NAGC/Ball State Administrator Award
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), with generous support from Ball State University, annually presents an Administrator Award to a Principal or Superintendent, outside the field of gifted education, who has made a significant contribution to gifted education in his/her school, district, or across the nation. This contribution may include developing and maintaining a school wide or district wide gifted education program; offering high level of support for gifted students; or public advocacy for the needs of gifted children.
The 2013 Annual Awards process is OPEN. The 2013 Awards Ceremony will be held during our 60th Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana (November 7-10, 2013).
Submit nominations here: www.conferenceabstracts.com/NAGCAwards2013.htm
Submission Procedure & Checklist
The NAGC national office will make every effort to contact those who have nominated a colleague, or those who have nominated themselves, to let them know of any missing materials, provided the nomination packet arrives at least two weeks before the deadline. The following materials must be submitted online by June 21, 2013:
One letter of support from each of the following: a parent, student, and other administrator.
Letters may be mailed separately from the nomination packet. All letters must be signed and e-mails will not be accepted.
A list of the significant contributions the nominee has made to the field of gifted education, specifically to the education of gifted students in his or her school or district. Please include supporting documents.
Selection Criteria
The nominee will be reviewed based on the following:
Uses knowledge about gifted and talented students to inform practices designed to meet the needs of these students.
Has developed comprehensive programs for gifted students that are institutionalized within the education program.
Takes a stand or position that supports gifted education even when it is difficult considering the politics of the district.
Has been an advocate for gifted children at the district, state or national level.
Has written for publications on the need for appropriate education for gifted children.
Encourages his/her staff to meet the needs of gifted children in all settings.
Provides ongoing staff development related to the needs of gifted children.
Provides the resources for teachers that will help them differentiate for the needs of gifted children in their classrooms.
Restrictions
The nominee must currently serve in the position of principal or district superintendent for which he/she is being nominated.
An individual may receive this award once.
The nominee must not be from the field of gifted education.
Award
The recipient(s) of the award, in additional to other applicants, will be notified of the Awards Committee's decision in writing no later than August 31, 2013. The award recipient will receive a plaque and a check. The award also includes a complimentary registration to the 2013 NAGC Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana along with a two-night stay at a convention hotel.
All requested materials must be submitted Online.