2008 Awards

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NREA CARES Award is sponsored by:

NREA EXEMPLARY PRACTICES AWARD

NATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND

GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES

ANNOUNCE:

2008 EXEMPLARY PRACTICES OR PROGRAMS AWARD

The National Rural Education Association presents the Exemplary Practices or programs Award to recognize demonstrated exemplary practices or programs in one or more of the following areas:

Curriculum development, staff development, or administrative practices to improve or provide more equitable educational opportunities for children and youth
Enhancement of communications within and among local school districts
Promotion and development of state and regional delivery systems which bring about efficient and effective education for children in rural areas
Curriculum planning and/or instructional strategies to effectively utilize the rural environment and the characteristics of small schools
Financial efficiency in school operations

Please review the criteria for the award and make as many nominations as you wish.

Application Deadline: July 1, 2008

The mailing address is on the nomination form. Nominations and supporting materials for the award will be received and evaluated by the NREA Awards and Recognition Committee. The committee will make recommendations to the NREA Executive Committee for final approval.

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition for their efforts. The winner will receive $400, a plaque, and a complimentary registration to attend the NREA Convention. The winner will be notified prior to the NREA convention.

Please take this opportunity to honor an individual that deserves to be recognized by the National Rural Education Association. The NREA awards and Recognition Committee appreciates your assistance in our efforts to recognize outstanding rural education leaders.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR NOMINIATION FORMS, CONTACT:

John Hill, Executive Director, NREA

Telephone: 765-494-0086 Fax: 765-496-1228

jehill@purdue.edu

Exemplary Practices Award Application (word)

NREA OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

NATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND

GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES

ANNOUNCE:

2008 OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

The National Rural Education Association presents the Outstanding Service Award to an individual NREA member to recognize an educator who consistently displays outstanding leadership in rural education. As an NREA member, you play a key role in the selection of the award recipient. Only individuals nominated by a member of the National Rural Education Association are eligible for the award.

Please review the criteria for the award and make as many nominations as you wish. This award is for an NREA member who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas:

the development of leadership potential of rural youth and adults in a rural district or region
the enhancement of rural community development
supports and assists in furthering the effectiveness of communications between local school districts and business/industry, governmental agencies, and/or institutions of higher education
facilitates partnerships among schools, between schools, and the private sector
supports legislation to enhance rural schools and education
supports exemplary practices
promotes advocacy for rural education
promotes leadership in the development of rural education related conferences and workshops

Application Deadline: July 1, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR NOMINIATION FORMS, CONTACT:

John Hill, Executive Director, NREA

Telephone: 765-494-0086 Fax: 765-496-1228

jehill@purdue.edu

Application for the Outstanding Service Award (word)

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