NCTE Outstanding Middle Level Educator in the English Language Arts Award

The NCTE Outstanding Middle Level Educator in the English Language Arts Award recognizes exceptional English language arts teachers of grades 6–8 who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and inspired a spirit of inquiry and a love of learning in their students. This annual award honors full-time educators who have taught for at least five years in public or private schools in the United States, its territories, or Canada. Nominees are evaluated on their exceptional abilities in fostering a spirit of inquiry and love of learning, utilizing scholarship from literature and writing, implementing the twelve interrelated NCTE content standards, and participating in professional activities such as workshops, curriculum development, and association activities. The award recipient receives a plaque and is invited to speak at the Middle Level Section Luncheon during the NCTE Annual Convention. Nominations are accepted from supervisors, teaching peers, students, parents, or any individual who has worked closely with the nominee. Self-nominations are also accepted. The nomination process involves an initial submission followed by a finalist portfolio stage for selected nominees.