EdRising Student Achievement Awards.pdf

 

RISING AWARD ACTIVITIES

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Members must complete 12 activities (4 Service, 4 Education, 4 Progress) in Rising Award Level, to continue to the Engage Award Level. The form must be submitted by March 3rd. Recognition will be presented at the EdRising State Conference Awards Ceremony.

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SERVICE

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Complete four (4) activities from this section. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1: (Required) Service Learning/Communication

Volunteer at least five (5) hours of service to a charity or service organization of your choice. (Track your hours and service activities.)

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Activity 2: (Required) Service Learning/Communication

Participate in a committee at your local chapter. 

 

Activity 3: Service Learning and Communication

Help your Chapter Advisor(s) with activities to celebrate Educators Rising Week. (Write a news release). February

 

Activity 4: Service Learning/Communication

Participate in a Statewide Promotional or Fundraising Project with your Local Chapter. (Complete a news release about your organization’s promotional or fundraising project).

 

Activity 5: Service Learning/Communication

Learn about a service organization in your local area. Write and save a one-page report.

 

Activity 6: Service Learning/Communication

Help create your Chapter’s banner, poster, or t-shirt. 

 

Activity 7: Service Learning/Communications

Become a pen pal with a senior citizen, a child in a hospital, a child in another country, or a soldier in the military. (Save a copy of at least two letters/emails).

 

Activity 8: Service Learning/Communication

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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EDUCATION

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1: (Required) Career Awareness/Exploration

List at least five (5) goals (related to school, career, and personal) and include a description of how you plan to accomplish each one. (Save a copy of your goals).

 

Activity 2: (Required) Career Awareness/Exploration

List five (5) personal strengths and one personal weakness. Write and save a 100-word summary on what you can do to overcome the weakness.

 

Activity 3: Career Awareness/Exploration

You have just been hired at your school. Your first task is to create a floorplan of your classroom, explain, and label your plan.

 

Activity 4: Career Awareness/Exploration

Successfully complete one (1) Education Professions or Early Childhood Education Semester Course with a grade of ‘B’ or better.

 

Activity 5: Career Awareness/Exploration

Visit and tour an educational facility dressed in business attire.  (Write a brief summary about the tour and include a photo of you and your members in front of the business that you toured.  Save this document).

 

Activity 6: Career Awareness/Exploration

Complete a one-page report on a Local, State, or Educational Leader. (Save a copy of the report).

 

Activity 7: Career Awareness/Exploration

Read an article a publication on Education Professions or Early Childhood Education from a newspaper, magazine, or online format.  (Write and save a one-page letter in proper business format summarizing and reacting to this article. Address the letter to your Local Chapter Advisor).

 

Activity 8: Career Awareness and Exploration

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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PROGRESS

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1: (Required) Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Bring a friend who is a Non-Member to a Local Chapter EdRising Meeting and post a photo of you and your friend  #EdRising Meeting on your chapter Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook account and tag one of the state social media outlets.

 

Activity 2: (Required) Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Attend at least three (3) Local Chapter Meetings and prepare and save a one-page paper that includes the date of each meeting and a bulleted list of meeting highlights.

 

Activity 3: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Invite an Education Leader or Educators Rising Alumni Member to speak at a meeting. Write and save a letter inviting this person or Educators Rising Alumni Member to your meeting.

 

Activity 4: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Attend a Local Chapter Activity or Event. Prepare and save a 100-word summary describing this event or activity.

 

Activity 5: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Participate in the planning of a promotional event and write a 100-word summary describing this event or activity.  

 

 

Activity 6: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Prepare a Recruitment Flyer for students to join EdRising.  Include five (5) benefits and pictures.

 

Activity 7: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Text five (5) friends and invite them to the next EdRising meeting. (List the names on the interactive form.)  

 

Activity 8: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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ENGAGE AWARD ACTIVITIES

 

Members must complete 12 activities (4 Service, 4 Education, 4 Progress) in Engage Award Level, to continue to the Inspire Award Level. The form must be submitted by March 3rd. Recognition will be presented at the EdRising State Conference Awards Ceremony.

 

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SERVICE

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

Activity 1: (Required): Service Learning/Communication

Volunteer at least ten (10) hours of service to a charity or service organization of your choice.  This must be a different organization than the one that you volunteered for when completing the Rising Level. (Track your hours and service activities.)

 

Activity 2: (Required) Service Learning/Communication

Participate in a literacy project i.e., visit an elementary classroom and read a book, tutor an After-School Reading Program, or help plan a Chapter Book Drive.  (Post a photo of you participating in the project to one of your Chapter’s Social Media Tools i.e., Instagram, Facebook You Tube, Twitter.  Include a brief description of the project).  

