Nomination Form

The OCTELA Outstanding Language Arts Educator Awards were established to recognize excellence in language arts teaching at the elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels.

An OCTELA Outstanding Language Arts Educator demonstrates excellence inside and outside of the classroom through leadership in and advocacy for the language arts and focused efforts to improve student learning. An Outstanding Language Arts Educator strives for distinguished teaching and continued professional growth as specified by The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession:

  1. Teachers understand student learning and development, and respect the diversity of the students they teach.
  2. Teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.
  3. Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
  4. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
  5. Teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
  6. Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the community to support student learning.
  7. Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.

Award winners will be recognized at the 2027 OCTELA Conference.

Nominations are due SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.

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Nominee's Name *
Nominee's Email Address *
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Select the award classification for which you are nominating the candidate:
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Please submit a statement of 250 words or less explaining why this individual is qualified to receive the award.
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Nominator's Institutional Affiliation
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