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2020 Student Voices Application

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The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking nominations for schools transforming education experiences and how the impact of these projects can be heard through the voices of their students. Nominations should include schools working to meet the needs of digital learners through project based learning experiences with a special emphasis on preparing students for the workforce.

Expectations:

  1. Nominations should be of schools/districts that are transforming their educational practices through the unique use of digital age tools and resources.
  2. Nominations should include examples of project-based, digital learning experiences that help bridge the skills gap and build a diverse talent pipeline for the jobs of today and the future.
  3. Special consideration will be given to nominees that include examples of how the project impacts the local or national community and/or workforce development. For example:
    1. Programs that support workforce
    2. School/students collaborated with the business community
    3. Schools/students worked with local governments to solve a problem
  4. Nominees should be product/service agnostic in their applications and presentations.
  5. Nominees should be able to share how their initiative aligns with the state’s learning goals (i.e. state ESSA plan and/or state digital learning plan).
  6. Nominations should be written in 3rd person, complete, specific to academic innovations and free of grammatical errors.
  7. Districts have the option to nominate a consortium of districts for a particular program, however, they must identify one lead district for communication purposes.

Applications must be received by March 20, 2020.

Please note that applications cannot be saved half way through. It is recommended that you answer the questions in a Google or Word Document and copy and paste into the application. In addition, there is a strict character limit. It will not allow additional characters which may cut off your response. Please check your characters prior to submitting the application.

2020 Student Voices Application

Contact Information

School Information

Project/Program Information

What percentage of the school/district is involved in the project/program? *
Applicants must submit a short video (no longer than 2 minutes) link and share why they believe their school should be chosen for the award. Videos must be authentic, developed and created by students and staff (commercially produced videos will disqualify the nominee).
What grade levels are impacted by this project/program? (Check all that apply) *
Has this program/project involved the local community?
If your project is selected, what grade levels will the potential student presenters be in during the fall of 2020? (Select all that apply) *

2020 Teacher of the Year Application – Due by May 31, 2019

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Congratulations on being selected as the 2020 District Teacher of the Year! Please complete this application to be considered for the Wyoming State Teacher of the Year. For questions or help contact Robin Grandpre at robin.grandpre1@wyo.gov or 307-777-5315.

Please note that you cannot save your application half way through. It is recommended that you write your answers in a Google Doc or Word and then copy and paste them into the application.

2020 Teacher of the Year Application - Due by May 31, 2019

Section 1: Teacher Information

First and Last
(ex. 1408 Teacher Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82002)
Cell phone number preferred.
*The NTOY program coordinators will correspond with you using your personal email due to security and spam filters on school and district emails. Please be sure it is up to date!
This information is not shared with the selection committee.
This information is not shared with the selection committee.

Section 2: District Information

(ex. 1408 District Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82002)

Section 3: School Information

(ex. 1408 School Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82002)
This information is not shared with the selection committee.
This information is not shared with the selection committee.

Section 5: Professional Biography

Write your professional biography in 3rd person, as this will be used in promotional materials for WTOY and NTOY speaking opportunities and engagements. By completing this section, you agree that your biography and headshot* can be used in WTOY and NTOY materials (maximum 250 words). In your bio, please include the following items: 1. The grade level and subject you currently teach 2. The school in which you currently teach, including city and state 3. All degrees you hold include the institution where they were received (i.e., Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut) In your bio, please follow the following style guidelines: 1. Spell out your degrees (i.e., Bachelor of Art not BA) 2. Only capitalize a subject area when it's a language (i.e., capitalize English but not calculus) 3. Use your first and last name in the first reference, but your last name only on second and subsequent references 4. Spell out all acronyms the first time they are used *Headshot will be collected after choosing the WTOY.

Section 4: Resume

Please attach your resume to accompany this application. Only PDF File format will be accepted. Resumes should not exceed two pages, formatted no less than 10 point font, double-spaced with ½ inch margins. Please name your resume as follows: LastName_District_Resume. Required categories are as follows: Education, Certifications, Experience, Leadership, Awards & Other Recognition.

Section 6: Response Questions

Respond to the following questions, highlighting your personal story, and why you believe you should be the 2020 Wyoming Teacher of the Year. Please indicate evidence of student impact. Please do not include external links. Maximum word counts are indicated in parenthesis.

Section 7: Supporting Evidence

Attach three (3) letters of recommendation that support why you should be the Wyoming Teacher of the Year. At least one of these must be a recommendation from a parent, colleague, administrator, or student. (maximum one page each. PDF format required.)

Demographic Information

The information on this section will not be shared with the Selection Committee. It is used for program contact information and the CCSSO database. The Wyoming Teacher of the Year will be selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

By clicking submit, you agree that you have been selected and approved to be the District Teacher of the Year by your District Superintendent. You also agree that the information provided is correct and hereby give your permission that any or all of the attached material (other than home address and personal telephone number) may be shared with persons interested in promoting the Wyoming Teacher of the Year and the Wyoming District Teachers of the Year.