Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
2004 Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Program
Overview
The 2004 Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Program celebrates the contributions of
classroom teachers in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities who demonstrate a
superior capacity to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and ability
levels. This prestigious honor, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education (DOE)
and the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP), recognizes one
teacher in each of Florida’s five reporting regions as the Regional Juvenile Justice
Teacher of the Year. One teacher is selected from among the regional teachers of the
year as Florida’s Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year.
Program Timeline
January 2005
Distribution of nomination materials
February 2005
Nomination materials due
April 2005
Review of nomination materials by state selection committee
May-June 2005
Announcement of the five Regional Juvenile Justice Teachers of
the Year
July 2005
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Announcement of the 2004 Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year at
the annual Juvenile Justice Education Institute
Nomination Procedures
These procedures must be followed for submitting nominations for the 2004 Juvenile
Justice Teacher of the Year:
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One teacher per program may be nominated as a candidate for the 2004 Juvenile
Justice Teacher of the Year. This individual must have worked as a teacher in the
program from at least January 2004 to the present. Nominations can be made by
anyone in the school district or program.
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Statements of two pages or less must be provided by the following individuals as an
attachment to the nomination form. These statements must include the nominee’s
name, the name of the facility, and the author’s name.
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The nominated teacher
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A representative of the education program
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A representative of the facility operating staff who is not an employee of the
school district or the educational program provider
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No more than three (3) students
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Additional statements of no more than one page may come from members of the
program’s community advisory board, school improvement team, or parents.
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The nomination form must be approved by the school district’s DJJ educational
contact.
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The following outcome data must accompany the nomination materials. Nominations
not accompanied by these data will not be considered. (Note: Student outcomes will
not impact the nominee's score. These data will be used to document the program's
awareness and use of student outcome data as required by No Child Left Behind.)
These data will not be used to score or evaluate the application.
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Program level score increase on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
(FCAT) for the past two years
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Program average level of growth in reading and math scores using entry and exit
assessments for the past two years
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Number of middle school promotions and/or credits earned toward high school
graduation by students in the program for the past two years
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Number of high school diplomas, GED diplomas, and GED Exit Option diplomas
issued by the program in the past two years.
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All materials should be submitted at the same time. No additional materials –
photographs, photo albums, portfolios, etc. – should be submitted. Materials should
be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on
February 25, 2005
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Ms. Penny Young
Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Committee
Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program
Woodcrest Office Park
325 John Knox Road, Building L, Suite 102
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
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Questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Ms. Young at
(850) 414-8355.
The selection committee will consist of staff from DOE and DJJ and practicing teachers.
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Nomination Form
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Phone:
Name of Person Submitting Nomination:
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District:
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Name of Nominee:
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School District:
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District DJJ Education Contact:
I approve the nomination of this individual as the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year.
Signature
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Nomination Statement Requirements
Teacher—Please describe in two pages or less:
Your teaching philosophy
Ethical principles that influence your teaching
Your teaching accomplishments in your current facility
How you demonstrate respect for students
How you demonstrate respect for co-workers and supervisors
Innovative / creative instructional strategies that you utilize
Outstanding projects with which you have been involved at your current facility
Community and parent outreach efforts of which you have been a part
Educational Representative—Please describe in two pages or less the nominee’s:
Ability to instruct
Ability to motivate
Role in promoting a positive school climate
Ability to relate to and work with others
Ethics
Creativity
Classroom management capabilities
Extraordinary accomplishments in the current year
Facility Representative—Please describe in two pages or less the nominee’s:
Role in promoting a positive school climate
Role in promoting unity between educational and treatment/security components
Classroom management capabilities
Abilities in working with delinquent youth
Abilities in working with the community to benefit the program
Other outstanding qualities
Students—Please address:
Your appreciation for the teacher
How the teacher demonstrates respect for students
The relationship/rapport between the teacher and students
Outstanding instructional projects that the teacher has implemented or organized
How the teacher provides you with motivation and encouragement
How the teacher has helped you to turn your life around
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Optional statements from advisory council members, school improvement team
members, parents, or others should follow a similar format and be limited to one page.
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