Georgia Council for Exceptional Children

Georgia CEC Special Education Teacher of the Year Award 2009

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the largest international professional organization for special educators, works to improve the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

The Special Education Teacher of the Year Award recognizes a CEC member (teacher or related service provider) who currently provides direct services to students with exceptionalities. The Special Education Teacher of the Year is an outstanding member of the profession whose work exemplifies the best in special education teaching. His or her work reflects significant educational success for students, continued professional development, and the highest standards of educational quality. 

Nominations may be made by a CEC unit or chapter, individual (principal, CEC member, fellow teacher/colleague, student, parent, self), educational organization (school, parent group, etc.), or community group.

Eligibility Requirements

The nominee:

  • Must be a CEC member in good standing currently and for at least the previous 3 years (dating from application deadline date)
  • Must currently provide direct services to students with exceptionalities
  • Must hold professional certification in the area in which her or she provides services
  • Must engage in work consistent with CEC’s mission statement as described in the first paragraph

Rules and Instructions for Nomination

  • All nominations must be submitted in hard copy. All entries become GA CEC property and will not be returned.
  • Nominees may be nominated by a CEC unit or chapter, individual (principal, CEC member, fellow teacher/colleague, student, parent, self), educational organization (school, parent group, etc.), or community group. Only one nomination will be accepted from each CEC unit.
  • The nomination form should be completed by the nominee and must be signed by the nominee.
  • The nomination packet is divided into four sections. To facilitate review, the nomination packet should be organized as follows:
    • Section I. Completed nomination form
    • Section II. Résumé or vitae of nominee (3-page maximum)
    • Section III. Up to three letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or other professionals documenting the nominee’s efforts in meeting the award criteria
    • Section IV. Three testimonials from students, parents, or colleagues of the nominee’s ability to inspire students
  • The nominator should make 6 collated copies of the nomination packet. The original nomination packet should remain with the nominator; 5 copies should be sent to GA CEC (see address below).
  • Put the nominee’s name and “Special Education Teacher Award” on the front of each nomination packet.
  • Nomination packets must be received by January 23, 2009.
  • Mail the entire nomination packet (5 copies total) to:

      • GA CEC Professional Awards
      C/O Sandy Macdonald
      Walton Career Academy
      212 Bryant Street
      Monroe, GA 30656

Download Nomination Form  (Word Document >Right Click>Save Target As)

Or use the online form below:

Note the easy way to do this is to download the nomination form and instructions.  Gather your required information and place it in a folder on your computer then complete the online form and upload the required data.

Section I:  Nominee Information

Georgia CEC uses information on the nomination form for all future correspondence and publicity. Please make sure all information is accurate.
Last Name:
First Name:
CEC Member ID #
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip:
Home Phone (###) ###-####:
Work Phone (###) ###-####:
Cell Phone (###) ###-####:
Fax (###) ###-####:
Nominee's Email Address:
Current Job Title/Affiliation
Teaching Certification:
Number of past consecutive years the nominee has been a CEC Member:

Rationale for Nomination

To be completed by the Nominee!

See downloaded form for directions and questions to be answered.  Complete as directed and upload as one document from your computer.
Upload Rationale for Nomination

For Publicity Purposes
The Nominee's Local Newspaper
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip:
Phone Number (###) ###-####:
Fax (###)###-####:
Newspaper's email:

Nominator Information
CEC Chapter, Unit, Individual, or Group Submitting Nomination:
Title or CEC Officer Position:
Contact Person (First, Last)
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip:
Home Phone (###) ###-####:
Work Phone (###) ###-####:
Cell Phone (###) ###-####:
Are you a CEC Member?
Nominator's Email Address:

Section II:  Nominee's Vitae

Upload the Nominee's Resume or Vitae (3-page Maximum)
Upload the Nominee's Resume or Vitae:

Section III: Letters of Recommendation

Upload as one file up to three letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or other professionals documenting the nominee's efforts in meeting the awards criteria, specifically in the areas of:  Innovation, Evidence of Student Progress, Collaboration - Leadership or Mentoring.

Letters of recommendation must have contact information to be considered.
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Section IV:  Testimonials

Upload three testimonials as one file from student, parents, or colleagues describing the nominee's ability to inspire students.
Upload one file containing three testimonials: