REGION III LEADER OF THE YEAR 2018
Do you know of a leader who has positively impacted the professional life of a paraeducator;
someone who includes paraeducators as part of the professional learning team; someone who
promotes a culture of collaboration on behalf of students? Now is your chance to nominate this
outstanding person for a Leader of the Year award! Please complete and return this application
by December 15, 2017.
Name of nominee
District ___________________ School
Work Address ______________________________ Work phone
Number of years of service Position
Number and age of students served
Nominator’s name (paraeducators only)
Nominator’s address/phone/email
Include up to five one page statements of support from teachers, administrators, support personnel
and/or parents describing how this nominee demonstrates a positive, effective, working relationship,
including such qualities as:
• Team collaboration
• Being proactive
• Positive interaction with paraprofessionals/support staff
Describe the unique qualities or characteristics that set this nominee apart from his or her peers:
• What contributions does this person make to the school/work environment during the
workday and beyond?
• How does this person make a difference in the lives of his or her students and/or staff?
• How does this person advocate for paraeducatos?
• How does this person support professional learning for staff?
One person will be selected from each region for this award. Awardees will be recognized at the
Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference, March 1, 2018 in Missoula, Montana.
Submit to Debra Miller Region III CSPD MSUB/MCIE 1500 University Drive Billings,
MT 59101 Fax: (406) 657-2313 Phone: (406) 657-2072 dmiller@msubillings.edu
www.msubillings.edu/cspd
*Leaders refer to principals, superintendents, or special education directors, who support others in
the accomplishment of a common task.
