1. Reading Leader of the Year Award.
  1. The nomination packet should be forwarded to:
      1. Packets must be postmarked no later than
      2. March 15, 2011
  2. Eligibility
  3. Selection Criteria
      1. Each district nominee will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
      2. Provide a copy of your resume, to include the following information:
  4. District Reading Leader of the Year Nominee:
  5. Elementary Reading Leader of the Year Nominee:
  6. School District:
    1. Telephone (
    2. Fax )
  7. District Reading Contact’s e-mail address:
      1. Packets must be postmarked no later than
      2. March 15, 2011
    1. District Reading Contact’s Signature
    2. Name
    3. Home Address Home E-mail Address
    4. District
    5. Work Address
    6. City Zip Work E-mail Address
    7. Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
    8. Signature of Nominee Date
    9. Name
    10. Home Address Home E-mail Address
    11. Home Telephone
    12. School District
    13. School Address
    14. City Zip Work E-mail Address
    15. Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
    16. Signature of Nominee Date
    17. Name
    18. Home Address Home E-mail Address
    19. Home Telephone
    20. School District
    21. School Address
    22. City Zip Work E-mail Address
    23. Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
    24. Date
    25. Name
    26. Home Address Home E-mail Address
    27.  
    28. School District
    29. School Address
    30. City Zip Work E-mail Address
    31. Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
    32. Signature of Nominee Date

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
2011 Just Read, Florida! Reading Leader of the Year
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Nomination Procedures
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The following requirements must be met in nominating a candidate for the 2011 Just Read,
Florida! Reading Leader of the Year for the district level, and for elementary, middle, and high
school levels:
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Prior to
March 15, 2011
, participating districts must select candidates who will represent
the district as the Reading Leader of the Year for the district level and at the elementary,
middle, and high school levels. Please submit one candidate per level. The method used to
select the candidates may vary according to the district. District level administrators, K-12
principals, and assistant principals are eligible to be nominated.
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Submit the completed nomination packets
with a cover letter
from the reading contact
listed on the District K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan verifying that the nominees have
been selected as the District Reading Leaders of the Year.
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Include
three letters of recommendation per applicant of no more than one page in
length
. These may be selected from colleagues, the superintendent, teachers and/or a civic
or community leader.
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No more than three recommendation letters per applicant will be accepted.
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Mail the original application packet
including materials requested
to the address provided
below.
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E-mail Sections I-II of the Just Read, Florida! Reading Leader of the Year Application
no later than March 15, 2011, to Latasha.Alexander@fldoe.org under the subject line:
Reading Leader of the Year Award.
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Just Read, Florida! will consider and review only the materials requested in the nomination
packet, thus additional materials submitted with the application will not be considered.
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Regional and state winners will be awarded with certificates and plaques, respectively.

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The nomination packet should be forwarded to:
Packets must be postmarked
no later than
March 15, 2011
Latasha Alexander
Just Read, Florida! Office
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 501
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Selection committee members from the Just Read, Florida! office will choose five regional finalists for
the district level, elementary, middle, and high school levels.
If your district’s Reading Leader of the Year at the district level, elementary, middle, or high school
level is selected as a regional finalist, the District Reading Contact and the regional finalist will be
notified during May, 2011.
Please note, the Just Read, Florida! office will not disclose the identities
of the regional finalists prior to the dates that the announcements are made nor disclose the
announcement dates. Just Read, Florida! will make the announcements to the media and publish
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the identities of the regional finalists on the Just Read, Florida! website at
www.justreadflorida.com.
Just Read, Florida! will then select and interview two regional finalists at each level, and will make the
final decision for the Florida District Level, Elementary, Middle, and High School Level Reading
Leaders of the Year.

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Eligibility
Each district may nominate only one reading leader at the district level, one reading leader at
elementary school level, one reading leader at the middle school level, and one reading leader at the
high school level. Only the District Reading Contact designated on the front page of the District K-
12 Reading Plan may submit the nomination.
Nominations should be made without regard to race, age,
sex, national origin, religion, or disability.
The following full-time district educators are eligible for nomination
:
 
