Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Application 2023-2024
Thank you for applying for the Early Childhood Teacher or Leader of the Year Award. You can refer to the guidance documents for 2023-2024 found on the Louisiana Believes Awards page, in the Early Childhood Section. https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/awards. You can also download the guidance documents directly from this application below. The application is due January 11 by 11:59 p.m.
Please review and download the 2023-2024 Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Guidance Document, so that you fully understand the requirements of this application, and can receive any additional support as needed.
Applicant's Personal Information
Please share your personal information so that the LDOE may appropriately address you, contact you, and refer you as needed throughout the application review process.
Please upload a professional headshot, if you are able. Save as "Your Name Headshot." ex: "Devon Camarota Headshot"
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Applicant's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant's preferred pronouns
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ex: she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, he/him/his, she/they/hers etc.
For which award are you applying?
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Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
Early Childhood Leader of the Year
Applicant's Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Applicant's Email
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example@example.com
Applicant's Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Personal Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Please select the parish in which you work
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Acadia
Beauregard
Bienville
Bogalusa City
Cameron
Catahoula/Tensas
Central
Claiborne
Concordia
East Feliciana
Evangeline
Franklin
Grant
Iberia
Jackson
Lafourche
LaSalle
Livingston
Red River
St. Bernard
St. Helena
St. James
St. John the Baptist
Terrebonne
Vernon
West Carroll
West Feliciana
Winn
Zachary
Allen
Ascension
Assumption
Avoyelles
Bossier
Caddo
Calcasieu
Caldwell
DeSoto
East Baton Rouge
East Carroll
Iberville
Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Lafayette
Lincoln
Madison
Morehouse
Natchitoches
Orleans
Ouachita
Plaquemines
Pointe Coupee
Rapides
Richland
Sabine
St. Charles
St. Landry
St. Martin
St. Mary
St. Tammany
Tangipahoa
Union
Vermilion
Washington
Webster
West Baton Rouge
Applicant's Site Type
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CCAP Certified Type III Center
Family Child Care Site
Head Start Center
Early Head Start Center
Name of Applicant's center or site of employment
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Address of Applicant's place of employment
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please indicate the name of the person who nominated you for this award, if applicable.
First Name
Last Name
Please enter the email address for the person who nominated you for this award, if applicable.
example@example.com
Please describe briefly your relationship with the person who nominated you for this award, if applicable.
Please share a "six word story" that embodies your vision as an educator.
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ex: “Educating children for a better tomorrow" - Phedra Jackson, 2024 Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
In 1-2 sentences, what do you think is your most pressing mission as an educator?
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ex: I care deeply about ensuring all children with disabilities are served equitably / I want to build the bridge between parents and their teachers in the classroom.
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Professional History
Please upload your updated Resume. Save as "Your Name_Resume_2023."
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How many years have you worked in the early childhood education field?
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0-1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-10 years
More than 10 years
Do you have your Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate?
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Yes, I have already earned this.
No, and I am not currently in a training program.
Not yet, but I am currently enrolled in a training program.
Other
If you selected "other" above, please explain:
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Please select your highest level of education
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High School Degree or GED
Some undergraduate credits
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Other
If you selected "other" above, please explain:
Please select the age(s) you teach or work with currently at your site.
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Infants
1 year olds
2 year olds
3 year olds
4 year olds
5 year olds
School aged children
other
Please give a brief description of what makes you an excellent early childhood educator or leader.
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Video Submission
ONE video link is mandatory, and a maximum of ten minutes in length. The other videos are optional. Please do not share more than three video links.
Please enter your Youtube link for your teaching video, classroom tour, or family testimonial, professional development session (LOY only), or staff meeting (LOY only).
Please enter your Youtube link for your teaching video, classroom tour, or family testimonial, professional development session (LOY only), or staff meeting (LOY only)
Please enter your Youtube link for your teaching video, classroom tour, or family testimonial, professional development session (LOY only), or staff meeting (LOY only).
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Essay Responses (Teacher of the Year)
If you are applying for the Teacher of the Year award, choose three of the four essay prompts below. If you would like to answer all four, you may. Applications that answer fewer than 3 will not be accepted. Skip to the next section if you are a Leader of the Year applicant.
Why do you work in Early Childhood Education? Why is this work important to you?
Imagine you’re meeting parents with their first toddler, unsure about starting child care. What would you say to them?
What makes you an excellent early childhood educator?
In national discussions around early childhood, there is a lot of energy around its importance, and increased funding for early childhood. What do policy makers need to know about the work that you do as they make decisions about policy and funding?
Essay Responses (Leader of the Year)
If you are applying for the Leader of the Year Award, choose three of the four essay prompts below. If you would like to answer all four, you may. Applications that answer fewer than 3 will not be accepted.
How do you communicate with your staff on the importance of what they do? How do you motivate them and provide a positive work environment?
Imagine you’re meeting parents with their first toddler, unsure about starting child care. What would you say to them?
What makes you an excellent early childhood educator?
In national discussions around early childhood, there is a lot of energy around its importance, and increased funding for early childhood. What do policy makers need to know about the work that you do as they make decisions about policy and funding?
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Uploads and Supplemental Information
Please save all files as PDF documents as able, and name them "firstname.lastname.documenttype.2024" ex: devon.camarota.resume.2024
All: Please upload your lesson plan or supporting materials corresponding to the video submitted. Please save as "Your Name_Video Supporting Materials_2024."
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All: Please upload your letter(s) of recommendation. Please save as "Your Name_Letters of Recommendation_2024"
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All: Please upload a copy of your interrater reliability certificate. Please save as "Your Name_Certificate_2024"
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All: Please upload a copy of your recent CLASS© scores. Please save as "Your Name_Class Scores_2024"
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TOY's Only: Please upload a copy of your coaching feedback from a recent coaching session. Please save as "Your Name_Coaching Feedback_2024."
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LOY's Only: Please upload plan and materials for a professional development session you have lead. Please save as "Your Name_PD Materials_2024."
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LOY's Only: Please upload the scores from at least three teachers, employed by the Leader’s center, from a recent coaching/CLASSⓇ observation and session. Please save as "Your Name_Teachers Class Scores_2024."
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Please upload your signed child and family consent forms for any children recorded in your video(s). Please save as "Your Name_CF Consent Forms_2024."
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Candidate Staff Consent Form
Please upload your signed candidate and staff consent forms consent forms for yourself and any staff included in your video(s). Please save as "Your Name_Staff Consent_2024."
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