Colorado Elementary String Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form
Criteria for receiving the Exemplary Elementary String Teacher Award are:
Effective recruiting – document the number of students in the building and the number of students in the program. A minimum of 25% of the class enrollment must be involved in the class.
Evidence of good transition from elementary to middle level - numbers of students continuing.
Evidence of professional development
Evidence of active advocacy for music in elementary buildings - 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!)