Tips for a winning nomination:

Following are some additional ideas that reflect the varied kinds of support we receive to support nominations. Note that the more specific you can be with examples, the more reflective it will be of the impact the teacher is making.

Please remember that this is all about ARTS EDUCATION and INCLUSION of children with disabilities. What we would like to see are specific examples such as:

• Examples of adaptations in arts programming for children with disabilities.
• Examples of innovative ideas that allow each child to feel included and successful
• How many students with disabilities are being accommodated?
• In what ways do children with disabilities perform--what is notable about this teacher?
• What are some accomplishments regarding children with disabilities? What is unique? Does the nominee work with ADD, ADHD, with sensory impairments, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, autism, etc.? How?
• What are the goals of the nomimnee? What is the measure of success?
• Has the nominee produced any training programs regarding children, arts & disabilities? Please give details.
• Has the nominee published or presented information regarding children, arts & disabilities? Please give details.

These kinds of information may be reflected in letters of support from parents or co-workers, news clippings, video, photos, etc. Please send nomination and supporting letters and photos (preferably by email), and ensure that they include the name, organization, title, address, phone, and email for each nominator and supporter.

You do not need to respond to everything listed above. But specifics of this nature make a strong nomination. It is very helpful if most or all of your material can be sent by email attachment. Nominators will be notified whether candidates were selected or not. Strong candidates who are not selected may be included in the candidate list the next year. Each nominator will be notified as to whether your candidate was selected or not.