Excellence in Assessment Award

We are accepting applications for the brand-new Excellence in Assessment Award. 

Overview
The Teachers Up Excellence in Assessment Award recognizes outstanding classroom English teachers in El Salvador who use assessment as a powerful tool to support, guide, and improve student learning.
Launched in  2026 as part of the partnership between Teachers Up and ITTCI, this award highlights educators who demonstrate that assessment is not just about grades—but about growth, feedback, and meaningful learning experiences.
 
Objectives
  • Promote effective and student-centered assessment practices
  • Recognize teachers who use assessment to enhance learning outcomes
  • Encourage practical and innovative approaches to evaluating English skills
  • Support a culture of reflection, fairness, and continuous improvement
 
Eligibility
Applicants must:
  • Be a current English teacher in El Salvador (public, private, NGO, or academy)
  • Be a Teachers Up member
  • Be actively teaching at the time of application
  • Have at least 1 year of teaching experience
 
Application Process
To apply, teachers submit four components via this Google form by May 31, 2026. 
1. CV
Highlighting their teaching experience, qualifications, and any relevant technology-focused professional development
2. Short Reflection (Max. 300 words)
Prompt: How do you use assessment to support student learning in your English classroom?
Teachers may include one specific example and focus on clarity, purpose, and impact.
3. One Sample Assessment
Submit one example of an assessment, such as a test or quiz, a rubric, a speaking or writing task, a project-based activity. Include a short explanation (2–3 sentences), specifying student level, objective of the assessment, and explanation of how it was used in class.
4.  Evidence of Practice
Applicants submit either 2–3 photos (e.g., student work, feedback, classroom activity) OR 1 short video (1–2 minutes) explaining how they use assessment 

Selection Process
  1. Eligibility Screening
  2. Review by Judges Panel
  3. Final Selection
 
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
1. Clarity & Purpose
  • Is the assessment aligned with learning goals?
  • Is it meaningful and relevant?
2. Impact on Learning
  • Does it help students improve?
  • Is feedback evident?
3. Practical Innovation
  • Is the approach effective and thoughtful?
  • Does it show creativity or strong classroom practice?
 
Recognition
The award recipient will receive:
  • Excellence in Assessment Award Plaque
  • Certificate of Recognition
  • Opportunity to present at a Teachers Up Conference
  • Feature on Teachers Up and ITTCI platforms
  • TOEIC test vouchers
 
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Disclaimer: This project was funded  by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.
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