AATF-Philadelphia Chapter Professional Development Stipend Purpose: • Encourage teachers of French to become active members of the American Association of Teachers of French • Promote professional growth through workshops, conventions and conferences • Promote the usage of current methods in teaching French Eligibility – the nominee must: • be a teacher or professor of French in a school under the Philadelphia chapter jurisdiction • have at least one year teaching experience but no more than six years • be in good standing in the school and community • be a current member of the AATF Process: • The stipend is given annually. The recipient receives a one-year complimentary national and local membership in the AATF and up to four hundred US dollars ($400.00) to be used for professional development. The winner is honored during the Grand Concours ceremony and a letter is sent to his/her school to announce the nomination. • If there is no qualified nominee in any given year, the Chapter reserves the right to withhold the award. Nomination – the package should include: • A letter of recommendation from an AATF member or a colleague who has knowledge of the nominee’s experience, skills and qualifications including: i. A passion for the French language and culture> ii. Promotion of French programs and activities iii. Potential for a leadership role in French organizations< • A current resume of the nominee • The nominee’s personal statement outlining his/her qualifications for the award and his/her future plans The nomination packet should be sent to: Kadima I. Bukasa 203 Reese Street Sharon Hill, PA 19079-1340 It should be postmarked on or before March 15th. For further information: kadima.bukasa@waldenu.edu