CHADD Innovative Program of the Year Award
The Fairfax County Public Schools ADHD
Partnership
Authors: Patrice Garver, Ph.D. and Maureen Gill, Ph.D.
Affiliations: Fairfax County Public Schools
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Parent to Parent Teacher of the Year
Jim Drey, Fairlawn, OH
Jim Drey was certified as a Parent to Parent Teacher in the
fall of 2007. Since then he has taught classes in the Akron, Ohio
area and has become a frequent online presenter for CHADD. With a
background as a corporate trainer and as an adult with ADHD, Jim’s
classes are full of lively discussion. In between classes Jim
facilitates an email discussion that allows all the class participants
to continue their exchanges of ideas and support for one another - but
Jim doesn’t stop there. On several occasions, Jim has come
to the P2P certification trainings to help out with all the behind the
scenes organizing. When one of our online teachers had to bow out
at the very last minute, Jim came to the rescue and took over in the
class with almost no notice. Whenever the CHADD P2P staff has an
unexpected emergency, we know we can turn to Jim.
 Fran Parker, West Bloomfield,
MI
Fran was certified in 2004 and has been teaching Parent to Parent
classes in Michigan since then. Her local classes are in
such demand that she often has a waiting list. As both a parent
and a psychologist, Fran brings multiple levels of expertise to her
classes. Recently she has joined our ranks of online teachers and
gets rave reviews from the participants. But Fran shares so much
more. When she develops materials for a presentation about ADHD,
she freely shares them with CHADD and the other P2P teachers. She
has been a volunteer on CHADD’s national membership workgroup for
many years, and continues to be a highly effective local
coordinator.
CHADD Educator of the Year Award
This award is bestowed on teachers who have
demonstrated outstanding achievement as a teacher of students with ADHD.
It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of teachers
throughout the United States.
Download Educator of the Year Nomination
Form
Purpose
The purpose of this award is to give recognition to the teachers of
students with ADHD who exemplify the highest standards of their
profession; and who, through their influence past and present on the
lives of young people with ADHD have made significant contributions to
their school and communities. The following stipend will be give to the
CHADD Teacher of the Year:
• Registration to the 2010 Annual CHADD International
Conference
• Recipient will receive a recognition plaque
• Invitation to the CHADD VIP reception at the 2010 Annual
Conference
• Recipient will be featured in the 2010 Conference Program
Book
• A poster with photo and bio and will be displayed at the
2010 Annual Conference
Eligibility
The CHADD Educator of the Year Award is open to all
U.S. educators who meet the criteria listed below. Educators
may receive this award only once.
Criteria
Criteria includes, but is not limited to the following:
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• Internal and external recognition of teaching
excellence and creativity impacting students with ADHD, primarily by
parents as well as by teaching colleagues. |
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• Long term commitment to excellence and originality in
teaching, as demonstrated by: |
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1. Excellent performance of daily responsibilities and
consistent devotion of time and energy to the student with ADHD, beyond
the requirements of a nominee’s teaching position. |
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2. Development of effective and innovative teaching techniques,
methods, materials and new programs to enhance, strengthen, and
encourage the students with ADHD to actively and enthusiastically enter
into the learning process. |
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3. Presentation in an interesting and stimulating manner of
subject and materials, to capture the attention of students with
ADHD. |
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4. Demonstration of sensitivity to and respect for student
inquiry and discussion both in and out of the classroom. |
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5. Continuous efforts to evaluate and improve one’s own
teaching. |
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6. Evidence of academic and social achievements of students
with ADHD. |
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7. Effective relationship with students. |
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8. Teacher has developed a system of communication/feedback
that engages the parent and enhances the likelihood of a partnership
between school and home. |
Nominations for the CHADD Teacher of the Year Award Procedures:
Please submit the following:
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• A letter of nomination. The letter of nomination should
speak to each of the criteria above. |
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• The letter must include the nominee’s name, work
and home telephone numbers and addresses, email address, a brief profile
of the nominee’s current school and students. |
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• A statement of the nominee’s teaching
philosophy. |
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• A chronological list of all teaching
experience/history. |
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• Any relevant supportive documentation. |
Schedule
The time schedule for submitting and reviewing nominations is set
forth below:
August 1, 2010 - An announcement is made to solicit
nominations for award.
August 15, 2010 – Nominations are due at: CHADD,
Conference Department, 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD
21108. Early submissions will be appreciated by the Awards
Committee. Proposals must be submitted and postmarked by August
15.
August 15 through August 30, 2010 The Educator of the Year
Award Committee conducts its review and informs the President and CEO of
its recommendations.
August 30, 2010 The President informs the winner
September 5, 2010 Inform the public (via the communications
Department).
Download Educator
of the Year Nomination Form *
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