 

Activity 3: Service Learning/Communication

Help plan and conduct one of the Educators Rising Ceremonies (Educators Rising Emblem Ceremony, Chapter Installation, Officer Installation, or New Member Induction Ceremony) at a local chapter meeting, an Open House, a Local Chapter Event, or for a New or Reactivated Educators Rising Chapter.  (Send a photo to post to your Chapter’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Account).

 

Activity 4: Service Learning/Communication

Create and present a skit or lesson that teaches about safety to preschool or elementary students.  (i.e., Halloween safety, emergency in case of a fire or 911 calls, home safety, internet safety, etc).

 

Activity 5: Service Learning/Communication

Participate in your Local Chapter by being a Chapter Officer.  Gain leadership experience and lend your voice to Chapter-Level Work. 

 

Activity 6: (Required): Service Learning/Communication

Participate on a committee to plan an Education Project for Elementary or Junior High Students. Make sure to include a photo.

 

Activity 7: Service Learning and /Communication

Help your Chapter organize and conduct an Environmental Service Project i.e. litter clean-up, donate energy efficient light bulbs to senior citizens, celebrate Earth Day, volunteer to help teachers “clear the clutter” and clean up their classrooms, sponsor a coloring contest (using an environmental picture) for elementary students after presenting a skit or presentation about the environment, etc.

 

Activity 8: Service Learning and Communication

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

 

EDUCATION

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1 (Required): Career Awareness and Exploration

Take the Learning Style Quiz to learn more about what kind of learner you are. Go to https://learningstylequiz.com.

 

Activity 2:  (Required) Career Awareness and Exploration

Develop and post a video about how Educators Rising has helped you prepare for your future career. (Save and upload video or link

 

Activity 3: Career Awareness and Exploration

Read an education-based article or story on a current event. (Write and save a one-page letter in proper business format summarizing and reacting to this article. Address the letter to your Local Chapter Advisor).

 

Activity 4: Career Awareness and Exploration

Write and save a one-page paper on an education career.

 

Activity 5: Career Awareness and Exploration

Using a spreadsheet, create a one-month budget for yourself or for your Local Chapter.  (Save a copy, and upload).

 

Activity 6: Career Awareness and Exploration

Interview someone in the teaching profession on the benefits and drawbacks of being a teacher (Upload at least 2 paragraph responses. Must include teacher name, subject taught, benefits, and drawbacks).

 

Activity 7: Career Awareness and Exploration

Develop a T-Shirt Design for the State Leadership Conference. Include a visual.

 

Activity 8: Career Awareness and Exploration

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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PROGRESS

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1:  (Required) Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Write down 2-3 goals you would like to accomplish in your Educators Rising CTSO this year.

 

Activity 2:  (Required) Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Write a letter to your School Superintendent or Principal about the benefits of Educators Rising. (Upload letter).

 

Activity 3: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Plan an Icebreaker Presentation for your Local Chapter Members and present it at a Local Chapter Meeting or in a class.  (Record and save a copy of the Icebreaker Presentation).

 

Activity 4: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Serve in a Leadership Role in your Local Chapter (Chapter Officer, Committee Chair).Describe your duties and responsibilities.

 

Activity 5: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Attend a Community or School Board Meeting, such as Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, School Board, Jaycee’s, Kiwanis, PTA, etc.  Summarize what you learned and how it is connected to your life.

 

Activity 6: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Plan and prepare a Lesson Plan for a State or National Competition.  Upload a copy of the Lesson Plan.

 

Activity 7: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Follow one of the State Social Media Tools (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). and follow two other EdRising schools’ Social Media Accounts.

 

Activity 8: Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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INSPIRE AWARD ACTIVITIES

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Members must complete 12 activities (4 Service, 4 Education, 4 Progress) in Inspire Award Level.  The form must be submitted by March 3rd. Recognition will be presented at the EdRising State Conference Awards Ceremony.

 

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​SERVICE

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1: (Required) Service Learning/Communication

Volunteer at least fifteen (15) hours of service to a charity or service organization of your choice. This must be a different organization than the one that you volunteered for when completing the Engage Level. (Track your hours and service activities.)

 

Activity 2: (Required)Service Learning/Communication

Prepare a 2–3-minute electronic presentation, movie, or podcast promoting Educators Rising. (Save a copy of the presentation, movie, or podcast).

 

Activity 3:  Service Learning/Communication

Participate in the State Student Ambassador Program to increase student voice and involvement of Chapters across Arizona. Upload your State Ambassador Biography.

