Using a point-value system, the following criteria will be used to select the Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Award Recipient. Guidelines, as to what judges may consider for each criterion, are listed in italics for clarification, ease in preparing the application, and consistency in judging. The total maximum score possible is 100. In order to be considered, the nominee must::
1. Prepare the application to illustrate the program in a
professional manner. (5 pts)
� The guidelines are specifically followed.
� The information is organized according to the guidelines, i.e., correct order
� The application is professionally presented, neat and consistent.
� The fonts are consistent, upper and lower case and easy to read.
� The document is free of grammatical and typographical errors.
� The application is clearly written and addresses each of the criteria.
� The abstract is clearly written and captures the essence of the program.
� The information is well documented.
2. Display an exemplary level of professional commitment
to FCS. (10 pts)
� The nominee has been an AAFCS member in good standing for at least two years prior
to the nomination.
� The nominee has been consistently active in his/her affiliate or at the national level.
� S/he consistently attends functions, chairs and serves on committees and/or holds office.
3. Identify specific goals and intended outcomes through this program. (8 pts)
The goals and intended outcomes:
� Are important and relevant for a family and consumer sciences program.
� Address the needs of the nominee�s school or community.
� Are clearly stated and well documented in Part 5.
4. Show that the program is sustainable and can be replicated. (9 pts)
� The program has been in progress successfully for at least two years.
� The program is ongoing and will continue in the future.
� Family and consumer sciences data shows that enrollment has increased as a result
of this program.
� The program can be easily modified and replicated for other family and consumer
sciences teachers.
5. Exhibit creativity, innovation, and cutting edge techniques in the program. (15 pts)
� The program was created by the nominee as opposed to being authored by a team,
or with a partner.
� Utilizes technology such as distance learning, fiber optics, the internet, power point
presentations, etc.
� The program has a new and a unique twist.
� The program creatively addresses important societal issues.
� The program has been cited for its creativity, innovation, and cutting edge techniques.
� Partnerships have been established with outside entities.
� Resources have been creatively utilized.
6. Use ingenuity and perseverance to obtain, maximize, and
sustain funding and/or overcome obstacles or challenges (5 pts)
� The nominee consistently seeks and receives additional funding for the program.
� The nominee maximizes existing budgets and/or the funding received.
� The nominee has creatively overcome monetary restraints to run this program.
� The nominee has overcome obstacles such as scheduling or program
cutbacks in order to create or sustain the program.
� The nominee handles other professional responsibilities in addition to the program.
7. Show the integration of family and consumer sciences with the subject matter focus and with other disciplines. (10 pts)
� Family and consumer sciences principles are clearly interwoven throughout the program.
� Evidence of utilization of education reform such as but not limited to: articulation with higher
education, service learning, school to career.
� Use of the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences is evident.
� Crosswalk with academics is clearly shown.
� Interdisciplinary efforts are clearly described.
8. Influence the lives of students within and beyond the program. (8 pts)
� The program stimulates critical thinking and growth of students.
� The students are continually challenged by the program.
� Examples of how the program helped students achieve intellectual, social and/or emotional growth
are clearly shown.
� Large numbers of students have been positively affected (this has been proven by the large
� �bodies� of students being affected, not just isolated cases).
� A large number of students� behavior and/or plans for the future have been positively changed.
� The program involves students in a family and consumer sciences related extracurricular
� activity (preferably FCCLA).
9. Demonstrate that this educational program has had a relevant and
timely impact on the students, school and/or community. (8 pts)
� The program addresses a specific need(s) of this particular community.
� A large percentage of students were impacted, such as, the entire state or community,
the entire school, or an entire department.
� Students have exposure to, and interaction with the community and vice-versa.
� There is evidence of educational partnerships/collaboration.
� Positive feedback and reactions received from both the families of students and within the community.
� There is substantial evidence of family and community involvement.
� Assessment of needs of students, school and/or community is data driven: i.e., use of
InfoWorks!, SALT data
10. Increase the visibility, recognition, appreciation, and support of the profession
within the community. (10 pts)
� There is evidence of media coverage, testimony, organization publications, and/or newsletters.
� The nominee, program, and profession have been recognized and appreciated by media,
administration, staff, community, parents, and students.
� The program has strengthened the support for family and consumer sciences in the school
and community.
1. Currently certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (5 pts)
2. Current FCCLA Advisor (4 pts)
3. Current Advisor or Sponsor of FCS Extra Curriculum Activities (3 pts)