Goals:

• Highlight promising classroom practice exhibited by first year novice teachers
• Recognize first year teachers who demonstrate an overall understanding of the components of good teaching and reveal outstanding potential as an educator
• Recruit a quality and diverse cohort of teachers
• Establish and expand a communication network among teachers within Austin ISD

Requirements:

Who is eligible for Teacher of Promise?

• A first year teaching professional who demonstrates an overall understanding of the components of good teaching
• A first year teaching professional who reveals outstanding potential as an educator
• A first year teaching professional who exhibits a strong commitment to the profession
• A first year teaching professional who spends the majority of their day teaching children in a classroom

*The criteria used in making the determination can be pulled from the following tools:

Salute 2012:

Teachers of Promise will be honored at Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, on Wednesday, May 23. This annual event, co-hosted by the AISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include performances by students, a VIP Reception, an Honoree Reception and many more surprises. http://www.austinisd.org/salute