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Tom Vest Professional Development Award

 

The purpose of the Tom Vest Award is to honor education leaders at the school or district level who have successfully implemented a professional development plan or program, significantly impacting and improving student achievement.

This award is named in honor of Dr. Tom Vest, who organized the Kentucky Department of Education’s professional development program and was instrumental in improving the quality of programs in Kentucky school districts in the 1990s.

Eligibility

All active members of KASA for at least two consecutive years (including the current school year) are eligible to be nominated for the Tom Vest Professional Development Award.

Award Selection, Notification & Recognition

  • Award winners will be selected by a statewide judging panel representative of all KASA members.
  • Nominators will be notified of nominee's award status in late June.
  • Award winner will be recognized at KASA's summer institute, July 18-20, 2012, at the Galt House Hotel & Suites in Louisville, presented a commemorative award, and recognized in KASA's award publication, print and Web publications, and other appropriate media.

Guidelines

  • Award nominations may be submitted by any KASA member on behalf of a fellow member.  Self nominations are also accepted. Note: The nominee must be an active KASA member for at least two consecutive years, including the current school year.
  • Nominations must be submitted on the official application form.
  • Nomination may include a maximum of five pages (the two page application form and an additional three pages to enhance the application.)

 

 

Nomination Deadline

June 15, 2012

Application

Download Award Application Here


Submitting a Nomination

Complete the application and forward to the KASA office, along with the narrative and any supporting materials as follows:

Submit Electronically:
Press the Submit Electronically button on the PDF form. (Note: if using this option, you will also need to print page 1, sign and fax to (502) 875-4634.)

Mail to:
Leadership Awards Program
152 Consumer Lane Frankfort, KY 40601

Fax to:
(502) 875-4634

Address cover sheet to Leadership Awards Program.

Miscellaneous Notes

  • All applications become the property of KASA. No material will be returned unless requested by the nominator.
  • When completing the application, please write clearly and give specific examples as to how the nominee has accomplished or addressed a particular criteria area. (Example: "John Doe supports staff members' long-term professional growth needs by evaluating student achievement data annually and then establishing planned PD based on identified needs.")

Applications not submitted in accordance with the stated guidelines will be disqualified.
 
 
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Wayne Young, Executive Director, General Counsel
Rhonda Caldwell, Deputy Director
Clyde Caudill, Legislative Liaison
Wanda Darland, Web, Publications, & Affiliate Services Coordinator
Shirley LaFavers, Director of Professional Development

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152 Consumer Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(800) 928-KASA or
(502) 875-3411

Fax (502) 875-4634