2011 NAPSEC AWARDS

 

We encourage you to join us in recognizing the outstanding contributions and skills of the staff in our member programs. In order to increase member participation, we have developed a more user friendly and less time consuming format.

 

The deadline for submission of nominations has been extended to October 22nd - applications must be received by the close of business on that date. In order to be fair to other nominees, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS for late nominations. You can fax your nominations to 202.434.8225 or email to napsec@aol.com or mail to NAPSEC, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900 - South Building, Washington, DC 20004.

 

In order to prevent budget restraints from discouraging programs from participating in the awards program, NAPSEC will provide the following financial assistance for the award winners in the categories of Educator of the Year, Related Service Provider of the Year and Direct Care Worker of the Year. NAPSEC will waive conference fees for the winners in these categories and will be reimbursed for lodging, meals and transportation for an amount up to $1,000. Keep your receipts and send them into the NAPSEC office at the conclusion of the conference.

 

Please take time to get your nominations in to ensure your nominees get the recognition they deserve!

 

 National Association of Private Special Education Centers

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900 - South Building, Washington, DC 20004

202.434.8225 Phone * 202.434.8224 Fax

napsec@aol.com Email * www.napsec.org Web Site

 

 

NAPSEC AWARDS DESCRIPTION

 

Executive of the Year

Presented to a Director of a NAPSEC member program in recognition of outstanding contributions and innovations in the development of programs and services benefiting children and adults with special needs.

 

Educator of the Year

Presented to an Educator of a NAPSEC member program including teachers and supervisors in recognition of excellence and innovation in meeting the needs of children and adults with special needs.

 

Related Service Provider of the Year

Presented to a professional staff member of a NAPSEC member program including clinicians and therapists in recognition of excellence and innovation in meeting the needs of children and adults with special needs.

 

Direct Care Worker of the Year

Presented to a staff member of a NAPSEC member program in recognition of excellence and caring in meeting the needs of children and adults with special needs.

 

President’s Award

Presented to an administrator of a NAPSEC agency or school for special contributions to NAPSEC and the member programs and special children and adults served. The President, with input from the Executive Director and Board members, will choose a member/director who has made the greatest contributions to NAPSEC and the member programs and children and families served. This award will not be annual but only awarded when a special individual is identified as deserving recognition.

 

Nomination Procedure

 

 

 

 

2011 NAPSEC AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

 

Please Check One

____ Executive of the Year

____ Educator of the Year

_____Related Service Provider of the Year

____ Direct Care Worker of the Year

 

1. Nominee

Name_______________________________________________________________

 

School/Organization____________________________________________________

 

Position _______________________________________ Years Employed_________

 

Address_____________________________________________________________

 

City________________________________________________________________

 

Phone__________________________ Email________________________________

 

2. Nominated By

Name of Administrator__________________________________________________

 

School/Organization____________________________________________________

 

Address_____________________________________________________________

 

City________________________________________________________________

 

Phone__________________________ Email________________________________

 

Please sign to confirm that the nominee named above has been approved to represent your program in the selected category.

 

Signature of Director______________________________________  Date_________

 

Name of Director (please print clearly)______________________________________

 

NOMINATION GUIDELINES

 

 

Description

 

Answer the following three questions (based on the category submitted). Describe the services, achievements and contributions of this candidate which led to your placing his/her name in nomination. Please be as specific as possible in your response.

 

 

Questions for Executive of the Year

 

1. What are the special accomplishments of the candidate in the development of programs and services benefiting children and adults with special needs within your school?

 

2. How does this candidate demonstrate innovation in meeting the needs of children and/or adults served?

 

3. How does the candidate’s contribution benefit your school and the special education population “at large”?

 

 

Questions for Educator and Related Service Provider of the Year

 

1. What are the candidate’s special achievements and skills in the implementation of programs and services benefiting children and adults with special needs within your school?

 

2. How does the candidate demonstrate innovation in implementing programs and services to meet the special needs of children and adults?

 

3. How does the candidate’s contributions benefit your school and the special education population at large?

 

 

Questions for Direct Care Worker

 

1. What are the candidate’s specific achievements and skills in implementing programs and services benefiting children and adults with special needs within your school?

 

2. How does the candidate demonstrate special caring and commitment for the children and adults served?

 

3. How does the candidate demonstrate commitment and special contributions to your school?