Paraprofessional of the Year Award

This award was first presented in 2004 by MO CEC Board of Directors to recognize an outstanding individual who has collaborated significantly in the field of Special Education in the State of Missouri. The award is given to a paraprofessional for their exemplary practice of assisting students with disabilities.

1. The nominee for the Missouri CEC Paraprofessional Award must meet the following criteria:
   1. be currently involved in direct or related services to students with disabilities.
   2. have demonstrated exemplary performance as an employee of a Missouri school.
2. Each chapter & subdivision in MO CEC may nominate one (1) person for the award annually by submitting to the chairperson of the awards committee the following:
   1. completed MO CEC demographic information awards form;
   2. a total of two (2) letters shall be submitted from any combination of the following:
      • a MO CEC chapter or subdivision member;
      • a principal or other administrator;
      • a special or regular educator other than those listed above;
      • a parent of a student with disabilities;
      • a student (if appropriate).

Please use this Google Form to submit award nominee information.