New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children
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NJCEC's Scholarship Program 

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The New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children will award several scholarships annually, ranging from $250.00 to $1,000.00 to high school seniors who are disabled and who will be pursuing some form of post-secondary education or training. 

 To be eligible, an individual must send 5 completed packets to: 

Mr. Barry Schwartz, Awards Chair NJCEC
17 Rossmore Terrace
Livingston, NJ 07039

All nominations MUST be post marked by February 11, 2008

Incomplete applications and/or less than 5 completed nomination packets or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

 Each of the 5 packets must include the following items:

  • Completed scholarship application.

  • A statement from the child study team indicating a recognized disability.  DO NOT SEND I.E.P.’s or         confidential study team records/files.

  • Complete an approved secondary education program and provide a transcript of that program.  District grading policies should be included.

  • Two letters of recommendation.

  • Submit evidence of acceptance to a post-secondary education or training program.  (This may be sent after the scholarship is accepted)

These may include  2 or 4 year colleges, technical schools, business schools, fine arts institutes, or other recognized programs. 

Only scholarship winners will be notified by mail.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Mr. Barry Schwartz
Phone: (973)-533-0420 (Evenings)
E-mail: bms17@mindspring.com

 

 

 


 

 

 

2005 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Applications/Norninations for the annual New Jersey Federation ‑ Council for Exceptional Children Teacher of the Year Award will be accepted until February 10th, 2006.  This award was established to honor an outstanding special education teacher. The winner of this award will be honored at the New Jersey Federation Spring conference. The winner's name will be forwarded to National CEC to compete for the national 2005 Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award. Criteria for selection of the Teacher of the Year are:

  • The recipient must be currently involved in the provision of direct services to disabled and/or gifted and talented students.
     
  • The recipient should have demonstrated exemplary performance over a period of time as a teacher (or provider of direct services) exhibiting such qualities as innovativeness, imagination, creativity, and ability to inspire, as indicated by achievements clearly recognized by members of the profession and others knowledgeable of the candidate.
     
  • The recipient must be a member in good standing of CEC and have been so for at least the previous five (5) years, and should be an appropriately qualified teacher or related specialist as recognized by state
    and professional authorities.

Applications/Nominations should include all the information requested on the sample form shown below. Supportive documentation should focus on the qualities which contributed to the exemplary performance of this person in the delivery of direct services. The original and four copies of the complete nomination package should be forwarded  no later than February 15th, 2005.

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2005 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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“The handicapped child is entitled to an education at the same level of commitment that all other children are entitled to.  This commitment to children, to the education of all children to their fullest potential at whatever the cost, is what the term ‘education’ should mean”.

                                          Dan Ringelheim

Dan Ringelheim was one of those rare people who came along only once in a great while.  His determination and insight tipped society’s scales in favor of important human values.  As one of the prime architects of the Education of all Handicapped Children Act, Dan played a key role in helping change, for the better, education for all of America’s handicapped children.

Dan received his Ph.D. from Peabody College in 1958 and served as Director of Psychological and Pupil Services in a local school district, as well as Professor of Educational Psychology at NYU.  He came to New Jersey in 1969 and joined the Department of Education as Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services.  His remarkable leadership, open style, directness, forcefulness and honesty were always evident, and earned him many warm relationships throughout the state.

As Chairperson of the National Advisory committee on the Handicapped, Dan provided much of the early critique and professional input for the landmark legislation which guaranteed the rights of all handicapped children.  This law became known as PL 94-142 and was signed by President Ford in 1975.  Dan then moved to Washington DC and was instrumental I the development of the regulations implementing PL 94-142.

The New Jersey Federation/Council for Exceptional Children established the Daniel Ringelheim Memorial Award in 1978. Presented biennially, it is the highest award bestowed by the NJCEC to individuals who continue to emulate Dan’s life through outstanding contributions to the field of special education in New Jersey.

NOMINATIONS FOR THIS AWARD TO BE SOLICITED DURING THE 2006-07 SCHOOL YEAR

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CEC/NJCEC Yes I Can! Award

The Foundation for Exceptional Children established the Yes I Can! International Awards Program in 1981 to acknowledge the achievements of children and youth with disabilities; to overcome barriers caused by public misconceptions; to encourage children and youth with disabilities to seek their highest potential; and to increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of people with disabilities.

Each year children and youth with disabilities are recognized for their accomplishments through the Yes I Can! International Awards Program. Three Yes I Can! International Awards Nominees will be recognized in each of the following nine categories:

♦ Academics ♦ Arts  ♦ Athletics
♦ Community Service ♦ Employment ♦ Extracurricular Activities
♦ Independent Living Skills ♦ Self-Advocacy ♦ Technology

Twenty-seven international award winners will receive a bronze statue and other recognition at the CEC Annual Convention in April 2005 in Baltimore, MD.

Each individual nominated for the Yes I Can! International Awards Program will receive a certificate of achievement personally inscribed with his/her name suitable for framing. Braille certificates are available to those who check the box on the bottom of the nomination form.

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