For Immediate Release

Washington, D.C./EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 6, 2007 --- Each year, the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) presents awards in a variety of categories for outstanding professional accomplishments. NASET takes great pride in the accomplishments and service of its members, and therefore bestows on to them awards and recognition for their work in the field of special education.

For 2007, the following awards will be given:

Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award
This award is bestowed on special education teachers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement as a teacher in the field of special education. It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of special education teachers throughout the United States.

Outstanding Graduate Student Performance
For the 2006-2007 academic year, the National Association of Special Education Teachers is awarding The NASET Outstanding Graduate Student Performance Award to graduate students who are entering the field of teaching with degrees in special education. Only nominations from Graduate Schools of Education are permitted to submit nominations for winners of this award. If an institution has students who are worthy of this award, NASET would like to send the respective award certificates to bestow upon them either prior to or at graduation.

Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Special Education
The NASET Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Special Education is an award given annually to schools that NASET members believe have exhibited excellence in the education of exceptional students. The NASET Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Special Education is bestowed upon schools that have shown great dedication and commitment to the education of children with special needs.

Distinguished Service Award in Special Education
The NASET Distinguished Service Award in Special Education is given to an individual(s) that has made a commitment to educate and/or advocate for children with disabilities and their families on a national or international level. The NASET Distinguished Service Award in Special Education is NASET's most prestigious award and is bestowed annually. The winner of this award exemplifies a genuine concern for the education and well being of children with special needs.

Exemplary Service Award
The NASET Exemplary Service Award is presented to a member, or members of NASET, who have distinguished themselves in the field of special education, as well as having attained long-term service to the field of teaching exceptional children.

Excellence in Special Education Award
NASET's Excellence in Special Education Award is open to organizations who have made a commitment to educate, and or advocate for children with disabilities and their families. The NASET's Excellence in Special Education Award is one of NASET's most distinguished awards which will be bestowed no more than once a year and not necessarily every year. The award plaque will have the organization's name, the designation NASET's Excellence in Special Education Award and the date awarded.

For more information about NASET, its awards, and/or to nominate a teacher, school, or other potential nominee, visit 'http://www.naset.org/'.

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CONTACT:
George Giuliani
National Association of Special Education Teachers
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
PHONE. 800-754-4421 ext. 105

SOURCE: National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

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