Middle School Principal of the Year

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The Middle School Principal of the Year Awards program is co-sponsored by the IPA and the National Association of Secondary School Principals in association with the U.S. Department of Education. It annually recognizes outstanding middle school leaders who have succeeded in providing high quality learning opportunities for students. The principals have made exemplary contributions to the profession and are acknowledged by their peers. The program honors middle school principals who have demonstrated that they excel in the seven areas addressed by the selection criteria.

• Membership in the Illinois Principals Association
• Membership in either the NAESP or the NASSP
• Not a paid employee of the IPA at the time of nomination
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a middle school principal
• Recommendation by the board of one of the IPA Regions
  (no self nomination will be considered at the state level)
• An active, online middle school principal at the time of regional and state selection
• Demonstrates positive impact on education and advocacy for children
• Ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale
• Demonstrates creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change
• Willing to take risks to improve student learning
• Moves actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school
• Works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the educational program and student achievement
• Anticipates emerging problems and acts effectively to resolve them
• Involves the community in the life of the school and uses community resources for students

Award:
State Recognition – A plaque is presented at the annual Principals Professional Conference.
National Recognition – The winner will attend a symposium in Washington, D.C.

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

Entry Deadline:
November 30, 2008 – Completed nomination/application forms due to your Region Director.