The joint CPF QCNU (Canadian Parents for French, Québec & Nunavut) & AQEFLS (Association québécoise pour l’enseignement du français langue seconde) Excellence in FSL Teaching Award acknowledges excellence in French Second Language teaching and rewards teachers’ initiative and innovation. CPF and AQEFLS seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best and who contribute significantly to their school and community.

ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must be currently teaching French Second Language courses (in the anglophone, indigenous, or francophone sectors) in Québec during the 2023-2024 school year (Preschool, Elementary, High School, CEGEP, University, Adult Education). Administrators, Pedagogical Consultants, Indigenous Coordinators, other teachers, students or parents, can nominate a single teacher or a team of two teachers to win the award. You could even nominate yourself!

TIMELINE

  • Deadline for nominations is December 15, 2023
  • Winners will be announced on January 15, 2024
  • Prize is awarded at the annual AQEFLS Conference on April 25, 2024

PRIZE

  • $500 Cash prize ($250 per teacher if there are two winners) 
  • CPF Associate Partner Organization membership for your school ($60 value) 
  • registration to the AQEFLS Conference ($400 value)
  • travel, accommodation and per diem for the AQEFLS Conference if the winner lives more than 75 km away from Montreal

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in any or all of the following areas: 

  • initiation of new and innovative French Second Language teaching methods;
  • creation of a stimulating learning environment;
  • motivation of students to achieve their best;
  • contribution to school and community (e.g., implementing a CPF program in their classroom);
  • facilitating the use of French outside of the classroom.

NOMINATION

To nominate a teacher or a pair of teachers for this award, please fill out the form by clicking on the green button.

Please Note: A teacher, or pair of teachers, can qualify with a single nomination, but the committee views teachers who receive multiple nominations as stronger candidates. Please share this nomination process with your colleagues!