Program of the Year Award

Description

The International Technology Education Association, in conjunction with its affiliated associations, has developed three Program Excellence in Technology Education Awards ( Elementary, Middle School, and High School). These awards are presented annually at the International Conference as a result of input received from the selection committee representing each affiliated association. These Awards are an acknowledgment of superior technology education programs and professional involvement.

These awards can be earned by:

a. a total school district/county; or

b. a single campus

These categories are in consideration of the smallest school district/county as well as the largest city school system. Criteria for meeting the standards for program excellence are the same for either level. The affiliated association may wish to honor schools at both levels. These awards may be won by a district/county or building unit to a maximum of once every five (5) years.

The Program Excellence in Technology Education Award acknowledges the Texas Technology Education Superior Programs. These programs serve as a standard for comparison and model recognition is provided to the total school district/county level and the individual campus level.

Administrative Procedures

  1. Local assessment -- the school system or the individual school program shall be assessed by a local team using the Standards for Technology Education Programs, 1985, as the criteria assessment. The assessment team should include at least three people drawn from a combination of technology education teachers, school administrators, guidance counselors, parents, business and industry representatives, or other consultants.
  2. Submit nomination with required materials:

    3. a. Nomination for the School District/County Award should be signed by the superintendent of schools.

    b. Nomination for School/Campus Award shall be signed by the school building principal.

  3. The nomination is submitted to the Selection Committee in a packet which includes:

    4. a. Copy of the completed Standards for Technology Education Programs including the "Technology Education Program Profile" form.

    b. The curriculum guide for the programs assessed.

    c. The completed nomination form signed by the appropriate official.

  4. The nomination packet should be submitted by Nov. 1 of any year.
Criteria

The following are mandatory requirements:

  1. Programs must be assessed using the Standards for Technology Education Programs, 1985, as the criteria for assessment.
  2. Program nominated must be assessed by a team of at least three persons.
  3. The program nominated must meet or exceed 70% of the Standards.
  4. At least 60% of the technology education faculty shall be members of both ITEA and this Association.
  5. A specific school curriculum guide, written or revised within the last five (5) years, must beused and submitted with the nomination.
  6. Nominations must be submitted by (1) the superintendent of schools for the district/county award or (2) the principal for the school/campus award.