Ohio Association
of
Teacher Educators



The Ohio Association of Teacher Educators (OATE) is a professional association open to all who work with the preparation of teachers in any environment -- higher education, public and private P-12 schools, state departments of education, regional centers, etc.  The focus of the organization is on the interdependence of the educational system.

The Ohio Association of Teacher Educators:

Focus Statement:

The OATE promotes quality teacher education programs for initial preparation, induction, and continuing professional development.  It also provides individual professional development opportunitites for P-12 school, agency-based, and college/university teacher educators.

Our parent organization is the Association of Teacher Educators which serves the same purpose at the national and international level.

The OATE is one of the two founding members of the Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO).  The other organization is the Ohio Association of Colleges of Teacher  Education, an organization of higher education institutions. OCTEO sponsors two conferences each year, fall and spring.

The OATE sponsors five awards each year: Outstanding Cooperating Teacher, Outstanding College Supervisor, Outstanding Mentor, Outstanding Student Teacher, and Outstanding Field Experience Program.  An additional award is for Distinguished Service to OATE.

For more information, contact Dr. Ann Shelly, Web master.


 
OATE OUTSTANDING COOPERATING TEACHER AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of an outstanding cooperating teacher. The selflessness and extraordinary efforts of classroom teacher educators too often go unrecognized or unrewarded. The winning teacher will receive a plaque and recognition at the Spring meeting of OATE/OACTE. All nominated will receive a free membership in OATE for 2001-2002.

The nominations must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to two from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since several nominees have been disqualified due to incomplete materials.  If your institution would like to renominate one of your candidates from last year, it is possible. Write a letter renominating your candidate, include a resume, and update other criteria (names of student teachers, current involvement, etc.).

We hope you will assist us by reviewing the enclosed criteria and submitting at least one nomination in conjunction with a local administrator to be post-marked by February 1, 2001.

If you have any questions, please call 330-672-2870 or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu). We
thank you for your assistance in recognizing outstanding teachers and supervisors!

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE OUTSTANDING                 COOPERATING TEACHER OF THE YEAR

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
          A. Employed full-time by local school system.
          B. Supervised student teachers or field experience students during the last year
              (January 1, 2000 -January 1, 2001)
          C. Involved in pre-service teacher education for three years or more.
          D. Assisted the college/university as a resource person
          E. Demonstrated exemplary ability and effort in the supervision of field experience 
              students.
            1. Model teaching
            2. Exemplary supervisory behaviors
            3. Other

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
          A. Complete cover page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
          B. Letter of nomination by OATE member.
          C. Letters of endorsement (no more than 8 and at least 3) by:
               1. College/University Field Director
               2. Public School Administrator
               3. Student Teacher and/or Field Experience Student
               4. Other
          D. Resume of Cooperating Teacher
          E. Summary of supervisory experiences

Please submit nomination materials in one folder or notebook and mail in one envelope by
February 1, 2001 to: OATE Awards Committee
                    Gretchen Espinetti
                    409 White Hall
                    College of Education
                    Kent State University
                    Kent, Ohio 44242

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OATE OUTSTANDING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of an outstanding college/university supervisor. OATE would like to recognize the extremely important role of a school-based teacher educator who has significantly contributed to the theoretical/practical knowledge base of pre-service teachers. We want to recognize the vital support a supervisor provides between the schools and the field experience pre-service teachers. The winning supervisor will receive recognition at the Spring meeting of OATE/OACTE. All nominated will receive a free membership in OATE for 2001-2002.

The nomination must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to one from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since nominees can be disqualified due to incomplete materials.

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE OUTSTANDING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
   A. Has a continuous role (not limited to student teachers) in teacher education field supervision
   B. Demonstrates effective modeling, coaching, and conferencing techniques
   C. Has been identified by the education students, school personnel, and peers as “outstanding”

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
   A. Complete Cover Page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
   B. Letter of nomination by OATE Member
   C. Resume of college/university supervisor
   D. Letter from candidate expressing supervisory experience/philosophy
   E. Support letters from (no more than 8 and at least 3):
       Director of Field Experience, Dean or Chair, peers, etc.
       Education Student(s), Cooperating teachers/Classroom teachers
       Building Principal and/or District Administrator, Other

The Awards Committee thanks you for your nomination. If you have any questions, please call
(330-672-2870) or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu).

Please submit all nomination materials in one folder/notebook and mail in one envelope
by February 1, 2001 to: OATE Awards Committee
    Gretchen Espinetti
    409 White Hall
    College of Education
    Kent State University
    Kent, Ohio 44242

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OATE OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of an outstanding mentor. OATE would like to recognize the extremely important role of a school-based teacher educator who has significantly contributed to the theoretical/practical knowledge base of other teachers. We want to recognize the vital support a mentor provides the new teacher. The winning mentor will receive recognition at the Spring meeting of OATE/OACTE. All nominated will receive a free membership in OATE for 2001 -2002.

