The William Spratt Award for Excellence in Teaching Social Studies at the Middle School Level
Entry Form and Instructions

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This award is presented to an middle school/junior high teacher who has demonstrated exceptional ability in the social studies to:

Develop and/or use instructional materials creatively and effectively. Incorporate innovative and/or verified effective instructional strategies and techniques. Utilize new scholarship from history, geography, the social sciences and other appropriate fields. Foster a spirit of inquiry and the development of skills related to acquiring, organizing, processing, and using information and making decisions related to both domestic and international matters. Foster the development of democratic beliefs and values, and the skills needed for citizen participation appropriate to middle level classroom, school and community settings. Show evidence of professional involvement in activities such as workshops, curriculum development, committees, and other association or activities, etc. To be eligible for the award, a teacher must be a classroom teacher in grades 5 - 8, teaching social studies at least one-half time in a departmentalized school or regularly and systematically in a middle school/junior high setting. This award celebrates excellence in the Social Studies and promotes professional involvement, therefore M.C.S.S. encourages nominations of non-members as well as members. It is expected that nominees will excel in at least five of the six areas listed above. The emphasis in the selection process is on teaching and learning in the classroom, not on special projects or professional commitments.

Nominations for the award should come from a supervisor, principal, fellow teacher or other individual who can provide credible evidence of the nominee’s achievements. No self-nominations will be accepted.

It is the nominator’s responsibility to prepare an entry packet that includes the following:

A vita or professional resume prepared by the nominee. A narrative consisting of not more than two -three (2-3) pages typed, double spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 paper describing his/ her achievements. Supporting documents which might include reproductions of newspaper articles, teaching evaluations, and letters of support not to exceed an additional five (5) pages. The name and mailing address of newspapers and cablevision affiliates in your community. Nomination papers that are incomplete or that do not meet the established criteria will not be considered.

Send four copies of completed materials to: Steven Goode,30 Kennick St.,Brighton, MA 02135; (617)254-2074;(617)680-6831; sgoode155@aol.com.
Nominations are due by December 15, 2011