Apply to Be a Curriculum Associates’ 2021 Extraordinary Educator

In fall 2019, Curriculum Associates launched our Extraordinary Educators program, which recognizes and celebrates . . . well . . . educators who are extraordinary.

The members of our inaugural Extraordinary Educators class come from all over the United States and work in a wide variety of schools. Over the past year, they’ve participated in our Extraordinary Educator podcast, provided insight and thought leadership, and generally exemplified the qualities that distinguish great educators.

Want to Join Them?

We are looking for candidates for our next class of Extraordinary Educators. Like our 2020 Extraordinary Educators, our 2021 members will receive recognition (both locally and nationally), access to a network of peers from around the country, professional development opportunities, and the chance to attend the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit (in person, if safe to do so, or virtually).

What Are the Criteria?

We are looking for educators who . . .

• Have taught for at least two full years
• Have experience using i-Ready and/or Ready in their classroom
• Illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessments (e.g., i-Ready, state assessments, etc.)
• Demonstrate classroom innovation and engagement practices for students
• Are evangelists for high expectations and student achievement
• Actively use social media (at least one platform)
• Are willing to participate in various activities throughout the year

How Do I Apply?

We’re glad you asked! Please visit our Extraordinary Educator Submission page to fill out an application.

Submissions are due by October 30, 2020. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out via ExtraordinaryEducators@cainc.com.

Please visit our Extraordinary Educator pages to learn more about the program and to read about the members of our inaugural class.

And if you need some additional inspiration before applying, we also encourage you to explore all the ways that Extraordinary Educators have shared their knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm over the past year.

The Extraordinary Educator Podcast

Danielle Sullivan, National Director at Curriculum Associates, and Sari Laberis, Social Communications Manager at Curriculum Associates, bring you best practices, ideas, and stories from Extraordinary Educators to help you thrive in your classroom. Listen via buzzsprout or your favorite podcast player.

Tips

At-Home Learning Advice for Families from an Extraordinary Educator
Anna Redding, an Extraordinary Educator and Grade 4 math teacher, offers advice for teaching at home from the perspective of a teacher and a parent. Anna said families and children do better with schedules and structure and encouraged families to get creative, do fun math activities, and use free learning resources.

Webinars

Remote Lessons Learned: Chronicles of a Second Grade Teacher
Nélida Pagan, a Grade 2 teacher from The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School and member of the Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educator Class of 2020, shares her experiences with distance learning.

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About Sari Laberis

Sari Laberis is the senior social communications manager at Curriculum Associates. Before her current role, she worked as an educator success manager and was a classroom teacher and district leader for seven years.