 

Activity 4: Service Learning/Communication

Research volunteer organizations or service businesses in or near your community (Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, leadership groups, community colleges, AARP, senior centers, nursing homes, Kiwanis Clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, etc.) and prepare a proposal concerning partnering with them on a project. (Save a copy of the proposal).

 

Activity 5: Service Learning/Communication

Create an Autobiographical Scrapbook Presentation (video or slideshow) highlighting your life – this must include Educators Rising Activities, Community Service Activities, and Demonstrate Leadership Skills.

 

Activity 6: Service Learning/Communication 

Plan and participate in a project of your choice that is designed to help your Local Chapter recruit and retain members and that has been approved by your Local Chapter Advisor. (Prepare and save a one-page report to your Advisor describing your project and what you learned).

 

Activity 7: Service Learning/Communication

Interview a Teacher or Administrator on why Community Service is important.  Create five (5) questions (upload questions and responses).

 

Activity 8: Service Learning/Communication

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

 

EDUCATION​

 

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

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Activity 1: (Required) Career Awareness and Exploration

Create a travel brochure and a movie or podcast (no more than one minute in length) about the NLC. Include the following information: facts about the city, how to get around, two panel spread (at least four places of interest—landmarks, attractions, etc.), historical information or a map, at least four photographs/images of the city, a brief Educators Rising promo, and any other information for the traveler.  (Save copies).

 

Activity 2:  (Required) Career Awareness and Exploration

Complete a Half-Day Job Shadow Experience. (Complete a Job Shadow Report and include at least one photo of you on the job site in the report).  Must include name of company, Supervisor name, brief description of job duties, and what you learned from this experience with a photo.

 

Activity 3: Career Awareness and Exploration

Design a newsletter for Chapter Members. Include Tips & Tricks to Competitive Events, Local Safe Activities, and Spotlight of Your Chapter i.e., Member of the Month.  You must include in your newsletter at least one graphic, one photo, and two education related articles of your choice.

 

Activity 4: Career Awareness and Exploration

Identify the different ways that businesses compete with one another. Present your findings in a Chapter Meeting. Include how Educators Rising can use some of these ideas to promote the organization. (Prepare and save a one-page memo to your Local Chapter Advisor about your findings and post a photo of you presenting your findings and a brief description of what you learned on one of your Chapter’s Social Media Outlets i.e. Instagram, You Tube, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

 

Activity 5: Career Awareness and Exploration

Go to one of the popular blog sites such as edublog.com or blogger.com and start your own blog using Educators Rising and leadership as topics. (Save a link to your blog).

 

Activity 6: Career Awareness and Exploration

Develop an Educators Rising game show, an Educators Rising music video, or a reality show about Educators Rising. Prepare a storyboard using electronic media such as video, YouTube, podcast, etc.  (Save a copy of your game show, music video, or reality show).

 

Activity 7: Career Awareness and Exploration

Write a one page paper explaining the difference between public, private, and charter schools.

 

Activity 8: Career Awareness and Exploration

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

 

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PROGRESS

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Complete four (4) activities from the list below. The first two (2) are required.

 

Activity 1: (Required) Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Create a State Theme for the upcoming school year.  Include the Educator Rising Arizona logo and design.

 

Activity 2: (Required) Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Prepare a resume, cover letter, and complete a job application form for your dream job. Download a job application form, fill out and save as a pdf. (Upload resume, cover letter and job application. Save your resume and cover letter).

 

Activity 3:  Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Serve as a Voting Delegate at a State or National Conference.  (Take a selfie at the conference and post it on one of your Chapter’s Social Media Outlets with #EdRisingVotingDelegate).

 

Activity 4:  Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Prepare and present a workshop at a Local Meeting or State Conference.  Include evaluations for each participating.  The topic must relate to leadership. (Prepare and save an outline of your workshop and copies of any presentations and/or handouts).

 

Activity 5: Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Design an Advertisement and a PSA promoting Educators Rising National Competitive Events Program.  Create a 2–3-minute video explaining how to compete in an event.  (Save a copy of both).

 

Activity 6: Leadership/State and National Educators Rising Organization 

Create an Electronic Portfolio highlighting your activities you have done in your Education Profession or Early Childhood Education Programs. Portfolio must include a resume, career research/career related education, and special skills or proficiencies. (Website does not need to be published).

 

Activity 7:  Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Apply for the Gold level for the State Chapter Awards.

 

Activity 8:  Leadership/Educators Rising Organization and National Programs

Other - as designated by your Local Advisor.

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