LDA of Indiana's Annual State Awards
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We Are Now Accepting 2010 Award Nominations!
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Each year we recognize an outstanding teacher, parent, administrator, and service provider
for their commitment and dedication to making a difference in the lives of Indiana
students and/or young adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
We also give special recognition to four outstanding Indiana students who are facing
the challenges of having a learning disability and/or attention deficit disorder,
and honor them for their hard work and perseverance
toward achieving their academic and life goals.
All nominees must be a resident of Indiana. Deadline is September 30, 2010.
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Award Categories and Qualifications
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- Student of the Year Awards
This award acknowledges and celebrates the
accomplishments of Indiana students with learning
disabilities or attention deficit disorders, even the
“C” students! Let them know that you recognize
their daily struggles, as well as their achievements
as they pursue their academic and life goals - let
them know that they are an inspiration to you!
Three outstanding students are recognized for
the following grade levels:
• Elementary Student of the Year
(1st – 5th grades)
• Middle/Jr High Student of the Year
(6th – 9th grades)
• High School Student of the Year
(10th – 12th grades)
High school seniors may be nominated for the High
School Student of the Year Award and the College
Scholarship Award if they will be attending college
in the Fall. However, each nomination must be
submitted separately in order to be considered for
each award level.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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- College Scholarship Award
This $1,000 college scholarship award will be
given to an outstanding high school senior or
college student with a learning disability or
attention deficit disorder, to assist them with
their post-secondary education expenses.
The nominee may be a; 1) high school
senior (including an equivalent program) or
2) a student who is already attending or has
been accepted to a college, university, tech or
trade school.
The award recipient will need to verify their
learning disability, and proof of acceptance or
enrollment from a post-secondary school.
Current High school seniors may be
nominated for the High School Student of the
Year Award and the College Scholarship
Award if they will be attending college in the
Fall. However, each nomination must be
submitted separately in order to be considered
for each award level.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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This award recognizes an Indiana parent or
guardian of a child or an adult with a learning
disability or attention deficit disorder who through
his or her professional or volunteer work shares
selflessly of his or her time to assist, support and
encourage other parents and/or professionals, and
who promotes an understanding and acceptance
of students or young adults with LD/ADHD within
their own school system, community or on a
statewide level.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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- Teacher of the Year Award
This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
teacher whose;
1) work demonstrates his or her ability to
provide a creative and positive classroom
learning experience that addresses the unique
educational needs, strengths and lifelong
potential of students with LD/ADHD;
2) often goes above and beyond what is
normally expected in his or her profession; and
3) who serves as a role model and inspiration
to his or her colleagues.
The recipient of this award may be a teacher
in the special education or regular education
field who works in a public or private school or
college.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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- Administrator of the Year Award
This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
administrator who;
1) inspires the respect and admiration of students,
parents, and colleagues for his or her leadership
skills and commitment to results-oriented LD/ADHD
support services and programs that increase the
educational opportunities for students;
2) who demonstrates sensitivity when interacting
with LD/ADHD students; and
3) who displays an understanding of the complex
legal and emotional aspect of raising and
educating students with LD/ADHD.
The recipient of this award may be a principal,
special education director, department chair,
supervisor or dean who serves in a public or
private school or college.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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- Outstanding Service Award
This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
service provider (local or state) who strives to
provide a support service, product or program
that improves the education, employment, or
general well being of students or young adults
with a learning disability and/or attention deficit
disorder, or for their families by one or more of
the following:
1) provides a results-oriented LD/ADHD
psychological or educational service, program
or product;
2) serves as a local or state resource provider;
3) advocates through legislative or public
awareness activities that enhance the general
public knowledge regarding the unique needs,
strengths and lifelong potential of individuals
with LD/ADHD at school, in the workplace or
living in their community; or
4) who has contributed to the success and
mission of the LDA of Indiana.
The recipient of this award may be an
individual or a business, organization, school,
agency, or service group.
Click Here to complete the nomination form...
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