Sebesta Award Evaluation Form

Washington Organization for Reading Development

Sebesta Award
Supplemental Evaluation Form

Submit Application Form, Evaluation Form(s), and letters of support to the WORD Past President.

For Classroom Teachers:

Nominee:

Letters of support must comment on each of the following criteria as it applies to the applicant/nominee. For each letter you read, please use the key below to determine the rating for each of the five areas. Then average the ratings for each criterion and indicate the average in the box.

Scoring Key: 0 Not mentioned 1 Weak 2 Average 3 Strong	Average Score
1. Knowledge of reading/language arts
2. Teaching effectiveness; including effective use of children’s literature
3. Willingness to share ideas and methods
4. Impact on colleagues
5. Demonstrated enthusiasm for reading/language arts
Total

For Teacher Educators

Nominee:

Directions: Letters of support must comment on each of the following criteria as it applies to the applicant/nominee. For each letter you read, please use the key below to determine the rating for each of the five areas. Then average the ratings for each criterion and indicate the average in the box.

Scoring Key: 0 Not mentioned 1 Weak 2 Average 3 Strong	Average Score
1. A knowledgeable professional who knows the field and who maintains currency in research and practice.
2. A developer and implementer who develops and implements outstanding courses in reading for preservice and/or inservice teachers.
3. A leader in the field of reading who assumes responsible leadership positions.
4. A role model who inspires preservice/inservice teachers to develop pupils to their fullest potential in reading and challenges students to extend their educational horizons.
Total

Average Score

Total

Average Score