posted: 03.04.08

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Recommend Educators for the Oregon Educator Talent Pool

The Oregon Department of Education recognizes educators that have made significant contributions to Oregon education. Superintendent Castillo has formed an Oregon Educator Talent Pool (http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=221) to act as a resource for educator recognition opportunities. Although not an award itself, the Educator Talent Pool is a collection of information about some of the top educators in Oregon and is used as a reference for awards, publicity, committee development, and other recognition opportunities.

Talent Pool educators include teachers, specialists, support professionals, and administrators that are outstanding, innovative, and dedicated to education. You can nominate any outstanding educator for the Oregon Educator Talent Pool by filling out the Talent Pool Recommendation form:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/groups/teachers/awards/edtalentpool/nomination-form-(4).rtf

At this time, ODE is seeking educators for the Talent Pool in the following areas:

• Elementary Teachers
• Any teacher with 5-18 years teaching experience & potential to remain in the profession for at least 15 more years
• Diversity representing our state
• Unsung Heroes

Your Oregon Educator Talent Pool recommendation can also serve as a nomination for the 2008-09 Oregon Teacher of the Year Award (http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/TOY).