SPANISH EMBASSEY AWARD FOR TEACHERS OF SPANISH IN LOUISIANA


PURPOSE:  To recognize and strengthen Louisiana Spanish language teachers’ professional careers and give them the opportunity to visit and study in Spain.

NATURE OF THE AWARD:  The Spanish Embassy will provide free registration and tuition to attend one of the summer courses sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Education, free accommodation and lodging for three weeks, cultural activities, and medical insurance.  Course descriptions and locations can be found at: http://www.sgci.mec.ed/usa/becas/index.html


ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants may be Spanish language teachers at any level at a Louisiana public or private institution.  They must have U. S. nationality or be permanent residents of the U. S. A. and members of LFLTA.

REVIEW PROCESS:  Applicants should submit the application below along with other supporting documents.  So that the judges will not know who the applicants are, information about the teacher and the school is only permitted on the application form.  The winning applicant will demonstrate superior teaching skills, experience in the development of instructional materials or strategies, provision of extracurricular activities for his/her students, collaboration with other teachers, promotion of the use of the language outside the classroom, and advocacy for Spanish language instruction in Louisiana schools.

Required supporting documents are as follows:

1.  One page statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy.
2.  One page explanation of the reasons for wanting to attend the selected course(s).
3.  Three reference letters:  one from the principal of the school and two from colleagues.
4.  One or two page c. v. with evidence of teaching experience, education, participation in professional associations, in-service courses, and any other significant experience.
5.  Other supporting documents as mentioned in the c. v.

Nominations for this award are accepted from principals, supervisors, and other teachers.  Self nominations are also encouraged.

FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION: Those receiving grants will be asked to present their experience at the LFLTA Conference in the spring of the following year.

DEADLINE:  One month previous to the date of the spring conference which will be February 26 and 27.  Submitted to Antonio Matarredona at antonio.matarredona@mec.es.