Exemplary Integrated Unit: Beane-Brodhagen Award

The 2010-2011 award recipient was Kathy Bailey, Silver Lake Regional Middle School, Kingston, MA

Purpose: NELMS seeks to honor exemplary student-centered integrated curricula consistent with the mission and beliefs of the New England League of Middle Schools and recognize creative middle level educators.

Who Should Apply: Middle level educators are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria:

• Has high expectations for all students
• Demonstrates active learning by students and connects to community
• Actively involves students in decision-making, choices of activities, and assessment
• Celebrates diversity
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate instruction techniques

Application Process: The nominator must collect the following, and send all materials in one packet to:
NELMS, 120 Water Street-Suite 403, North Andover, MA 01845.

• A copy of the unit.
• One to two page summary of the unit
• Samples of student work/product(s)
• Visual documentation - video, PowerPoint, photos, etc.
• Collect one letter of support, of not more than five hundred (500) words, from each of the following:
    » A parent or community member associated with the nominee's current career
    » A former or current student from the nominee
    » A professional colleague of the nominee

Nomination Form Beane-Brodhagen Award

Recognition: Those that receive an award will be recognized at the NELMS Annual Conference, receive a one-day registration to our annual conference, be given a one-year membership, and will be recognized in Mid Lines, the NELMS newspaper and E-news.

Deadline: The packet must be received by 4:30pm on January 7, 2012.