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Read all criteria, application questions, and select who will complete your recommendations.
The Music Teachers of Excellence award supports educators who demonstrate exemplary teaching and student learning, and are committed to making a positive impact on their school and community while raising awareness for the broader cause of music education. In addition, the ideal candidate can confidently overcome challenges in the classroom and is constantly seeking opportunities to continue to develop themselves professionally. We’re calling on ALL extraordinary, inspirational music teachers for this year’s Music Teachers of Excellence. Does that sound like a someone you know? Are you that teacher?
FAQSThe application process includes narrative responses, recommendations and vide lesson demonstration. The 2024 application closes on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11:59PM CT.
APPLICATION QUESTIONSQualifications
The Music Teachers of Excellence award is open to full-time, public-school music teachers who have at least 4 years of experience. Teachers who have won three years in a row must take (1) year off from applying.
Evaluation Criteria
The entirety of this application and process has been reviewed by and based on the recommendations of teachers. The application responses and all supporting materials should provide a comprehensive overview with clear evidence from the past year based on the following focus areas:
Read all criteria, application questions, and select who will complete your recommendations.
Begin your application right away to create your profile and send your recommenders links to complete.
Plan your video and lesson carefully, and prepare your narrative responses.
Confirm your recommendation questionnaires are submitted and complete the online application.
The CMA Foundation staff will review all applications for due diligence. Only those applications that are completed will be passed along to the judging panel.
A national panel of education experts will screen applications. Judges may not review an application of someone they know personally or professionally.
The judging panel will review each application for completeness and adherence to selection criteria. Recommended finalists will be sent to the CMA Foundation for final review.
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