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MATSOL Awards & Grants
MATSOL Awards are presented annually at the MATSOL conference.
At the 40th Anniversary Conference, MATSOL Low Incidence Programs Special Interest Group and the Massachusetts English Learner Leadership Council (MELLC) presented Ann Feldman, ELL Director at Milford Public Schools, with a special Leadership Award in the field of English Learner Education, "in deep appreciation of her outstanding generosity, support, and dedication."
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MATSOL Teacher of the Year Award
2012 Recipient
Mary-Margaret Almonte, Beebe School, Malden
The MATSOL Teacher of the Year Award was established to recognize excellence in the education of English language learners. A teacher selected for the award has demonstrated:
- Successful teaching of English language learners as shown through evidence of best instructional practices and incorporation of students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds within the classroom.
- Long-term commitment to the education of ELLs. Leadership roles at the school, district, and/or state level on behalf of English language learners.
- Mentoring and supporting of new teachers to the field through both informal and formal induction programs.
- Strong relationships with the community and (for K-12) parents of ELLs. |
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The Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity
2012 Recipient
Christine Tibor, Framingham Adult ESL Plus, Framingham for an administrator, at either the program or institutional level, who has exhibited courageous, inclusive leadership and implemented sound and supportive decisions vis-a-vis the institution’s ESOL programs.
The Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity is given annually to a professional who has made outstanding efforts that reflect enthusiasm and creative, energetic, independent thinking. This professional displays the ability to take risks, solve problems, support colleagues, and model ethical behavior.
Anne Rindlaub Dow died in October 2003 at 65, after a two-year battle with multiple myeloma. Anne was best known as the director of ESL programs at Harvard for over 20 years. She made a difference in the lives of many who knew her in the Boston area and throughout the world. Her death is a great loss for our community.
Members of the MATSOL community are encouraged to nominate colleagues for The Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity. Specific criteria vary from year to year, to reflect the many facets of Anne's career and interests. |
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Linda Schulman Innovation Award Grants
2012 Recipients
Meryl Beck, Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experience. Project: SCALE Theater Arts Program.
Francine Johnson, Greater Lawrence Technical School. Project: Increasing ELL Parent Involvement through the Discussion of Reading.
Jennifer Bellavance, Revere High School. Project: A Day in the Life of an ELL Student.
Debra Roberts, Fitchburg High School
. Project: Using Technology to Communicate and Learn in Multiple Languages.
Viviana Pagan & Sandra Lozkoz, Chandler Magnet School, Worcester
. Project: Immigration Comes Alive on a Voyage Through History/La Immigración Toma Vida Através de la Historia
The Linda Schulman Innovation Awards program supports projects that promote English language learning and embody the spirit of creativity, sensitivity and community. Grants of $500 to $1,000 will fund one or more pedagogical projects to benefit English Language Learners by improving their language skills or increasing their understanding of American culture. At least one project, and possibly two or three, depending on proposals, will be funded for the 2011-2012 school year.
All MATSOL members who are currently teaching ESL in a K-12 school, a college, or an adult education program in the state of Massachusetts are encouraged to apply for these small grants. Grant recipients will be expected to produce a written report when the project is completed, share any materials produced with grant funds with MATSOL members, and serve as mentors to future applicants. |
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