Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award Grant

The Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award, presented by the International Literacy Association, honors exceptional college and university educators dedicated to teaching reading methods. Nominees must be actively engaged in teacher preparation at the undergraduate or graduate level and demonstrate innovation in their teaching practices. This prestigious award includes a $1,000 grant and recognizes the vital contributions of educators who inspire and mentor future literacy leaders. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis.

NOTE:
Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Please note that candidates who have been nominated by a colleague are no longer required to complete a separate application.Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered for the Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award, nomination forms must be completed and received no later than the deadline.
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The International Literacy Association (ILA) Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award is a US$1,000 award honoring an outstanding college or university teacher of reading methods or reading-related courses.

Eligibility

Nominees must be currently affiliated with a college or university and engaged in teacher preparation in reading at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.Nominees must be knowledgeable professionals who know the field of reading and keep current in research and practice.Nominees must be innovative teachers who initiate and teach outstanding courses and programs in reading education.Nominees must be leaders in the field of reading who serve the profession and assume leadership positions in appropriate college, school, community, and/or professional organizations.Nominees must be role models/mentors who inspire and instruct students/teachers to their full potential and support their development.Nominees must be disseminators who research, publish, and promote effective practices beyond their own campusTo be eligible, candidates must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through the specified date.Once submitted, nominations remain active for a total of three (3) years.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. To be eligible, a candidate must be an ILA member in good standing and maintain active membership
through June 30, 2026.

Ineligibility

Note that recipients of the ILA Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award are not eligible for future consideration.