Awards Include: 31st George O'Neill Scholarship, PACEC Teacher of the Year Award, and Bernice Baumartner Award
The George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship was established by PACEC in September 1981 following the untimely death of one of our most valued members, George O'Neill. It is fitting that this award is named after George because of his encouragement and support of student CEC members. He was never too busy to give advice to or spend time with future educators. This award was increased to $1500 .The tradition has continued throughout the years with a special presentation of a beautiful plaque and cash award at the Awards Ceremony at PACEC's Annual Convention.
PACEC is committed to the enduring recognition of George's selfless contributions and support to our states' special education majors this way; while encouraging PACEC student members to become as immersed in our profession and the spirit of volunteerism, as was George O' Neill, one of our most valued members.
All PACEC students and professionals are encouraged each year to submit nominations and applications for this most prestigious award. The Scholarship committee chooses a student member whose involvement in special education is judged most exemplary. The recipient must have the highest degree of professional excellence and have advanced the education of exceptional children.
ELIGIBILITY: All active PASCEC Graduate and Undergraduate Student Members.
PROCEDURE: Application form and supporting materials will not be returned. All documents must be submitted as one US POST OFFICE MAILING OR one E-MAIL with ALL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
APPLICATIONS must include:
Prompt: " Student CEC members benefit from active participation in PASCEC and other organizations which endeavor to help students with exceptionalities."
Application guidelines for this Award, a $1500 scholarship, are available by clicking here. Applications should be RECEIVED by September 28, 2008. The award winner will be announced at the November PACEC Convention. The awards committee challenges each PA-SCEC chapter to nominate a student for this award. University or college professors, administrators, and educators also come in contact with excellent candidates and are encouraged to nominate a deserving student this year.
The awards committee for this scholarship would like to congratulate all of the past nominees. They are all winners in light of their dedication to children with exceptionalities and the field of special education. Their collective volunteer experiences are an inspiration to all CEC members. We look forward to their continued involvement when they complete their degrees and become special education professionals.
Questions? Email Dr. Lyttle at ONeill@pacec-sped.org
This award was established by the PACEC Executive Board to recognize an outstanding teacher of exceptional children. Individuals who would like to nominate a teacher for this award are encouraged to complete the Call for Nominations form and send it to the address provided. If more than one nominee is received from a chapter, the Nominations Committee will ask the local chapter to determine its candidate from those nominated. Nominations for the next Teacher of the year Award are due by August 31st, 2008. Nominations can be accepted from Regional Directors.
To be considered, a nominee:
This award is presented to a senior educator who has given outstanding service in the area of special education.
Deadline:
Nominations should be postmarked by
August 31, 2008.
Background:
This award was established by the PACEC Executive Board to recognize an
individual who has made significant contributions to the education of children
and youth with exceptionalities, disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Candidate:
The nominee should have a professional reputation in Pennsylvania and have demonstrated exemplary performance over his or her educational career to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities. These contributions could include one or more of the following areas: publications; research; development of new programs, approaches, concepts; improved psychological or educational evaluation procedures; improved administration procedures; practical application of improved teaching techniques; and dynamic leadership.
The work of the nominee should be consistent with PACEC's and CEC's mission statement.
The nominee may be in service or retired. Candidates include teachers, administrators, college/university professors or any other educator who meets the criteria.
Must be a CEC member in good standing, both currently and for at least the previous five years.
Information Needed to Complete the Nomination:
Nominations can be accepted from active CEC members.
A description of the outstanding professional contributions of the nominee in the delivery of direct services.
Two letters of recommendation must be included highlighting the nominee's lifetime accomplishments.
Vita of the nominee.
Nominations must include: verification of membership (obtainable from CEC Headquarters), nominee's name, address, phone number and e-mail.
Nominators must include his or her name, address, phone number, e-mail and signature.
Send
nomination to:
GINA SCALA
East Stroudsburg University
105 Stroud Hall
East
Stroudsburg, PA 18301