Procedures for Nomination
- Nominations and self-nominations may be made only by ACTFL members.
- The nomination dossier must include the following documents (in order):
- A simple cover letter introducing the nominee and other dossier materials to follow, signed by a nominating ACTFL member.
- Program narrative that addresses the award criteria from program teachers and administrators (not to exceed 10 pages).
- No more than three letters of support clearly explaining the rationale for the choice of this nominee (from colleagues, parents, students, or others who have benefited from the nominee’s teaching and/or supervision).
- Other supporting documentation not to exceed 10 pages (e.g., photos, artifacts, articles, etc.) that documents the nominee’s innovative instructional practice and program (see rubric for specific criteria and indicators).
- Complete nomination dossiers must be submitted to ACTFL in one PDF file by the deadline.
- No member or officer of the ACTFL Board of Directors may write a letter of support for any award nominee or actively shepherd the nomination of an award candidate.
- No member or officer of the ACTFL Board of Directors, or contracted employee is eligible for nomination for any award while holding these positions.
Criteria for Eligibility (Checklist)
- Dossier includes introductory cover letter, program narrative, maximum of three letters of support, and supporting documentation combined in one PDF file.
Procedures for the Selection Committee
- Dossier includes introductory cover letter, program narrative, maximum of three letters of support, and supporting documentation combined in one PDF file.
- The award selection committee will be chaired by a member of ACTFL, who will be appointed by the ACTFL Past President. The chair will serve in a non-voting capacity.
- As soon as possible after the deadline for submission of nominations, the Committee Chair will circulate copies of the nomination dossiers to members of the committee.
- Committee members rate and rank the dossiers using the rubric and return their ratings and rankings to the Committee Chair by the date specified.
- At the discretion of the Committee, the award may or may not be presented during a given year.