporting documentation: None required, but any letters of support should be
attached to the nomination letter.
TRAVEL AWARDS (Click
here for nomination form)
Purpose: To encourage participation in CoTESOL's Fall Convention by members and
non-members who live more than100 miles from the convention site.
Who's eligible: Any interested individuals who will share the
information and experiences gained from attending the convention with other ESL
or bilingual educators in their area of residence. There will be three
$150 awards for travel expenses. The award includes free registration.
Criteria: Applicants
must live at least 100 miles from the convention site and show the ability and
willingness to present their experiences to other ESL and bilingual educators.
Nomination process: Nominate yourself or a friend. Submit a typewritten
letter that contains the nominee's name, the name of the award, the nominator's
name, address, and phone number, and the nominator's professional relationship
to the nomineee.
CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIPS
CoTESOL is offering five scholarships to
members who show a need for support in order to attend the convention.
Nomination Process: To apply, send a letter
of application stating your need and how you plan to share what you learned
with colleagues.
D. SCOTT ENRIGHT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GRANT
A $250 D. Scott Enright Professional Development Grant will be awarded to a
member of CoTESOL who wishes to pursue further training in ESL/bilingual
teaching, counseling, or other related field. This training is not limited to
college or university work. The grant can also be used for such educational
opportunities as TESOL Summer Institute or for TESOL conferences. The purpose
of the grant is to help members improve their ability to teach or counsel
second language learners. Presentation of the award will be made at the at the
Fall Convention.
For the D. Scott Enright Professional Development Grant, please send the
following information:
1. Applying CoTESOL Member's name, address, daytime/evening telephone, e-mail
2. Letter explaining training plans
Student
Scholarship Support Grant
A $250 Student Scholarship Support Grant will go to a student who is a
non-native English speaker wishing to continue his/her education. The student
must be nominated by a CoTESOL member in good standing. This nomination letter
should include a two- to three- paragraph explanation by the applicant of
her/his reasons for applying for the scholarship money. All reasons, including
need, should be addressed here. Any letters of support to strengthen a
nomination should be attached. Presentation of the award will be made at the
Fall Convention.
For the Student Scholarship Support Grant, please send the following
information:
1. Nominating CoTESOL Member's name, address, daytime/evening telephone, e-mail
2. Letter from nominator (see above)
3. Letter from nominee (see above)
4. Support letters (optional)
Send all award and scholarship
application materials to arrive by September 30, 2008, to:
Dieter Bruhn, CoTESOL President
2201 Pearl St. #321
Boulder, CO 80302