'Special Needs' Nominees Wanted

Nominations are still being sought for the East Providence ”Special Needs Recognition Program.” The deadline is March 29.

The East Providence Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education is again sponsoring the 5th program.

“The committee is made up of parents of children with disabilities along with teachers and others with a concern for our children,” according to Laurie Brown and Jenn Enos, co-chairs, in a post on Patch.

“Our main objective is to advocate for all children with special needs and to advise the school department on its efforts to provide quality education for all students,” they said in the post.

“We are currently seeking nominations for educators, teacher assistants, therapists, programs, students, parents and/or community resources that have provided consistently outstanding services for special education students, especially in the area of inclusion,” they say in the post. 

Inclusion is students with special education needs spending most or all of their time with non-disabled students.  The goal of this program is to increase awareness and recognize those people who are providing best practices in special education and inclusive education.

“We are looking for your support in recognizing individuals that you feel exemplify the dedication and commitment that advance the success of special needs students,” Brown and Enos say in the post. 

All nominations will be recognized at a reception on May 9 at Martin Middle School.

Click here to see the program information in their post.  Please consider nominating someone who you feel meets this criteria. And please forward to anyone who may be interested in nominating someone else, they said.