2017 Connecticut AEYC Awards

The Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children (CTAEYC) recognizes that there are many individuals who are dedicated to Connecticut’s young children and their families. The work done in the early childhood field needs to be celebrated. In recognition of the important work done every day, CTAEYC Awards will identify, acknowledge and bring honor not only to individual award recipients, but to the early childhood profession.

The CTAEYC Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Early Childhood Outstanding Teacher Award to be given at CTAEYC Annual Fall Conference, Saturday, October 14, 2017, lunch time, at the Radisson HotelCromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT.

Early Childhood Outstanding Teacher Award: To recognize an individual in the field of early childhood education who has made significant career contributions to the field, which has had an impact on the needs, rights and the well being of children. The award will be given in this category to an activeteacher or family child care provider working in the early childhood education field.When nominating, evidence of developmentally appropriate practice should be attached to the Nomination Form.

In an effort to recognize the diversity within the field of early childhood, CTAEYC encourages applications from full day care centers, half-day preschool or nursery school programs, school age child care, kindergarten and primary education, centers serving children with special needs, and multi-site organizations.

*Award recipients must be available to attend the recognition activity on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Members of CTAEYC may make nomination(s) by submitting a

completed application form(s) and two letters of support to:

CTAEYC

c/o Diane Taylor, CTAEYC Office Coordinator

615 West Johnson Avenue, Suite 202

Cheshire, CT 06410

Nominations Due byFriday, September 15, 2017

CTAEYC 2017 AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Official Nomination Form

Nominations must include the nominee’s position and accomplishments, support information (including years of service, affiliation with early childhood professional groups/memberships and activities, professional contributions such as presentation of early childhood topics, education and experience background), support letters, and appropriate signatures in order to be considered by the CTAEYC Awards Committee. Failure to provide all items requested will eliminate the nominee from further consideration.

Award Category:

______Early Childhood Outstanding Teacher Award

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Name of Nominee: ______

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Business Address:______

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Home Address:______

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Phone:______E-mail address: ______

Nominee’s Current Employer:______

Nominee’s Title/Position:-______

*** Please attach Supporting Documentation for Nomination (i.e. letters of support)

Individuals submitting nominations must be current members of NAEYC.

Nominated by: NAEYC Member#:

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Early Childhood Outstanding Teacher Award

Nominee Profile Form

Name of Nominee: ______

___Years of Service ______

___Active Teacher (Birth-8yrs) and Program Ages ______

___Education Level ______

___Continuing professional development (Submit support letter)

Additional Comments: ______

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