AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award: The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor awarded by MO-CASE. It is presented only to those individuals whose contributions to the field of special education are truly both outstanding and longstanding. To be eligible, candidates must have at least 20 years of service in the field of special education and must have provided outstanding contributions to the profession, often in more than one area (teaching, administration, research, publishing, community service, etc.). It is expected that the recipient of this award will be a member of CEC, CASE and MO-CASE and be active on the national level. Because this criterion is so high, it is not expected that this award be given annually.

Recognition Award: The MO-CASE Recognition Award is designed to recognize and honor significant individual contributions to the field of special education administration. Recipients must have had at least 10 years of service and have made significant contributions to the profession. It is expected that the recipient of this award will be a member of CEC, CASE and MO-CASE and be active on the state level and within MO-CASE. This award is designed to be presented annually. 

Friend of MO-CASE Award: The Friend of MO-CASE award is established to recognize the work of an individual who, while not a special educator, has supported the mission, vision, and advancement of MO-CASE through his/her work and support of our organization. This award is designed to be presented annually. 

Outstanding New Special Education Administrator Award: The Outstanding New Special Education Administrator Award is designed to recognize outstanding directors who have been practicing in the field of special education administration for five years or less. It is expected that the recipient of this award will be a member of CEC, CASE, and MO-CASE. 

Outstanding LASE Award: This award is presented in recognition of a Local Administrators of Special Education (LASE) group that provides outstanding service to its members, and support for MO-CASE and CASE initiatives on behalf of students with disabilities. Consideration for this award is based on the rubric for High Performing LASE Groups. 

Charles W. Cummings Scholarship: The Charles W. Cummings Scholarship was established as a memorial to honor Mr. Cummings' outstanding service as a special education administrator. The scholarship supports graduate-level training in special education administration and will be awarded to an individual who is employed or aspires to be employed as a special education administrator. The scholarship amount of $1,000 may be awarded to more than one applicant annually. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding promise and a desire to further their careers in the field of special education administration.