Do you know of an innovative K-12 program that deserves recognition?
Local parents are being asked along with school superintendents and fellow teachers to nominate an exemplary and innovative K-12 program for the Jack London Award for Excellence in Education. The award is given every year by Sonoma State University's School of Education.
Deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. with site visits to be scheduled for March. The award is given annually to classroom teachers who run exemplary educational programs in Sonoma County schools with a record of excellence, says Dr. Phyllis Fernlund, Dean of the School of Education at SSU.
"Over the last fifteen years, we have had many wonderful teachers and directors of programs in Sonoma County who have been recognized through this award."
In addition, programs coordinated by school administrators or community representatives are eligible for the Jack London Special Award for Community-School Cooperation.
Winners who have earned the Jack London Award trophy in the past include Santa Rosa Middle School's Rekindling Hopes and Dreams (2001), Robert L. Stevens Elementary School's Dolphin Kings Chess Club (2000), Santa Rosa High School's Art Quest (1999) and the Cali Calm�cac Immersion School in Windsor (1998).
SSU faculty and staff, as well as community and educational leaders, serve as judges for this awards program. Winners will be honored at a reception at the Sonoma State University Art Gallery from 4 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Applications as well as the criteria for judging each program are available on the SSU web site (www.sonoma.edu/education), in the principal's office at each school, or by calling Kristen Fellner at SSU, (707) 664-2132.
