Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania
TEEAP/ITEEA Program of Excellence
| Year | Elementary | Middle School | High School |
| 1998-99 | |||
| 1999-2000 | Manheim Township | Pequea Valley | |
| 2000-01 | Greenville | ||
| 2001-02 | Park Forest | Penncrest | |
| 2002-03 | Gateway | ||
| 2003-04 | Kutztown | Conestoga Valley | |
| 2004-05 | Cumberland Valley | ||
| 2005-06 | Fleetwood | Southern Lehigh | |
| 2006-07 | Conestoga Valley | North Penn | |
| 2007-08 | Twin Valley | ||
| 2008-09 | Martin Meylin | Unionville | |
| 2009-10 | Boyertown Jr. Highs | Lower Merion |
Selection Criteria
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The program must be assessed using the ITEEA Self-Study Criteria:
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Elementary Self-Study Criteria
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Secondary (Middle & High School) Self-Study Criteria
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The documentation provided by the programs nominated must be reviewed by a team of three TEEAP officials.
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Sixty percent (60%) of the technology education faculty must be members of TEEAP at the time of nomination. In order for you to advance to the ITEEA Program of Excellence Award. sixty (60%) of the technology education faculty must be members of ITEEA at the time of nomination.
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The program must reflect a technology education philosophy and must incorporate contemporary teaching strategies.
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A school specific technology education curriculum guide, written or revised within the previous five years, must be in use and submitted with the nomination.
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Nominations may be initiated by any technology education staff member but according to ITEEA rules must be submitted by the superintendent of schools or principal for a school.
Time Line for Nominations and Awards
Because of the extended preparation and evaluation process, the time sequence between the nomination, the state conference, and the national award will extend over two academic years. The nomination and evaluation will occur during the academic year prior to the award presentations.
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Complete three copies of the TEEAP/ITEEA Self Study forms (available above for download). Submit by March 1 to Awards Chair.
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Submit three copies of the current curriculum to the Awards Chair by March 1.
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The evaluation process takes place between March 5 and April 25. At least one of the three TEEAP evaluation team members will make an on-site visit to observe the program.
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Award winners are notified by the TEEAP Awards Chairperson by May 15.
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Representatives of the winning programs are expected to attend the fall TEEAP conference to receive the state award.
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Representatives of the winning programs are expected to provide an Educational Exhibit presenting their award winning TE program at the fall TEEAP conference. Contact should be made with the TEEAP Conference Education Exhibits Chairperson by October prior to the November conference.
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The school district is encouraged to handle the public relations with their local newspapers. If the local district cannot handle this activity, please contact the TEEAP Public Relations chair either by phone, email, or use the Online PR Form.
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Representatives of the winning programs are expected to attend the following spring ITEEA conference to receive the international award.
Mail Award materials to:
Joe McCade, TEEAP Awards Chair
1010 Keystone Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
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