Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Application
Thank you for applying for the Early Childhood Teacher or Leader of the Year Award. You can refer to the guidance documents 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 15 by 11:59 p.m.
Please review and download the Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year guidance/checklist document, so that you fully understand the requirements of this application, and can receive any additional support as needed.
Applicant's Personal Information- all fields required.
The following details regarding the candidates personal information need to be accurate and complete. The accuracy of the information completion impacts qualification for this program and future correspondence to the applicant regarding their application status.
Applicant's Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Please upload a professional (if possible) headshot, at least 2MB in size. Save as "Your Name Headshot."ex: "Shallan Jones Headshot"
*
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Applicant's preferred pronouns
*
Example: she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, he/him/his, she/they/hers etc.
Please share a "six word story" that embodies your vision as an educator.
*
Example: “Educating children for a better tomorrow" - Phedra Jackson, 2024 Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
For which award are you applying?
*
Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
Early Childhood Leader of the Year
Applicant's Date of Birth
*
-
Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Applicant's Email
*
example@example.com
Applicant's Home Address
*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Personal Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Professional Social Media Handle (if applicable)
Please select the parish in which you work
*
Please Select
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 center Type
*
CCAP- certified Type III
CCAP-certified Family Child Care Site
Head Start Center
Early Head Start Center
Name of Applicant's center of employment
*
Address of Applicant's place of employment
*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please select the age(s) you teach or work with currently at your center. Please select all that apply.
*
Infants
1 year olds
2 year olds
3 year olds
4 year olds
5 year olds
School aged children
Please indicate your centers site code. Site codes can be found using the search feature on this website: https://louisianaschools.com/
*
Please indicate your centers license number. License numbers can be found using the search feature on this website: https://louisianaschools.com/
*
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.
If you are a Teacher, please add your center Director's name
If you are a Teacher, please add your center Director's phone number
If you are a Teacher, please add your center Director's email address
If you are a Leader, please add your Community Network Lead Agency Coordinators name
If you are a Leader, please add your Community Network Lead Agency Coordinators phone number
If you are a Leader, please add your Community Network Lead Agency Coordinators email address
In 1-2 sentences, what do you think is your most pressing mission as an educator?
*
Example: I care deeply about ensuring all children with disabilities are served across the state / I want to build the bridge between parents and their teachers in the classroom.
Professional Work History- all fields required.
This section of the application should demonstrate your contributions and gains in the field, guiding children of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence. An Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year serves economically-disadvantaged children who are in publicly funded programs, children who have disabilities, and/or children who are experiencing homelessness (i.e., Teachers in a CCAP-certified Type III Center or Head Start, Early Head Start Center, or CCAP- certified Family Child Care (FCC).
Back
Next
Save
Experience
Please upload your updated Resume. Save as "Your Name_Resume_2024."
*
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
How many years have you worked in a CCCAP- certified Type III Center or Head Start, Early Head Start or CCAP- certified Family Child Care (FCC)
*
0-1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-10 years
More than 10 years
Latest CLASS score report for classroom, if a Teacher.
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Latest overall site Performance Profile, if a Leader.
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Education
Do you have your Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate?
*
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:
*
Do you have your Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) ?
*
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:
*
Please select your highest level of education
*
High School Degree or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Other
If you selected "other" above, please explain:
Additional Qualifications (upload qualifications, if applicable). Examples of additional qualifications: The National Administrator Credential (NAC), Graduate from the Louisiana Early Leaders Academy (LELA), TS Gold© interrater reliability, CLASS Reliability, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) certification, Trained in administering the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), or other certifications? (please upload).
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Essay Questions-all required fields.
Each Candidate must respond to both essay prompts. Responses must be at least 100 words. Clarity, conciseness and grammatical correctness is all considered in scoring the essay responses.
Question 1: Why do you work in Early Childhood Education? Why is this work important to you?
*
Question 2: What makes you an excellent early childhood educator or leader?
*
Back
Next
Save
Video Submission- REQUIRED
Videos- Record up to 10 continuous minutes of instruction, leading PD, or a staff meeting. Clearly state at the beginning of the video, or in the submission description, the type of leadership being demonstrated (PD, or teaching), the topic of the meeting/PD or the lesson objective, and a description of the people in the room (i.e., teachers, community members, family members, toddlers, and how many). Demonstrate leadership and instructional skills reflective of what you provide to your staff or children for their growth and development. Ensure that audio of teachers and children is clearly heard throughout the video. Videos should be an authentic capture of your normal classroom day, professional development session, or staff meeting. Please do not feel compelled to create a “perfect” video. The LDOE wants to see how your children or staff experience your leadership every day.
Teacher video submission: Please enter your Youtube link for your teaching video.
Teacher video supporting documentation submission: Please upload your lesson plan supporting your submitted teaching video.
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Leader video submission: Please enter your Youtube link for your staff meeting/professional development session.
Leader video supporting documentation submission: Please upload your meeting agenda/documentation supporting your submitted professional development/staff meeting video.
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Back
Next
Save
Please upload your signed child/family/staff consent forms for any children/families/staff recorded in your video(s). Please save as "Your Name_CF Consent Forms."
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Cancel
of
Consents
Consent forms are required for all children, families, and or staff captured on any of the videos submitted.
Consent Forms
Save
Submit
Should be Empty: