Do you know an outstanding individual who has made a difference in the lives of Kansas children with disabilities through the arts?  Perhaps a teacher, therapist, community member or artist?

The Honors Committee of Accessible Arts and the Kansas State Board of Education invite you to take a moment to think of someone who is deserving and nominate them for the 2007 Educator of the Year Award. The award will be presented March 12, 2008, in Kansas City, Kansas.

This year's Honoree will receive a $250 honorarium!

Selection is based on the following criteria:

Length and Extent of COMMITMENT to arts opportunities for Kansas children with disabilities. CONTRIBUTION to integrating arts into basic education of Kansas children with disabilities. DEMONSTRATION of innovative teaching strategies for working with children who have disabilities. INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP in the community working directly with Kansas children with disabilities. ADVOCACY and program development efforts

TO NOMINATE
1.  Please complete the nomination form below and attach the following:

• In your own words, please describe why you feel your nominee deserves this award.
• Include additional support materials including photos, examples, letters of support, etc.

  (We suggest a review of previous honorees at www.Awards 8-01Table.html and Tips for a winning nomination.)

DEADLINE for submission of Nominations is December 31, 2007.