Teacher of the Year Teachers of Promise  
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Office of Educator Quality - Teacher Recognition
2012 Teachers of Promise

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:

  • PDAS instrument
  • AISD REACH Teacher Evaluation System;
  • Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) Framework

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

Office of Educator Quality
Bldg. C-300
1111 W. Sixth Street

Laura Baker
laura.baker@austinisd.org
Phone: 512.414.9561
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