Submit Your Application for the 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year
 

The application for the 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year is now available. Each year, the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled teacher in any state-approved or accredited school, kindergarten through grade twelve, who is planning to continue in an active teaching status, to represent the entire profession in Colorado. The Colorado Teacher of the Year will automatically become Colorado's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition.

The Colorado Teacher of the Year candidate must have the respect and admiration of their colleagues and:
• Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success.
• Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large.
• Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning.
• Expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way.

Applications for this honor will be due no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 27.  To access the application and additional program information for the 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year, please visit the link below.

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For More Information, Contact:
Patricia Gleason
Competitive Grants and Awards
Phone: 3038666143
Email: [email protected]