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ISTE+ASCD Impact Award
The ISTE+ASCD Impact Award recognizes individuals that have done outstanding work to improve learning opportunities, and have been a major force for innovation in education. These are trailblazers whose work will have national or global impact for years to come. Candidates:
- Bring innovation to the national or global education community.
- Focus on closing opportunity gaps and create a more equitable education system.
- Embody the spirit of the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles to transform learning, teaching and leading.
ISTE+ASCD Distinguished District Award
ISTE Distinguished Districts are US school districts that are driving change in big ways throughout a school system. These districts search out and embrace change to improve teaching and learning, reach all students, and serve as an example for other schools to follow. Applications open in December. Candidates:
- Demonstrate effectiveness and innovation throughout their district, and prioritize relevant, effective professional development.
- Ensure equitable, accessible and appropriate learning opportunities for all students, and are focused on improving learner outcomes and continuously enhancing the learning experience.
- Bring along all stakeholders, including staff, students, families and the community, in the process.
ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award
ISTE+ASCD recognizes 20 individuals who are up and coming and are already making a difference through their work. Winners have exemplified excellence through projects or artifacts that others can replicate. Nominations and applications are accepted starting in December. Candidates:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply innovation to improve learning.
- Continuously improve their professional practice through the exploration of new techniques and the consistent evaluation and reflection on current practices.
- Share their solutions with others as a model that reflects ISTE+ASCD’s mission to empower educators to reimagine and redesign learning through impactful pedagogy and meaningful technology use.
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ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Leader Award
ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Leader Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education and exemplifies the ISTE+ASCD mission by continually striving to enhance pedagogy and learning for all students. These leaders have fostered environments where students can access meaningful and joyful learning experiences. These esteemed practioners have taken bold action towards creating a more innovative and equitable education system. Applications open in December. Candidates:
- Bring innovation in curriculum to their educational community.
- Focus on cultivating a collaborative and empowering environment for educators and students.
- Embody the spirit of the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles to transform learning, teaching and leading.
ISTE+ASCD EPP Award
ISTE+ASCD EPP's are Educator Preparation Programs that are leading the transformation of teacher preparation. These are innovative programs providing pre-service teachers opportunities to build their skills with using technologically innovative practice. By embracing collaboration, emphasizing continuous learning, and ensuring equitable learning opportunities, these programs serve as models for others across the country. Applications open in December. Candidates:
- Demonstrate innovative approaches to integrating technology in teacher preparation, showing clear evidence of impact on pre-service teachers' skills.
- Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous professional learning among faculty and teacher candidates.
- Show commitment to equitable learning oppportunities through program design, implementation, and outcomes that can serve as a model for other institutions.