Iowa Reading Teacher of the Year Criteria & Nomination

The Iowa Reading Teacher of the Year Award may be given to professionals who have demonstrated their interest, concern, and leadership in promoting reading within their domain. Each council president receives one nomination form to present to the council. As a group, the council will select a nominee. No other persons will receive nomination forms.

1. Nominees must be members of the local and state associations. Being a member at the International level is encouraged, but not required. Please list in what associations the nominee has been a member ( local, state and national) including what offices have been held, on what committees the nominee has served, what honors the nominee has received, and how long he/she has been a member, if known.
2. Type a 1-2 page description of the nominee’s qualifications for the Iowa Reading Teacher of the Year Award. Considerations may include:
   • Professional growth in the teaching profession
   • List how the nominee is showing growth in each of the following areas:
     • Educational background
     • Improvement of teaching skills
     • Evidence of sharing expertise with colleagues
   •  Additional service to the teaching profession beyond the classroom List what other PROFESSIONAL activities in which the nominee has been involved other than the classroom.
   • Teaching of children Nominees must be involved in the direct teaching of reading. They can be a classroom teacher, Title I teacher, special education teacher, gifted and talented teacher, or teaching librarian.
3. The council shall submit a letter from the nominee’s principal or supervisor. The council may include any other supportive material, such as news clippings or letters of support from colleagues, parents, college professors, or other people who can document the nominee’s commitment to the teaching of reading.

Nomination Deadline

March 17, 2027