PACAPE Non-Public School Educator Recognition Program
Event Profile: PA CAPE membership recognizes the value of effective teaching and leadership that promote proficiency in student learning, and is successful to establish a positive school culture. Educator excellence is worthy of honor and recognition. With this premise, PA CAPE has developed an annual program for the recognition of leadership excellence in outstanding classroom teachers and administrators in Pennsylvania non-public schools.
Program Model: The PACAPE Program will consist of three stages: Event Announcement, Application Collection and Evaluation, and Award Recognition and Ceremony.
1. The announcement and application process will be completed online via the PACAPE website by following the Survey Monkey link. Advertisement of the event will be through each of the PACAPE Private School Association Members. The initial program announcement and request for submissions will be announced in January and submissions will be accepted until the last day of February. Judges will be appointed by the PACAPE Board.
2. The evaluation process will be done electronically, by the PACAPE Judging Board who will manage and screen the submissions. "All judges will read each of the entries and evaluate the nominees using a standard rubric that mirrors the survey questions. The top three nominees for each category will be asked to submit an essay. These will be reviewed by the entire panel of judges in a fresh final round of judging. The first round of judging will be completed by March 15th and the final judging will be completed by April 1st.
3. Announcement of winners will be completed by April 15th. All finalists will be notified by March 31st of their entrance into the final status. All winners will receive tickets to the final awards event for themselves and their guests. Winners must be present at the Harrisburg event to qualify (NO exceptions). Award event will be held at a special Reception at the Capitol on May 4th following the EITC Birthday Rally. The reception will be attended by legislators, sponsors, PACAPE officials, Association officials, award finalists, and other guests.
Evaluation Criteria
* Only one award can be received in a lifetime in any award areas.
The committee will consider the following when evaluating nominations for the Awards Celebration:
• Individual models integrity, fairness, compassion, and resiliency.
• Individual believes in the value of a private education and has committed themselves to its advancement in significant ways.
• Individual or group has a passion for education and the community served
• Individual values innovation and creativity
• Individual instills leadership by example and promotes giving back to the community
• Individual is committed to excellence which advances student learning, broad private school community representation, and broad diverse evaluation protocols to assure inclusion and quality.
EDUCATION AWARDS NOMINATION CATEGORIES
PACAPE Honor Teacher Awards
These educators are leaders who, in the eyes of the community, model outstanding service to the students and school. They are passionate and committed to engaging and developing each student with whom they are entrusted. PACAPE will recognize 3 teachers this year – Early Educators: Three Years to Kindergarten; Elementary: Grades 1-5; Secondary: Grades 6-12
PACAPE Honor Administrator Awards
These administrators are leaders who, in the eyes of the community, model outstanding educational leadership to the teachers, school and communities that they serve. They are passionate and committed to engaging and developing their staff and schools with whom they are entrusted. PACAPE will recognize two administrators this year – Early Education/Elementary (EE-Grade 5); Secondary (Grades 6-12)
PACAPE Non-Public School Educator Recognition Program Scholarship Opportunities
Distinctions
● Support Pennsylvania’s only state-wide recognition event for private education
● Reach hundreds of private schools in the state representing over 80% of private schools in PA.
● Reach thousands of educators teaching hundreds of thousands of students
Application Process to be completed on the above mentioned Survey Monkey Link.
The PACAPE Awards Celebration is an opportunity for all private schools (who are members of PACAPE Associations) in the state to share the remarkable stories about the excellence displayed by the teachers and administrators connected with their schools. Individuals recognized at the awards celebration will exemplify the strengths, integrity and leadership of our schools, the support and commitment of the community, and the many notable outcomes of our efforts to deliver and improve Private School Education in PA. Nominations may be made by students, staff, board members, parents, school leaders, and all members of the community. Final Awards will have to be confirmed by a chief school administrator, board president, or school district official. Final winners will be notified via Email and Phone by the judging team. Accurate email addresses and phone numbers are required for the award to be considered.
THE FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION will be the end of February, soon so please submit applications NOW!
Please complete all requested information:
PACAPE will send you an email notification with a list of all award finalists ASAP. In the meantime, we kindly request that you refrain from calling or emailing the office for updates. We look forward to seeing you at the Awards Celebration in May at the Capitol in Harrisburg. Please visit the PACAPE web site for more details.
EVENT SPONSOR (One Available) $1000
● Welcome all guests and introduce award categories
● Company logo and recognition on signage at event
● Logo presence on sponsor page of event program
● Full page ad in event program
● Eight complimentary tickets to the event
KEYSTONE SPONSOR (Two Available) $750
● Present Administrators and Teachers with Awards
● Company logo and recognition on signage at event
● Logo presence on sponsor page of event program
● Half page ad in event program
● Five complimentary tickets to the event
COMMONWEALTH SPONSORS (Three Available) $500
● Company logo and recognition on signage at event
● Logo presence on sponsor page of event program
● Half page ad in event program
● Two complimentary tickets to the event
Capitol SPONSORS (Five Available) $250
● Company logo and recognition on signage at event
● Logo presence on sponsor page of event program
● Quarter page ad in event program
● Two complimentary tickets to the event