The ARKTESOL (Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Coordinator/Administrator of the Year Award was established to recognize the hard work and dedication required to be an outstanding ESOL coordinator or administrator.

The winner will receive $1,000.00 check from ARKTESOL, free registration to the state ARKTESOL Conference, an invitation to be recognized at the state ARKTESOL Conference, and a published article with a profile in our ARKTESOL Newsletter.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to:
Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.
Have a positive impact on students and colleagues.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment by providing quality language supervision.
Play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school demonstrated through collaborative partnerships and relationships.
Demonstrate involvement in the field.
Demonstrate evidence of positive teacher effect on student learning through formal and/or informal documentation.

The deadline to nominate a coordinator/administrator is Sept. 1st.