Colorado High School Orchestra Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form
Criteria for receiving the Exemplary High School Orchestra Teacher Award are:
Solo and Ensemble Participation
Effective recruiting – document the number of students in the middle level program and the number of students who continue in the High School program.
Mentoring of new teachers – This may include student teachers, college interns, mentoring new teachers in your district in the induction program or helping out a new colleague. (Encouraged but not necessary!)
Evidence of good transition from High School to College - numbers of students continuing.
Evidence of professional development
Evidence of active advocacy for music in your district or at the state level - (examples may include: participation in local concerts and festivals, classroom performances, meetings with principals and parents groups, etc.)
Leadership in the profession - Holding an office in a professional organization, district committees for music or teachers. Presenter at state or national convention. (Strongly encouraged but not necessary!)