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MAPSA Awards
Click on the links below for an overview of MAPSA's awards.

 

 

Award Nominations Now Closed!

Charter School Teacher of the Year Award
Founded in 2002, this award recognizes a charter public school teacher who believes in and unleashes the potential of students just as Anne Sullivan did for Helen Keller. This teacher will demonstrate remarkable effort and success in ensuring that every child in his or her care learns and grows to the maximum extent possible. 

Nominations are submitted annually by charter teachers, parents, students, board members, school leaders, service providers and authorizers.  Selection of the Teacher of the Year is a two-step process.  First, a team of consultants review all nominations and select a field of three finalists. Then MAPSA conducts phone interviews with the individuals who nominate the three finalists and with the school leaders. The results of these interviews are combined with the nomination materials and used by an independent panel of highly qualified judges for selection of the Teacher of the Year.

Honoraria
MAPSA will award the 2008 Teacher of the Year with:

  • $500 airline voucher
  • Sculpted award
  • Free media promotion
  • Recognition during the 11th Annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference, November 3-4, at Detroit's Cobo Center

 

  
Charter School Administrator of the Year Award
Also founded in 2002, this award recognizes a charter public school leader who motivates students, parents, staff and communities to create an outstanding school. His or her school models a challenging, nurturing environment where children are the only priority.  

Nominations are submitted annually by charter teachers, parents, students, board members, school leaders, service providers and authorizers.  Selection of the Administrator of the Year is a two-step process.  First, a team of consultants will review all nominations and select a field of three finalists. Then MAPSA will interview via phone those individuals who nominated the three finalists.  The results of these interviews, along with additional fact-finding efforts, will be used by an independent panel of highly qualified judges for selection of the Administrator of the Year.

Honoraria
MAPSA will award the 2008 Administrator of the Year with:

  • $500 airline voucher
  • Sculpted award and framed certificate
  • Free media promotion
  • Recognition during the 11th Annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference, November 3-4, at Detroit's Cobo Center  


Charter School of Excellence Award
MAPSA's annual Charter School of Excellence Award, founded in 1999, recognizes outstanding schools that help students make significant academic and personal progress. Charter Schools of Excellence have shown outstanding leadership not only within the charter movement but within our entire educational system.  Winners are chosen based on strong academic initiatives, proof of achievement and practices that have been adopted by or prompted improvement at other schools.  

Nominations are submitted annually by charter teachers, parents, students, board members, school leaders, service providers and authorizers.  One school will receive this award; two others will be recognized as honorees.  Selection of the Charter School of Excellence Award winner and honorees is a three-step process.  First, a team of consultants will review all nominations and select a field of three finalists.  Second, MAPSA will conduct phone interviews with school representatives and contacts, gathering further research about the school.  Finally, a second panel of judges will make on-site visits to the three finalists and choose the winner. 

Honoraria
MAPSA will award the 2008 Charter School of Excellence with:

  • Free services, valued at $7,500, to create a promotional video or print marketing piece
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    • Sculpted award
    • Free media promotion
    • Recognition during the 11th Annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference, November 3-4 at Detroit's Cobo Center
    • A large banner


    Leonard E. Plachta "Spirit of the Future" Award
    The Leonard E. Plachta Spirit of the Future Award recognizes organizations and individuals showing extraordinary determination in pursuit of improvement in Michigan's public schools.  The award was created in 1998 in honor of Leonard Plachta, former president of Central Michigan University.  Recipients are chosen by MAPSA.
     

      
    Leadership Awards
    MAPSA's Leadership Awards, founded in 1997, recognize individuals for their commitment to Michigan's charter school movement and the right of children and families to have access to quality public education.  Recipients for this award are selected by those that have received the award in past years.  Winners of this award join the ranks with leaders like Governor John Engler,  Pastor Marvin L. Winans and many more outstanding men and women. 

     

     
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