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The NTA Professional Development Award
The purpose of this award is to support professionals committed to enhancing their programs. Up to five (5) will be awarded per year. This award carries a $500 stipend:
Criteria for Evaluation - Awards may be used for the following (this list is not exhaustive):
Directions for Application - Each award application or nomination should include:
The Awards Committee will make recommendations to the NTA Executive Board, which will make the final decision. All award recipients must submit a written and oral report to the NTA Board and Awards Committee upon completion of the project.
- One award for tutors who work the k-12 system.
- One award for tutors who work in two year community colleges or schools.
- One award for tutors who work in four year colleges or universities.
- One award for tutors who work in a private learning center.
- One award for tutors who work in community or faith based programs.
Criteria for Evaluation - Awards may be used for the following (this list is not exhaustive):
- To provide funding for tutor training or mentoring.
- To develop tutor software for tracking contacts or tutoring.
- To develop a mentoring program.
- To propose research in some aspects of tutoring.
Directions for Application - Each award application or nomination should include:
- Introductory brief
- Needs Statement
- Objective(s)
- Project Design
- Management
- Evaluation
- Budget
- Summary
The Awards Committee will make recommendations to the NTA Executive Board, which will make the final decision. All award recipients must submit a written and oral report to the NTA Board and Awards Committee upon completion of the project.