Nominate an Exceptional Student for the Yes I Can Awards by July 1
June 18, 2014 The California Council for Exceptional Children wants to honor students with exceptionalities with the Yes I Can Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities; encourage these individuals to seek their highest potential; and increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with disabilities.
Award Benefits:
- Attend a special awards ceremony and celebration at the CEC Convention & Expo and participate in a special field trip to Philadelphia
- Receive two-night hotel accommodations
- Receive a Yes I Can statue
- Be featured on CEC's website
- Be asked to share his/her story to help promote the Yes I Can Awards program and to generally advocate for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents
Please visit the Yes I Can Award website for more information on how to participate. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, July 1. Every student nominated for the Yes I Can Awards will receive a certificate of accomplishment from CEC.
Questions? Please email YesICan@cec.sped.org