2011 CHADD Educator of the Year Award Criteria Purpose This award is bestowed on teachers who have demonstrated

outstanding achievement as a teacher of students with ADHD. It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of teachers throughout the United States. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to the teachers of students with ADHD who exemplify the highest standards of their profession; and who, through their influence past and present on the lives of young people with ADHD have made significant contributions to their school and communities. The following stipend will be give to the CHADD Teacher of the Year: Registration to the 2011 Annual CHADD International Conference Recipient will receive a recognition plaque Recipient will be featured in the 2011 Conference Program Book A poster with photo and bio and will be displayed at the 2011 Annual Conference

Eligibility The CHADD Teacher of the Year Award is open to all U.S. teachers who meet the criteria listed below. Teacher may receive this award only once. Criteria Criteria includes, but is not limited to the following: Internal and external recognition of teaching excellence and creativity impacting students with ADHD, primarily by parents as well as by teaching colleagues. Long term commitment to excellence and originality in teaching, as demonstrated by: 1. Excellent performance of daily responsibilities and consistent devotion of time and energy to the student with ADHD, beyond the requirements of a nominees teaching position. 2. Development of effective and innovative teaching techniques, methods, materials and new programs to enhance, strengthen, and encourage the students with ADHD to actively and enthusiastically enter into the learning process; 3. Presentation in an interesting and stimulating manner of subject and materials, to capture the attention of students with ADHD. 4. Demonstration of sensitivity to and respect for student inquiry and discussion both in and out of the classroom; 5. Continuous efforts to evaluate and improve ones own teaching; 6. Evidence of academic and social achievements of students with ADHD; 7. Effective relationship with students; 8. Teacher has developed a system of communication/feedback that engages the parent and enhances the likelihood of a partnership between school and home;

Nominations for the CHADD Teacher of the Year Award Procedures: Please submit the following:

A letter of nomination. The letter of nomination should speak to each of the criteria above; The letter must include the nominees name, work and home telephone numbers and addresses, email address, a brief profile of the nominees current school and students. A statement of the nominees teaching philosophy; A chronological list of all teaching experience/history;

Any relevant supportive documentation.

Schedule The time schedule for submitting and reviewing nominations is set forth below: August 4, 2011 - An announcement is made to solicit nominations for award. August 20, 2011 Please submit nominations to: CHADD, Conference Department, 8181

Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 21108; Email: CHADDconference@chadd.org; Fax: must be submitted and postmarked by August 20. 301-306-7091. Early submissions will be appreciated by the Awards Committee. Proposals

review and informs the President and CEO of its recommendations. August 30, 2011- Winner is informed. September 5, 2011 - Public announcement.

August 20 through August 30, 2011 The Educator of the Year Award Committee conducts its