1. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Claran Einfeldt claran@cmath2.com

2. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program was established in 1983 by The White House and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The program recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions.
These teachers will serve as models for their colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics education.

3. Rewarding and Inspiring Great Teaching
State Recognition
National Recognition
Inspiring Great Teaching

4. Presidential Awardees Become:
Leaders
Scholars
Mentors

5. Why Apply? The application process is a path for professional growth.
The Presidential Award recognizes outstanding teaching in mathematics or science.
Presidential Awardees join a network of award-winning teachers who are building lasting partnerships with colleagues across the Nation.

6. Why Apply? Recipients of the award receive the following:
A citation signed by the President of the United States.
A paid trip for two to Washington, DC, to attend a week-long series of recognition events and professional development opportunities.
Gifts from program sponsors from around the country.
A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

7. A Trip to Meet the President

8. A Day At the Capitol

9. We met with…

10. AND…

11. Who is Eligible? Nominees must:
Be highly qualified teachers, as deemed by their states, districts, or schools; or in the case of private schools, in the spirit of the principles, and provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.
Hold a degree or appropriate credentials in the category for which they are applying.
Be teachers in one of the 50 states or four U.S. jurisdictions.

12. Who is Eligible? Nominees must also:
Be full-time employees of the school or school district.
Have at least 5 years of mathematics or science teaching experience prior to application.
Teach mathematics or science at elementary or secondary (depending on award year) level in a public or private school.

13. Who is Eligible? Nominees must also:
Indicate which grade or grades they teach and whether they are to be considered for mathematics or science teaching.
NOT have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.
All PAEMST finalists will be subject to an FBI background check.

14. Four Elements of the Selection Process:
Online nomination
Completion and submission of an online application
State and national competition
All PAEMST finalists will be subject to an FBI background check

15. Upcoming Application Deadlines
YEAR WHO CAN APPLY DEADLINE
K- 6 Teachers May 1, 2010
Teachers May 1, 2009

16. Administrative Components of Application
Letter of Employment Confirmation
Three Letters of Recommendation
PAEMST Application Teacher Information Form
Demographic Information (optional)
Two-page Resume

17. Core Components of Application
Narrative (max. 20 pages)
Supplemental Materials (max. 15 pages)
Video Components of Application
Video Part A (required)
Video Part B (optional)

18. Dimensions of Outstanding Teaching

19. Dimension One (max. 5 pages)
Personal mastery of mathematics or science content at or beyond the level the applicant is teaching
(max. 5 pages)

20. Dimension Two
Use of instructional methods and strategies that are appropriate for the learning styles of the students and result in increased student achievement
(max. 5 pages)

21. Dimension Three
Effective use of student assessment tools to evaluate, monitor, and improve student achievement
(max. 4 pages)

22. Dimension Four
Reflective practice to improve instructional delivery and student outcomes
(max. 4 pages)

23. Dimension Five
Participation in professional development either to improve your own knowledge and skills or to provide mentorship, instruction, or support to teachers who are participants in such programs
(max. 2 pages)

24. Supplemental Materials
Samples of student work
Assessments
Lesson plans
Data displays
(max. 15 pages)

25. Video Part A Continuous footage, UNEDITED, not to exceed 30 minutes
Focus on students’ actions and interactions during the lesson

26. Video Part A Captures the Applicant’s: Depth of content knowledge
Ability to engage students
Ability to employ appropriate instructional methods
Students’ ability to ask and answer questions

27. Video Part B (Optional)
Opportunity to demonstrate effectiveness beyond the continuous lesson captured in Part A
Must not exceed 30 minutes
Might include:
Excerpts of students engaged in field activities
Student projects or presentations
Extracurricular activities

28. PAEMST provides ways to highlight the quality of the applicant’s school or district
NSF and MACRO provide press releases
The school is recognized as a place of excellence
Many schools have multiple awardees—excellence supports excellence

29. Role of Mentor Be a coach Offer to view and discuss their video
Offer to proofread the written parts of their application
Offer to help with the final checklist

30. Role of Mentor Connect the applicant with the state coordinator
Provide continual encouragement

31. Nominations Are Now Being Accepted Online for the 2010 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The PAEMST Web site can provide additional information about the awards, nomination, application, selection, awardees, and state coordinators. Nominate an outstanding teacher today! Visit:

32. QUESTIONS??