PREMIER'S AWARDS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
LEARNING IN ONTARIO
Who is eligible?
All school and board support staff. For example:
- a teaching assistant
- a secretary
- a library technician
- a custodian
- or anyone else in a support staff role
What are the selection criteria?
The support staff member:
- demonstrates a strong belief in students' potential
- shows an outstanding commitment to supporting students
- collaborates with others to ensure students get the best possible support
- shows initiative and is resourceful
- has a positive, helpful and caring attitude
- contributes to a supportive learning environment
- supports students and helps them become part of the school community
What are some examples of excellent support?
There are many ways to provide outstanding support, and as many reasons to nominate someone for a Premier's Award. For example, a bus driver who supports students who face difficult challenges might be a worthy candidate.
Or you might nominate a social worker who builds strong relationships with parents and the community to help students learn.
"If they are too small to reach equipment, she builds step stools. If they can't hold a marker, she finds some way to put one in their hand. [She] chooses to see what every child in the school can do and refuses to think that anything is impossible."
See more reasons to nominate someone for a Premier's Award.
How many awards are there?
Three people will receive the Excellent Support Staff award.
