Horace Mann/IPA Innovative Education Award

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This award is designed to recognize an IPA member based on his/her development and support of an innovative educational program in their school.

• Membership in the Illinois Principals Association
• Not a paid employee of the IPA at the time of nomination
• An active, online principal or assistant principal at the time of regional and state selection
• Demonstrates positive impact on education and advocacy for children
• Leadership role in the development/implementation of an innovative program
• Program must be something new, unique and different
• Program must relate directly to curriculum and instruction
• Program must impact student learning/school improvement
• Program must be able to be replicated at other schools.

Award:
A plaque will be presented at the annual Principals Professional Conference and a $750 cash award.

Nomination Process:
Nomination/application forms are attached or can be obtained from the IPA State Headquarters in Springfield.

Entry Deadline:
April 30, 2009 – Completed nomination/application forms due to your Region Director.