District level administrators, including superintendents
 
Principals and assistant principals, grades K through 12

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Selection Criteria
Each district nominee will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
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Demonstrates a superior ability to foster excellence in literacy education leadership and contributes to
the continuous improvement of student learning, professional development, and the school
environment
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Displays expertise in literacy and actively participates in continued professional development as
evidenced by participation in relevant training and/or advanced degrees
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Maintains a record of superior administrative performance as evidenced by data driven student gains,
annual performance assessments and/or recognition of work
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Demonstrates leadership in educational activities at the school, district, and/or state and national level,
such as active membership in an advisory council, task force, or professional organization or through
involvement as a district administrator or principal
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Displays exemplary interpersonal skills in communicating with teachers, students, parents and
community members as well as in collaboration with other professionals
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Utilizes innovative research techniques, such as action research, to enhance the quality of literacy
instruction
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Engages parents/families in learning process to enhance student achievement
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Demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a climate of caring and respect conducive to effective
teaching and learning
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Evidences dedication to his/her community through active participation in service-oriented projects,
volunteer work, etc.
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Instructions for Completing Sections I-II of the
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2011 Just Read, Florida! Reading Leader of the Year
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Application:
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Respond to both of the following sections.
Responses must be typed, double-spaced, utilizing a
font not smaller than 11 point.
Begin each section on a new page. At the top of the page, specify
the section number, and title.
(A sample header should read as follows: “I. Educational History
and Professional Development Activities.”)
Limit your answers to the number of pages requested in both sections. In fairness to all applicants,
only the number of pages requested will be reviewed.
I.
Educational History and Professional Development Activities
(Limit response to two (2) pages)
Provide a copy of your resume, to include the following information:
1.
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Beginning with the most recent, list colleges and universities attended including postgraduate
studies. Indicate degrees earned and dates of attendance.
2.
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Beginning with the most recent, list teaching and administrative employment history, indicating
time period, grade level and subject area for teaching history.
3.
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Beginning with the most recent, list professional association memberships including information
regarding offices held and other relevant activities undertaken within the five (5) year period
preceding the filing of this application.
4.
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Beginning with the most recent, list staff development leadership activities and/or training in
reading instructional strategies undertaken within the five (5) year period preceding the filing of
this application.
5.
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Beginning with the most recent, list awards and honors in recognition of your leadership abilities.
6.
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Provide all relevant data that will support your effectiveness as a literacy leader at your school or
district.
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II.
Reading Leadership Philosophy
(Limit response to five (5) pages)
Respond to the question below. Response must be typed, double-spaced utilizing a font not smaller
than 11 point. Specify page numbers at the top of the page.
Summarize your philosophy of reading leadership. Be sure to include how your philosophy is
reflected in the following areas:
1.
Promoting a Culture of School Literacy
2.
Using Data to Impact Instruction
3.
Professional Development
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2011 District Nomination Form
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Reading Leader of the Year
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District Reading
Leader of the Year
Nominee:

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Elementary Reading
Leader of the Year
Nominee:
Middle School
Reading Leader of
the Year Nominee:
High School Reading
Leader of the Year
Nominee:

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School District:
Name of District
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Reading Contact:
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District Reading
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Contact Address:
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District Reading
Contact’s Telephone
Numbers:
  
  
Telephone
(
Fax
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District Reading Contact’s
e-mail address:
I acknowledge that this nomination is submitted with my approval.
Packets must be postmarked
no later than
March 15, 2011
District Reading Contact’s Signature
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2011 District Reading Leader Application Form
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Name
Home Address
Home E-mail Address
 
  
City
Zip
Home
Telephone
District
Work Address
City
Zip
Work E-mail Address
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School Telephone
School Fax
Total Years
Number of Years Number of Years
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Teaching Experience
as a Literacy Leader in Present Position
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Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
Signature of Nominee
Date
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2011 Elementary Reading Leader Application Form
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Name
Home Address
Home E-mail Address
City
Zip
 
  
Home
Telephone
School
District
School Address
City
Zip
Work E-mail Address
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
      
School Telephone
School Fax
Total Years
Number of Years Number of Years
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Teaching Experience
as a Literacy Leader in Present Position
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Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
Signature of Nominee
Date
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2011 Middle School Reading Leader Application Form
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Name
Home Address
Home E-mail Address
City
Zip
 
  
Home
Telephone
School
District
School Address
City
Zip
Work E-mail Address
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
      
School Telephone
School Fax
Total Years
Number of Years Number of Years
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Teaching Experience
as a Literacy Leader in Present Position
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Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
Signature of Nominee
Date
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2011 High School Reading Leader Application Form
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Name
Home Address
Home E-mail Address
City
Zip
 
  
Home
Telephone
School
District
School Address
City
Zip
Work E-mail Address
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
      
School Telephone
School Fax
Total Years
Number of Years Number of Years
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Teaching Experience
as a Literacy Leader in Present Position
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Subject Area(s) in which you hold a Florida Certificate:
Signature of Nominee
Date
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