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Above and Beyond Awards
2006 Application for Individual or Team Grants

Outstanding contributions in public education too often go unnoticed. That is why the Education Foundation created the Above and Beyond Awards in 1996. This unique program acknowledges and rewards the unsung heroes who are encouraging innovative teaching and learning in Massachusetts schools. Individual teachers are chosen to receive a $1,000 grant and each team of teachers is chosen to receive a $2,500 grant for classroom use. Up to 20 Awards are presented in the Spring of each year.

If you prefer a paper application, use this link to create a printable form, then fill in, and mail to:

Mass Technology Leadership Council Education Foundation, One Exeter Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, or call (617) 437-0600

NOTE: The deadline for submitting an Above and Beyond Award application is Friday, February 24, 2006.

First Nominee Information
For Team submission, include information for each teacher.

Teacher’s or Team Leader’s Last Name
First Name
MI
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Grade(s)	6 7 8
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Math Science/Engineering Other:
Name of School
School District
Street Address
City/Town
Zip Code
Teacher's or Team Leader’s Daytime Telephone
Teacher's E-Mail
Principal's Name
Principal's E-Mail
Superintendent's Name
*Second Nominee Information*
Teacher’s or Team Leader’s Last Name
First Name
MI
Check all grades taught by this teacher:
Grade(s)	6 7 8
Check all subjects taught by this teacher:
Math Science/Engineering Other:
Name of School
School District
Street Address
City/Town
Zip Code
Teacher's or Team Leader’s Daytime Telephone
Teacher's E-Mail
Principal's Name
Principal's E-Mail
Superintendent's Name
*Third Nominee Information*
Teacher’s or Team Leader’s Last Name
First Name
MI
Check all grades taught by this teacher:
Grade(s)	6 7 8
Check all subjects taught by this teacher:
Math Science/Engineering Other:
Name of School
School District
Street Address
City/Town
Zip Code
Teacher's or Team Leader’s Daytime Telephone
Teacher's E-Mail
Principal's Name
Principal's E-Mail
Superintendent's Name
*Nominator Information* (If different from nominee)
Name
Relationship to teacher(s) (i.e. student, parent, educator, etc.)

How long have you known this teacher or team of teachers?

Street Address
City/Town
Zip Code
Telephone
E-Mail
*Reasons for Nomination* In 50 words or fewer, please give your reasons why this middle school math or science/engineering teacher, or team of teachers, should win an Above and Beyond Award. (Please remember to complete the first section of Nominee Information.)
*To Be Completed by the Teacher* *or Team Leader* (If submitting separately from nominator, please complete nominee information as well.)
In 500 words or less, please describe a past or current innovative unit plan, classroom project, research project or other related set of activities. Describe how it: a. Stimulates/motivates all students; b. Is based on Massachusetts frameworks; c. c. Addresses perceived and identified needs that results in the improvement of student performance in science/engineering or mathematics; and d. Offers equal access and interest to both girls and boys. e. Helps students understand the importance of studying science/engineering or mathematics and of using technology. In addition, please describe if any of the following apply to your project: a. How the project's impact could be measured in a systemic way; b. How technology has been used in conducting the project; c. How the project includes real world applications and 21st century skills; and d. Whether the project has leveraged support from other sources beyond your classroom or school.
In 50 words or less, please describe how the grant will be used if you win an Above and Beyond Award. NOTE: Successful award winners will be expected to submit a brief write-up of their winning project for the Above and Beyond Awards/Lesley University web site.

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