Student Awards for Excellence
The Connecticut Council Of Language
Teachers is pleased to recognize and reward the excellence and achievement of deserving
students at all levels of instruction across the state by offering the
CT COLT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE.
Students, nominated by their teachers, will:
- receive
a special certificate
- have their names published
on the CT COLT web site
- have a special letter of recognition sent to their
principal or
superintendent
In addition, students in
Level IV and higher of language study (e.g. HS Spanish IV) will receive a medal
engraved with "For Excellence in Foreign Languages."
Click here for
more information and an application form.
Click here to view the names of the recipients of the
2007
Student Awards for Excellence. (MS
Word Document)
CT
COLT Scholarship
Irene B. Stanislawczyk Scholarship
In 1998, an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was
established in memory of Irene B. Stanislawczyk, a beloved
colleague and friend in the world language profession. An
associate professor of Spanish and methodology at CCSU, she
co-authored several texts related to world language instruction
and Spanish culture.
Purpose of the award: To help defray college expenses for an
undergraduate student majoring in a world language and teacher
education.
Eligible applicants: A student who has completed a minimum of 15
semester hours of work in the major field (introductory courses
do not apply) and acceptance into the teacher education program
of an accredited institution in the state of Connecticut. A
cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better in the major
field is required. Only those who have not
previously received this award will be considered.
The deadline for applications is March 1.
Click here to obtain more
information and an application form.
CT
COLT
Awards
Helen Amaral Award
In 1990, an annual $1,000 award was established in memory of
Helen Amaral, President of the Connecticut Council of Language
Teachers from 1986-1988, and former Foreign Language Department
Head in Newtown, Connecticut. She served the world language
profession, students, and adults in an exemplary way throughout
her professional career.
Purpose of the award: To help defray the cost of travel or study
abroad in existing programs or one designed by the applicant in
order to enhance language skills, absorb contemporary culture,
and/or gain historical perspective.
Eligible applicants: A world language teacher with five years of
continuous CT COLT membership, currently employed, teaching
three or more classes in world languages and/or serving as an
administrator. Priority will be given to proposals designed to
improve language and/or cultural proficiency. Consideration will
be given to applicants who have not previously received awards
or grants.
Only those who have not previously received
this award will be considered.
The deadline for application is August 15th.
Click here to obtain more information and
an application form.
Robert G. Mead, Jr. Award
In 1996, an annual award of up to $300 was established in memory
of Robert G. Mead, Jr., a beloved colleague and friend in the
world language profession, University of CT professor emeritus
of Spanish American Literature, recipient of the CT COLT
Distinguished Service Award, a founder of both the Connecticut
Council of Language Teachers and the American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and mentor to countless
language students and teachers throughout his long and
illustrious career. Dr. Mead quietly assisted many language
teachers to attend conferences to further their knowledge and
understanding of the art of teaching. The Robert G. Mead, Jr.
Award keeps alive the spirit of his tradition and CT COLT is
pleased to honor such an outstanding person in this way.
Purpose of award: To help defray the cost of attending a
national-level conference focusing on teaching language and
culture.
Eligible applicants: A tenured world language teacher with five
years continuous CT COLT membership currently employed full-time
in world language teaching and/or administration in Connecticut
who has never attended a national-level conference, e.g. ACTFL,
NECTFL, AAT conferences, etc.
Only those who have not previously received
this award will be considered.
The deadline for application is October 1st.
Click here for more information and an
application form.
Jane G. Graveen Award
In 1999, an annual award of up to $300 was established in memory
of Jane G. Graveen, former head teacher of Glastonbury’s Foreign
Language in the Elementary School (FLES) program. During her
tenure in Glastonbury, she made immeasurable contributions to
students, to staff and to the community, helping preserve the
program as a nationally recognized model.
Purpose of the award: To support the accomplishments of a FLES
teacher by providing funding for the purchase of classroom
materials
Eligible applicants: All elementary FLES teachers who are
current CT COLT members with at least two years of continuous
membership and who are teaching FLES at least 50 per cent of the
time in a public or private elementary school in Connecticut.
Only those who have not previously received
this award will be considered.
The deadline for application is March 1st.
Click here for more information and an
application form.
Pegasus Pride Award
CT COLT
would like to recognize and
highlight some of the many dedicated world language teachers represented by our
membership -- teachers who, day in and day out, work hard in their classrooms to
underscore the importance and to promote the development of foreign language skills among
their students. Click here
for more information and an application form.
Service/Retirement Award
Click here for
information and an application form.
National
Awards
NECTFL/MEAD Fellowship and the
ACTFL NationalTeacher of the Year 2008
NNELL Award for Outstanding Support of Early Second Language
Learning
Please click on the above link for information about this NNELL
national award (MS Word Version).
Please click
here for the "PDF" version.
Information of Spanish
Embassy Scholarships and contacts for the Spanish Embassy
