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.
NewsJune 16, 2009 - Golden Apple becomes affiliate of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills [PDF] May 22, 2009 - Galesburg HS sprouts Golden Apples, The Register-Mail May 14, 2009 - Golden Apple is proud to partner with the Chicago Jazz Institute on a new Summer Jazz Camp. May 12-14, 2009 - Full coverage of the 2009 Golden Apple Award surprise visits on our special 2009 Awards page. May 13, 2009 -- 10teachers namedwinners of the 2009 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching (PDF) May 4, 2009 - Golden Apple Award Finalist featured in Berwyn Life. [PDF] April 22, 2009 - Golden Apple Award Finalist featured in Kane County Chronicle. [PDF] April 20-22, 2009 - Golden Apple Award Finalists featured in a three-part series in the Daily Herald. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. [PDF] April 21, 2009 -Matoon/Charleston-area Scholars featured in the Journal Gazette - Times Courier. [PDF] Read more in Media. |
Free ResourcesEvery month, Golden Apple Fellows will be sharing their best resources for teachers and classrooms, all available for free download! July 2009 A Guide to Developing School-to-Community Partnerships provided by Jim Arey, 2001 Fellow June 2009 Bringing Technology into your Classroom provided by Carol Broos, 2008 Fellow May 2009 Guide to Getting Published for Teachers and Kids provided by Cheryl Chapman, 1997 Fellow April 2009 Reading Bill of Rights & Commitment to Teaching Excellence provided by Penny Lundquist, 1986 Fellow Find out more on our Free Resources page |
Golden Apple Achievers Michele Washington joined the first class of Golden Apple Scholars in
1989. No one at Golden Apple knew at the time, but Washington had been
living on and off the streets since she was 15...Read more on our Golden Apple Achievers page. |