Scholarship
The Colorado Council for Learning Disabilities (CCLD) has a proud history. Founded by pioneers in the field of special education, its early members were passionate about serving persons with learning disabilities and providing professional-development opportunities for educators in the field. The CCLD scholarship has been created to support the new pioneers who are completing teacher preparation programs in Colorado and entering the field at a time when the role of special education is being redefined and rewritten.
The Scholarship
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to Colorado residents currently enrolled in teacher preparation programs in an accredited college or university in Colorado. Applicants must be working towards a generalist license and have completed at least one half of their program plan of study. Applicants must have an overall-cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in their Special Education coursework. The scholarship will be awarded to a student in a different institution of higher education each year to ensure representation throughout the state. For more information, contact Sue Bloomquist.
2012 Tuition Scholarship Awards
The Colorado Council for Learning Disabilities (CCLD) is honored to award two Tuition Scholarships totaling $3,000.00. Recipient selection is based on high academic achievement and recognition by professors and site supervisors of an in-depth understanding of pedagogical content knowledge. Each teacher candidate has shown an outstanding ability to develop rapport with students and to work collaboratively with other professionals. Additionally, recipients are strongly committed to supporting persons with learning disabilities as well as all other students who struggle academically. In addition to the $1,500.00 award, each recipient receives a one-year membership renewal to CCLD and CLD. This year’s recipients are attending the Math on the
PlanesConference February 24-25 as guests of CCLD.
Terese Hutchins is finishing her Master’s degree at University of Colorado Denver.
Dr. Donna Sobel comments in her letter of recommendation for Terese, It is obvious she loves the day-to-day interactions with students and staff. Students gravitate to her due to a genuine sense of rapport. Ms. Hutchins is keenly aware of the value of planning for the unique needs and backgrounds of her learners and this is consistently evident in her instructional practices.
Elisabeth O’Brien is currently enrolled at Metropolitan State College and she is the current president of the student chapter for CEC/CLD.
Dr. Diane Carroll states in a letter of recommendation for Elisabeth, She has a strong commitment to the field of education and her dedication to students is remarkable. She demonstrates professionalism, collegiality, and diligence.
2011 Scholarship Recipient: Angela Lane
CCLD is honored to award its 2011 Tuition Scholarship to Angela Lane. Angela has been in the field of education for 16 years. She first worked as a preschool teacher in a private school before spending two years as a special education paraprofessional. After obtaining her degree in elementary education, she began teaching at Summit Elementary School in Woodland Park School District. Angela is currently completing course work for a Masters degree in special education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.As the parent of a student with special needs, Angela truly understands what it means to be an effective teacher for students with learning disabilities. She writes, “Having the background knowledge and an understanding of the daily struggles that a child with a learning disability must face each day is the foundation of effective instruction and intervention.”
Eric Owens, Summit Elementary School Principal, supports Angela’s application with the following comment:
“In the school setting, Ms. Lane is recognized by her peers as a leader both within her grade level and throughout the building due to her knowledge and understanding of instructional strategies, and the ability to work equally effectively with students and peers. She has the ability to identify student academic, behavioral and emotional needs and adapt and develop her instruction to most effectively meet those needs.”