CCBD Award Information
Each year, the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders is pleased to support several awards and grants for our members. There are so many people deserving of our recognition. Please nominate someone you know today.
Outstanding Educator Award
Deadline: January 30, 2010
The purpose of this award is to honor an outstanding practicing professional who works directly with children and/or youth with severe behavioral disorders. The individual should be nominated by someone who is familiar with the nature and quality of his/her work, and who can also speak to the person’s character. Nomination materials should include:
1. A letter of nomination, which indicates the name, address, phone number of the nominee, reasons for making the nomination, the nominee’s CEC identification number, and other information, which might be helpful to the review committee. The name of the person/organization making the nomination should also be included;
2. A brief vita or resume for the individual nominated which shows educational background, places of employment and types of individuals worked with, length of time in each position, special projects undertaken, any awards received, and other information which might assist the review committee; and
3. At least two letters of support (one should be from the current employer/ supervisor). The nominating materials will be reviewed by the Award Committee.
The winner will receive airfare to the 2009 Annual CEC convention, a 2-day stipend to attend the convention, and a plaque commemorating the award. The award will be presented at the Annual CCBD Business Meeting. All nominations and materials must be received by January 30, 2009. Submit an electronic copy of the nominating materials to:
Diana Rogers-Adkinson
Department of Special Education
800 Main St.
Whitewater WI 53190
rogersad@uww.edu
262-472-4847
For further information, contact Jamie Thompson at 913-239-0550 or fax to 913-239-0550 or e-mail at Jamie@ccbd.net
Carl Fenichel Memorial Research Award Competition
Deadline: January 30, 2010
This research competition honors the memory of Carl Fenichel, the founder of the League School in Brooklyn, New York, who was also a pioneer in the education of children with severe behavior disorders. The purpose of the competition is to promote student research in the area of children with emotional/ behavioral disorders.
This award will be given to students completing research projects, theses, or dissertations in the area of children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. The recipient will be awarded $400.00, along with airfare and 2 days per Diem at the current CCBD rate, towards participation in the 2009 International CEC Conference.
To apply for the award, the student must submit the following:
1. A copy of the approved proposal and a letter of recommendation from the student’s advisor stating the project’s potential contribution to the field of EBD.
2. A budget proposing how the $400.00 award will be used. Award recipients will be encouraged to share their findings at local or regional CCBD conferences and abstracts of the funded project will appear in appropriate CCBD publications. Papers must be approved for competition by the applicant’s department or college.
The deadline for receipt of applications and all materials is January 30, 2009. Submit an electronic copy of the proposal, budget and a letter documenting departmental approval to:
Diana Rogers-Adkinson
Department of Special Education
800 Main St.
Whitewater WI 53190
rogersad@uww.edu
262-472-4847
For further information, contact Jamie Thompson at 913-239-0550 or fax to 913-239-0550 or e-mail at Jamie@ccbd.net
CCBD Foundation Grant Awards
The mission of the CCBD Foundation is to enhance the education and treatment of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) and their families by supporting activities in four priority areas in the field. The priority areas are supporting classroom practitioners, providing professional development, recognizing leaders in the field, and funding scholarships. The CCBD Foundation has established four programs designed to meet its mission. We believe that one of these programs has something to offer you.
Practitioner Support Program
Professional Development Support Program
Scholarship Programs
- The Frank Wood CCBD Foundation Graduate Scholarship
- The Eleanor Guetzloe CCBD Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
For more information on the CCBD Foundation grants, visit the CCBD Foundation.
