Assistant Principal of the Year

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The Horace Mann/IPA Assistant Principal of the Year Award is open to all Illinois Assistant Principals, K-12.

Criteria:

• Membership in the Illinois Principals Association
• Not a paid employee of the IPA at the time of nomination
• A minimum of 3 years experience as an assistant principal
• Recommendation by the board of their IPA Regions
  (no self nomination will be considered at the state level)
• An active, online assistant 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 and a $1000 honorarium will be presented to the winner at the annual Assistant Principals Professional Conference.

National Recognition:The winner is eligible for the opportunity to compete for the National Assistant Principal of the Year sponsored by Virco and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

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

Entry Deadline:
November 30, 2012: Completed nomination/application forms due to your Region Director.