Title:  Distinguished Educators Awards 2000 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

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Nominate a Canadian Educator who has made a difference. And support a tradition of excellence in education

 

The OISE/UT Distinguished Educators Awards recognize Canadians whose outstanding accomplishments in the field of education have made a lasting impression on the many lives they have touched during their distinguished careers. To obtain more information, contact the OISE/UT Executive Director of Development at (416) 923-6641 ext. 2832 or fax (416) 975-1925.

Twenty-seven Years Honouring Canadian Achievement

For 27 years, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has celebrated remarkable contributions to education across Canada. This year's ceremonies will be held on February 8, 2001 in the Auditorium at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

Candidates

To be considered for the Award, candidates must be proposed and recommended to the Selection Committee. Candidates may not nominate themselves.

Eligible candidates must:

- be canadian citizens living in Canada or abroad, or people who are not Canadians but have established permanent residence in Canada

- have contributed to education broadly defined, encompassing formal and non-formal ways of providing educational experiences for children and adults

Nomination Guidelines

To nominate a candidate for the OISE/UT Distinguished Educators Awards, simply follow these guidelines and send your submissions to the address below by October 13, 2000. (Nominations received after this date will not be accepted). There are no formal nomination forms. Each nomination must be made by at least two co-nominators. Submissions must include:

1) a joint letter of recommendation signed by co-nominators, or separate letters;

2) a clear statement about the nominee's achievements, and why he or she is being recommended, along with full supporting evidence of the candidate's accomplishments such as letters of support from other colleagues, curriculum vitae, signed statements, published material, etc.

3) the nominee's full name, date of birth, citizenship, address and phone number (to contact during day)

4) a brief biography of the nominee

Current members of the OISE/UT Advisory Board, faculty and staff, as well as registered students are ineligible.

Selection Committee

Six members make up the Selection Committee responsible for choosing award recipients. The committee's decision regarding award recipients is final. It's members are:

Harold Brathwaite, Director, Peel Board of Education

Shirlene Courtis, CFRE, Executive Director of Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Ken Dryden, President, Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club

Michael Fullan (Chair), Dean, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Glen Jones, Professor and Chair, Theory and Policy Studies, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Cecilia Reynolds, Associate Dean, Academic Program, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Inquiries

For more information, contact:

The Executive Director of Development, Distinguished Educators Awards Committee, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Ste. 12-102, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, telephone (416) 923-6641 ext. 2832 Fax (416) 975-1925.



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