Ellen Maltais Chapter of CEC

It's not too late to become a CEC member!! All new members will be entered to win a back to school raffle. We would love for you to join a group of professionals who are dedicate to improving the success of students with disabilities.

To join, go to https://exceptionalchildren.org/. Please be sure to select the GA-0878 Ellen Maltais Chapter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Please come join us for our CEC meet and greet! We would love for you to meet with other teachers in the district for a time of fellowship and fun! There will be door prizes, and we will be raffling our new CEC member teacher basket.

It will be a wonderful time at the Woodlands Coffee on the 29th. Cannot wait to see you in a few weeks!

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities, with wide-reaching impacts for employment, transportation, communications, and so much more. Take time today to learn more about the ADA: https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/

We are excited about Houston County’s New Teacher Orientation! For all new members who join the CEC under the Ellen Maltais Chapter, your name will be entered into a back to school raffle!!

Come join us tomorrow as we celebrate amazing students, staff, and business/community members!

Such an inspiring story.

Former special education teacher Kim Kaczmarek came out of retirement to open Sleepy Coffee, Too, and employ many of her former students. This non-profit is dedicated to providing training and employment to people with disabilities in a cafe workplace.

https://news.yahoo.com/retired-special-ed-teacher-opens-120000344.html

Save the date and pass it on! Fayette Exceptional Children's Council for Exceptional Children

No one does more exceptional work than educators like you - so why not take advantage of your peer network? The CEC Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository is a resource database for CEC members to find peer-reviewed resources created by your fellow members that you can use in your classroom.

Explore the Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository today: https://exceptionalchildren.org/teacher-resources

Celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week by showcasing Exceptional artists ❤️

Happy Exceptional Children’s Week!

It's Exceptional Children's Week! These flowers are made of handprints from gifted and special education students here at LRES!

Professional Awards The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Professional Awards give us a unique opportunity to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues, who have worked tirelessly to advance the field and the quality of special education, as well as move CEC forward in significant ways.

Congratulations to Ansleigh Allen from MAES for winning the Elementary Athletic Award!!

Ansleigh loves to learn, and even asks her teachers for more problems to practice! She never tires of learning and never gives up! She has not always had this level of confidence. It was when she found her passion for riding horses competitively that she discovered her strength, courage, and boldness. Even if she doesn't place, she moves forward with her head held high! It is this same determination she exhibits daily in the classroom.

Congratulations to our high school self-advocacy award winner, Dalton Campbell from the Transition Academy. Dalton makes goals for himself, works from constructive comments, and never avoids tasks, no matter how difficult! He has shown so much growth in advocating for himself in what he wants to achieve and his plans for his future!

We would like to celebrate Brix Rigdon today from Langston Road Elementary for winning the Technology Award!

Brix has worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to communicate his wants, needs, and feelings using the LAMP AAC program. We are so proud of Brix and all that he has accomplished!

Congratulations to Jenny Millward for receiving the Legacy of Service Award!

Dr. Millward has been a force in the field of special education for 29 years. She has an expert level of knowledge and understanding of the law, communicates her vision for students with disabilities, and is productive and goal-oriented. Dr. Millward does what is right for students and their families, regardless of potential boundaries. When others see boundaries, she sees an opportunity for growth.

Houston County has been blessed with such an amazing leader. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your retirement!

Congratulations to Lynn Hawkins, the recipient of the Friends of CEC award. We love to recognize her and all the contributions she has made to our chapter! She supports our program each year, and has dedicated countless hours of her career to enriching the lives of children with special needs, their families, and the special education/student services department of Houston County.

Lynn, you will forever be a friend of CEC, and we thank you for all your support, time and dedication to our Chapter! We wish you luck as you begin your retirement!

Congratulations to Renee Lee from PHS for winning the High School Special Educator Personnel award!!

Renee wears many hats at PHS, but she always takes the time to mentor, encourage, and talk with students who need help. She is always upbeat, polite, energetic, and has a positive attitude which makes everyone feel appreciated and cared for.

Congratulations to our Middle School Special Education Personnel winner, Lindsay Scott from MCMS!

Lindsay is a strong advocate for the needs of her students. Her classroom is FULL of differentiated instruction, a positive learning environment, and teamwork among adults in her classroom.

Congratulations Lindsay!

Our winner for the elementary Special Educator Personnel Award is Natalie Johnson from ESES!

Natalie is amazing with the students in her classroom. She is always helping the students become great learners with creative activities and provides a positive learning environment. She goes above and beyond in everything she does.

Congratulations Mrs. Natalie Johnson!

Congratulations to our middle school Administrator Award, Dana Brock!

Dr. Brock is an asset to our special education community. She makes sure to include all of our students in school-wide events. When disciplining students, she takes each student's disability into account and works collaboratively with the teachers to ensure student progress in the future. Parents feel comfortable reaching out to her when problems arise, and work together with her to resolve them.

Thank you Dr. Brock for all you do!

Congratulations to Shaun Parsons from MAES for winning the Elementary Administrator Award!

Mr. Parsons is loved by all of the students. He promotes positive behavior in students and reinforces the students when he observes them making good choices. He takes the time to build relationships with each student! Thank you for all you do for our students!

Melisa Hunt won the High School Administrator Award!!

She has been an integral part in supporting exceptional students at Perry High School. She has built relationships with students and families, is there to cheer on students at extracurricular events, and is greeting students in the hallway. Every day she lets her Panthers and their families know that she cares!

We are blessed to have Mrs. Hunt and so excited for this accomplishment!

Way to go April Mullis from LJES for winning the elementary general education teacher award!

Ms. Mullis goes above and beyond teaching her students and supporting other teachers. She steps into the classroom every day creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for all of her students! She never turns down a question, or overlooks a student or teacher in need.

We are so excited to celebrate Juliet Brown for winning the middle school general educator award!

Ms. Brown is such a positive teacher for our special education team and students. She has included our students in the school chorus at FMMS, and has encouraged them to be involved. Students come back from chorus with confidence about their singing! Thank you for all you do Ms. Brown!

Congratulations to Brittany Tolleson from HCHS for winning the high school general education teacher award!!

Mrs. Tolleson goes above and beyond for our students. She always make sure they are receiving the accommodations they need in her classroom. She understands that each student Is unique and has to be approached in different ways. She loves and cares about our students, and we are lucky to have her!

Congratulations to Barbara Porter from BMS for winning the middle school Support Personnel Award!

She rarely misses a day of work, and is an asset to the food service team. She greets the special education classes everyday with a smile. She talks to each of them, and even modifies the menu to help picky eaters.

Congratulations to Kim Grubb from MAES, the winner of the elementary support personnel awards.

She is an exceptional individual. She stays beyond her scheduled day to help put students on the late buses, and has been instrumental in helping a student walk independently. Her love and zeal for the students are unmatched!

Congratulations to Kimberly Collins Chandler for winning the high school support personnel award.

She cares about our students, and wants them to succeed in whatever class they are in. She always puts our students first in everything. Houston County is lucky to have her!