Special Education Teacher of the Year

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR

MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 

The MS CEC Teacher of the Year Award recipient must: 

• Be a CEC member at the time of nomination and granting of the award;
• Demonstrate CEC’s core values, which are:  
  • Visionary Thinking: Demonstrated by forward-thinking and courageous decision making dedicated to excellence and influence in an evolving environment
  • Integrity: Demonstrated by ethical, responsive behavior, transparency, and accountability
  • Inclusiveness: Demonstrated by a commitment to diversity, caring, and respect for the dignity and worth of all individuals
• Currently provide direct services to students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. 
• Hold professional certification in the area in which he or she provides services. 
• Engage in work consistent with CEC’s mission statement, as stated above.
• Individuals may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
• Nominees should be able to demonstrate active involvement in professional and community affairs.

For nomination forms and more information, contact MSCEC at mscec@exceptionalchildren.org to the attention of Michelle McClain, President.