The nomination must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to one from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since nominees can be disqualified due to incomplete materials.

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE OUTSTANDING MENTOR OF
THE YEAR:

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
   A. Has a recognized role in the mentoring process for new teachers
   B. Demonstrates effective modeling, coaching, and conferencing techniques
   C. Has been identified by new teachers, school personnel, university personnel, and peers as an 
        “outstanding” mentor

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
   A. Complete Cover Page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
   B. Letter of nomination by OATE Member
   C. Resume of mentor
   D. Letter from candidate expressing supervisory experience/philosophy
   E. Support letters from (no more than 8 and at least 3):
       Director of Field Experience, Dean or Chair, peers, etc.
       Education Student(s), New teacher(s)
       Building Principal and/or District Administrator
       Other

The Awards Committee thanks you for your nomination. If you have any questions, please call (330-672-2870) or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu).

Please submit all nomination materials in one folder/notebook and mail in one envelope
by February 1, 2001 to: OATE Awards Committee
 Gretchen Espinetti
 409 White Hall
 College of Education
 Kent State University
 Kent, Ohio 44242

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OATE OUTSTANDING STUDENT TEACHER AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of an outstanding student teacher. OATE would like to recognize a student teacher who has demonstrated exemplary performance during his/her student teaching experience.

The winner will receive recognition at the Spring meeting of OATE/OACTE.

The nomination must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to one from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since nominees can be disqualified due to incomplete materials.

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE OUTSTANDING STUDENT TEACHER OF THE YEAR:

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
   A. Demonstrated innovation and exemplary practice during student teaching
   B. Has been identified by the education faculty and school personnel as “outstanding”

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
   A. Complete Cover Page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
   B. Letter of nomination by OATE Member
   C. Description of the student which reflects exemplary practice
   D. Support letters from (no more than 8 and at least 3):
        Dean or Chair, peers, etc.
        College or University Administration
        Cooperating teacher, faculty, advisor
        Building Principal and/or District Administrator

The Awards Committee thanks you for your nomination. If you have any questions, please call (330-672-2870) or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu).

Please submit all nomination materials in one folder/notebook and mail in one envelope by February 1, 2001 to: OATE Awards Committee
Gretchen Espinetti
409 White Hall
College of Education
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242.

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OATE OUTSTANDING FIELD EXPERIENCE PROGRAM AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of an outstanding Field Experience Program. OATE would like to recognize exemplary field experience programs that significantly contribute to the professional development of pre-service teachers.

The director of the winning program will receive recognition for the program at the Spring meeting of OATE/OACTE.

The nomination must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to one from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since nominees can be disqualified due to incomplete materials.

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE OUTSTANDING FIELD EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR:

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
         A. Demonstrates innovation and exemplary practice in the area of field experience
         B. Has been identified by the education students and school personnel as “outstanding”

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
         A. Complete Cover Page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
         B. Letter of nomination by OATE Member
         C. Description of the program which reflects exemplary practice
         D. Support letters from (no more than 8 and at least 3):
              Education Student(s)
              Dean or Chair, peers, etc.
              College or University Administration
              Cooperating teachers/Classroom teachers
              Building Principal and/or District Administrator
              Other

The Awards Committee thanks you for your nomination. If you have any questions, please call
(330-672-2870) or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu).

Please submit all nomination materials in one folder/notebook and mail in one envelope by
February 1, 2001 to:  OATE Awards Committee
                     Gretchen Espinetti
                    409 White Hall
                    College of Education
                    Kent State University
                    Kent, Ohio 44242.

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OATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The Awards Committee of OATE would appreciate your nomination of a distinguished Ohio Association of Teacher Educators member. The Distinguished Service Award is designed to formally recognize members of OATE who have been instrumental in helping the organization and the profession. This award recognizes individuals for outstanding service to OATE and to teacher education.

The nomination must be submitted by a current OATE member(s). Nominations are limited to one from each institution. Please make sure that your nomination packets are complete before submitting, since nominees can be disqualified due to incomplete materials.

NOMINATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD

I. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
   A. The individual has a minimum of five consecutive years of membership in OATE
   B. The individual has made an outstanding contribution to the well-being, growth, and/or stature 
       of OATE.

II. NOMINATION PROCEDURES
   A. Complete Cover Page (Contact Awards Committee for form)
   B. Letter of nomination by OATE Member
   C. Support letters from (no more than 8 and at least 3):
        Director of Field Experience
        Dean or Chair, peers, etc.
        Education Student(s)
        Cooperating teachers/Classroom teachers
        Building Principal and/or District Administrator
        Other

The Awards Committee thanks you for your nomination. If you have any questions, please call
(330-672-2870) or e-mail (gespinetti@educ.kent.edu).

Please submit all nomination materials in one folder/notebook and mail in one envelope by
February 1, 2001 to: OATE Awards Committee
    Gretchen Espinetti
    409 White Hall
    College of Education
    Kent State University
    Kent, Ohio 44242.

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