The New York State English Council understands that educators involved with professional organizations are more informed about the current information on national and local programs and initiatives. The programs and awards supported by NYSEC provide opportunities for professional leadership, promote excellence in English education, and foster collegiality and camaraderie among ELA educators throughout New York State. This is the heart of our mission. These programs and awards help keep NYSEC educators informed, enthusiastic, and unified. We encourage everyone to help us celebrate the outstanding teachers, students, mentors, and programs that we have in districts all across the state. Please visit the website where each letter and application is available in digital format: www.nysecteach.org.
Programs of Excellence:
Awards presented to exemplary ELA programs, which support creative instruction and learning, that have been in place for at least three years.
Educators of Excellence:
Educators nominated by colleagues who inspire excellence
in students as well as teachers.
Mini-grants:
$500 grants awarded to members who are willing to create, explore, enrich or research instruction in English Language Arts at each level:
elementary, middle, high school, college, and
administration/supervision.
Natalie Robisch Memorial
Scholarship Award:
Named after a long-time member of NYSEC, this award honors a graduate student working toward a degree in English Education.
Dr. Ruth E. Everett
Award:
Named after a former NYSEC President and Executive Board member, this award honors one or more cooperating teachers who have mentored future English Language Arts teachers in their student teaching or intern programs.