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Special Education Teacher of the Year

The purpose of this award is to recognize / honor an outstanding teacher in the field of special education.  This nomination form must be completed by the nominee.  By submitting this application, you agree to be present at the Kentucky Exceptional Children's Conference (Fall Special Education Conference) in November should you be chosen an award winner and/or finalist.  No more than THREE letters of recommendation need to be uploaded with your nomination.  One letter needs to be from your principal/supervisor, and one letter needs to come from your Director of Special Education (DOSE).

Finalists will be asked to put together a short video to be used at the Exceptional Children's Conference.  Details will be sent to the finalists. The top three finalists will be awarded a one year CEC Membership, complimentary registration for the Exceptional Children's Conference in November, and a monetary prize.

Please direct any questions to kentuckycec@gmail.com or Cain Alvey at cain.alvey@etown.kyschools.us.

Deadline to nominate: June 30, 2024

Nomination Form

Printable PDF of application for preparatory purposes.

Last Updated:  15 March, 2024

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