A specialist council of the Alberta Teacher's Association
Council for Inclusive Education
Awards
The Council for Inclusive Education benefits from the significant contributions of its members. The Council for Inclusive Education’s annual awards recognize these significant contributions and outstanding achievements in support of public education in Alberta. Nominators must be regular ATA members and individuals ineligible for an ATA membership are also ineligible for CIE awards.
*EXTENDED* Deadline for submission is June 30, 2023
The Lorraine Wilgosh Academic Award was established to honour Dr Wilgosh, professor of special education at the University of Alberta. This award recognizes an individual’s growth and contribution to the field of inclusive education. It is given to a graduate student enrolled in a postsecondary institution whose research is directly related to the education of students with diverse needs. The award consists of a certficate.
The Lorraine Wilgosh Academic Award
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a certified teacher, an Alberta resident and a current member of the ATA Council for Inclusive Education, and provide evidence of the following
• proof of enrolment as a graduate student in a postsecondary public institution,
• relevance of work related directly to students with diverse needs and
• future career goals related to working with students with diverse needs in the public education system.
The Mac Kryzanowski Lifetime Achievement Award was established to honour Mac Kryzanowski, former president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). This award recognizes a teacher or administrator who has demonstrated service, achievement and outstanding contribution to the field of inclusive education. The award consists of a certificate and recognition at the annual CIE conference.
The Mac Kryzanowski Lifetime Achievement Award
Eligibility Criteria
The nominee must be a certified teacher, an Alberta resident and a member of the ATA Council for Inclusive Education, and provide evidence of the following
• support for students with diverse needs,
• promotion of public and inclusive education,
• innovative practice,
• collaborative practice,
• commitment to ongoing professional development, and
• involvement in activities within the school and/ or teaching profession.
The Sharon Armstrong Early Years of Practice Award was established to honour Sharon Armstrong, former vice-president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and long-time Provincial Executive Council liaison to the Council for Inclusive Education. This award recognizes a teacher in their early years of practice who demonstrates outstanding practice in support of students with diverse needs.
The Sharon Armstrong
Early Years of Practice Award
Eligibility Criteria
The nominee must be a certified teacher, an Alberta resident and a member of the ATA Council for Inclusive Education, and provide evidence of the following
• outstanding practice in supporting students with diverse needs,
• commitment to ongoing professional development,
• emerging leadership in inclusive education and
• promotion of public and inclusive education.
The Carmela Amelio McCaw Inclusive Education Award was established to honour Carmela Amelio McCaw, former president, and active leader on the executive, of the Council for Inclusive Education and dedicated teacher in inclusive education programming.
The Carmela Amelio McCaw Inclusive Education Award
Eligibility Criteria
The nominees must be certified teachers, Alberta residents and members of the ATA Council for Inclusive Education, and provide evidence of the following
• positive results over time,
• support for students with a wide range of needs,
• development of physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth,
• collaborative practice and
• innovative and research-based practice(s).
The Nancy Grigg Pre-service Teacher Award was established to honor Dr Nancy Grigg, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Lethbridge, long-time Executive Member of the Council of Inclusive Education and Co-Editor of The Inclusive Educator Journal. This award recognizes a pre-service teacher’s contribution to inclusive education practice within their practicum placement during their university studies. The award consists of up to $1,500 to support attendance to the CIE conference -one year deferral allowed - as well as a certificate to recognize this award.
The Nancy Grigg Pre-service Teacher Award
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a student teacher at time of nomination
• Alberta resident and have a student membership to CIE
• Evidence in classroom teaching and planning with meeting diverse needs
• Innovative practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development