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  • Dr. Theron Trimble Florida Teacher of the Year Award

  • Purpose:

    To recognize exceptional social studies teachers in Elementary, Middle, or High Schools, and to encourage participation in the National Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year program. The recipient will be recognized at the Florida Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference in October.
  • Eligibility:

    Nominee must be a former or current district-nominated FCSS Teacher of the Year, and a current member of FCSS.  Nominee may apply in only one category (teaching social studies regularly and systematically in elementary settings, and at least half time in middle/junior high and high school settings).  Self-nominations will be accepted.
  • Deadline:

    August 1st
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  • Use the space below to write a narrative describing at least four of the six categories below:

    1. Develops or uses instructional materials creatively and effectively.
    2. Incorporates innovative and verified instructional strategies and techniques.
    3. Utilizes the interrelated themes of culture, time, continuity, and change; people, places, and environment; individual development and identity; individuals, groups, and institutions; power, authority, and governance; production, distribution, and consumption; science, technology, and society; global connections; and civic ideals and practices.
    4. Fosters a spirit of inquiry and skills related to acquiring, organizing, and processing.
    5. Fosters the development of democratic beliefs and values.
    6. Shows evidence of professional involvement in activities such as workshops, curriculum development, committees, etc.
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