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

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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

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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 chauth@marymount.edu