Because All Children Deserve Excellent Teachers....

Golden Apple, a leader in advancing the teaching profession in Illinois since 1985, works with teachers across the spectrum of their careers. Golden Apple recruits, prepares, and mentors outstanding prospective teachers; provides high quality professional development; and recognizes and supports the work of excellent teachers.

News

August 21, 2008 - See Dom Belmonte and Golden Apple Fellow Nancy Kontney in a series of TV and billboard advertisements for National-Louis University, discussing the importance of excellent teaching.
August 19, 2008 - Dom Belmonte, President and CEO of Golden Apple appeared on Chicago Tonight to discuss back-to-school tips.
August 12, 2008 - Golden Apple Award winners offer "Top 10 Ways to Make Back-to-School a Breeze"
June 29, 2008 - Golden Apple Scholars partnership with IMSA featured in Chicago Tribune and other local papers.
June 7, 2008 - Golden Apple Central Illinois announces its first 10 Golden Apple Award winners

Events

September 6 - Golden Apple Awards Ceremony & Gala, Hyatt Regency Chicago
November 2 - 12th Annual Golden Apple 5K Run, 9 a.m.at the corner of Madison and Marengo in Forest Park

TEN

Golden Apple's Teaching Excellence Network (TEN) is a place to create, experiment, debate, connect, and explore the world of teaching with other excellent educators.