The VCLD Special Educator of the Year award honors outstanding teaching in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide recognition for outstanding persons who are making a real contribution to the field of learning disabilities.
Awarded from the VCLD:
- Plaque
- Recognition during the spring symposium, May 21, 2022
- Complimentary VCLD Symposium Registration
- Complimentary VCLD and CLD membership ($150 value)
- Reimbursable expenses to CLD conference – up to $500
- Interview & Bio featured on the VCLD website
Awarded from the CLD:
- Certificate
- Complimentary CLD conference registration
Deadline to nominate: April 11, 2022
Requirements
- Nominee must be fully licensed and teach students with learning disabilities
- The Nominee must have been teaching for a minimum of 5 years
- The Nominee should have
- Shown leadership in improving current education programs and service delivery methods
- Developed innovative methods resulting in increased success for children, adolescents, or adults with learning disabilities
- Served as an advocate for students with learning disabilities and their families
- Award recipients are expected to
- Attend the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) conference, if possible (Sponsored by VCLD)
- Briefly speak at CLD conference
- Complete reimbursement forms
How to Nominate a Special Educator
- Complete and submit the nomination form no later than April 11, 2022 (Click the blue “Nominate a Special Educator Button”
- Attach the nominee’s resume to the nomination form
- Attach to the nomination form 3 letters of support for the Nominee from those who can provide factual evidence of teaching ability and contribution to the profession, such as
- Colleagues
- Supervisors/administrators
- Others from the education community
- Students and/or their families
For more information about the Special Educator of the Year Award
Contact Dr. Clara Hauth, Past-President and Awards & Honors Chairperson [email protected]