Teacher of the Year
Guidance for Candidate Evaluation
(Adapted from AAFCS TOY Candidate Evaluation Form)
Nominee: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Program Focus Area: ___________________________________________________________________________
The application:
1. Showcases the program activity clearly. ____________
10 points
2. Shows that the candidate displays professional commitment to education ____________
and to family and consumer sciences. 15 points
3. Identifies specific goals and intended outcomes of this program/activity. ____________
8 points
4. Provides evidence that the program is sustainable and can be replicated. ____________
9 points
5. Provides evidence that creativity, innovation, and cutting edge techniques ____________
are included in the program. 15 points
6. Shows evidence that the candidate utilized ingenuity and perseverance ____________
to obtain, maximize, and sustain funding and/or overcome obstacles 5 points
to the program.
7. Shows evidence that the program/activity integrates family and consumer ____________
science concepts with subject matter focus and other disciplines. 10 points
8. Provides evidence that the candidate has influenced the lives of students ____________
within and beyond the program. 10 points
9. Demonstrates that this educational program has had a relevant ____________
and timely impact on the students, school, and/or community. 8 points
10. Provides evidence that the program/activity has increased the visibility, ____________
recognition, appreciation, and support, of the profession. 10 points
Total possible points: 100 Subtotal: ____________
Bonus for CFCS: ____________
Juror Comments: (optional) 5 points
TOTAL SCORE: ____________
Signature of Reviewer: ____________________________________________________ Date:________________