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Teacher of the Year

Nebraska CEC annually awards one $500 scholarship to a Nebraska special education teacher.  The scholarship will be awarded to the most qualified applicant, as determined by the Nebraska CEC Scholarship Selection Committee.  

All scholarship applications must be emailed to [email protected] by April 15, 2020.  The scholarship recipient will be mailed an official award letter and check. She/he will also be invited to our Nebraska CEC conference social event for a reception in their honor. Dates will be sent in the letter. It will be the responsibility of the recipient to provide Nebraska CEC with a current mailing address.

 

Award Criteria:

Applicants must be a current special education teacher working in a Nebraska school for the 2019-2020 school year. Teachers may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.

 

Application Process:

To be considered for this award, please submit the following:

  1. Current resume detailing your involvement in various activities and the community.
  2. 1-3 letters of recommendation  
  3. 1-3 testimonials from students, parents, colleagues
  4. Picture Release Form

 

Application Deadline and Questions:  

If you have questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact NE CEC via email to [email protected].

To be considered for award selection, the completed application packet must be emailed to [email protected] no later than April 15, 2020.

 

Past Winners

  • 2019 - Daniel Allan, Millard Public Schools
  • 2018 - Shelly Carney, Omaha, NE
Last Updated:  21 January, 2021

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