Nominate an Outstanding Educator for our Sam Kirk Award! – Learning Disabilities Association of America

Each year LDA of America selects an outstanding educator to receive the Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award. This is an opportunity to give educators a well-deserved “thank you” and lets them know that they are greatly valued for their contributions to individuals with learning disabilities. The award is designed so that exceptional educators can be honored at the local, state and national levels.

Nominate someone today! The deadline to nominate is December 13th, 2023. The winner will receive their award at our 61st Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

2024 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award

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Please share how the nominee has been involved with activities promoting awareness of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, or in helping students with learning disabilities and their families. Include any awards received, publications authored, or other accolades, as well as recent conference or continuing education presentations.
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2024 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award

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