Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award for 2014

Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award for 2014

Braille Monitor
December 2013

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Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award for 2014

by Cathy Jackson
From the Editor: Cathy Jackson chairs the committee to select the Distinguished Educator of Blind Children for 2014.
The National Federation of the Blind will recognize an outstanding teacher of blind children at our 2014 convention next July. The winner of this award will receive an expense-paid trip to the convention, a check for $1,000, an appropriate plaque, and an opportunity to make a presentation about the education of blind children to the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children.
Anyone who is currently teaching or counseling blind students or administering a program for blind children is eligible to receive this award. It is not necessary to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind to apply. However, the winner must attend the national convention. Teachers may be nominated by colleagues, supervisors, or friends. The letter of nomination should explain why the teacher is being recommended for this award.
The education of blind children is one of our most important concerns. Attendance at a National Federation of the Blind convention will enrich a teacher's experience by affording him or her the opportunity to take part in seminars and workshops on educational issues, to meet other teachers who work with blind children, to meet parents, and to meet blind adults who have had experiences in a variety of educational programs. Help us recognize a distinguished teacher by distributing this form and encouraging teachers to submit their credentials. We are pleased to offer this award and look forward to applications from many well-qualified educators.
Please complete the application and attach the following:

A letter of nomination from someone (parent, coworker, supervisor, etc.) who knows your work;
A letter of recommendation from someone who knows you professionally and knows your philosophy of teaching; and
A letter from you discussing your beliefs and approach to teaching blind students. In your letter you may wish to discuss topics such as the following:
Your views about when and how students should use Braille, large print, digital recordings, readers, magnification devices, computers, electronic notetakers, and other technology.
Your method of deciding whether a child should use print, Braille, or both.
Your timetable for recommending that your students begin instruction in the use of a slate and stylus or a Braillewriter.
Your process for determining which students should learn cane travel (and when) and which should not.
When keyboarding should be introduced.
When a child should be expected to hand in print assignments independently.

National Federation of the Blind
Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award
2014 Application
Deadline: May 15, 2014
Name:_______________________________________________________
Home address:_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________
Phone: (H)____________________(W)____________________________
Email:______________________________________________________
School:______________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________

Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following:

List your degrees, the institutions from which they were received, and your major area or areas of study.
How long and in what programs have you worked with blind children?
In what setting do you currently work?
Briefly describe your current job and teaching responsibilities.
Describe your current caseload (e.g., number of students, ages, multiple disabilities, number of Braille-reading students).

Email is strongly encouraged for transmitting nominations; letters of support and other relevant materials should be included as attachments. Applications sent by mail and postmarked by the deadline will also be accepted. Send all material by May 15, 2014, to Cathy Jackson, Chairperson, Teacher Award Committee, <[email protected]> or by mail to 210 Cambridge Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40214-2809; (502) 366-2317.

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