On Friday, May 16, 2025, The State Support Team Region 3 (SST3), in partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, seeks to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of students with disabilities, peers who have built meaningful, inclusive, and welcoming relationships with them; and educators who have eliminated or reduced barriers, created welcoming environments and established a sense of belonging through academic instruction and social-emotional support.
Nominees should exemplify this year’s theme of No Limits, Only Possibilities. We ask nominators to consider how the nominee’s outlook encourages, illustrates, and demonstrates a positive attitude in seeing many possibilities while overcoming limitations. We also want to hear how the nominee inspires others with their optimistic approach and relentless ability to pursue endless possibilities.This nomination process is open to all districts and community schools in Cuyahoga County. Click on the category title below to complete a nomination form. Each district/community school may submit one nomination per award category. Nominations are currently being accepted for the following categories:
Outstanding Student Achievement Award
This award recognizes, celebrates, and honors students with disabilities and acknowledges their outstanding achievements, both academic and non-academic. (Nominees must be students ages 3-21 and enrolled in a school program.)
Outstanding Peer Achievement Award
This award recognizes, celebrates, and honors student peers who have built meaningful, inclusive, and welcoming relationships and are exemplary role models for others.
Outstanding Educator Achievement Award
This award recognizes, celebrates, and honors educators (including administrators, general education teachers, intervention specialists, and related service staff) who have provided exemplary instruction and creative programming that reduced or eliminated barriers in various situations and environments and furthered a sense of belonging for students with disabilities.
The deadline for submission of nominations is MARCH 14, 2025. Each district/community school can submit one nomination per award category. All submissions should have the approval of the LEA's Pupil Services/Special Education Director or the building principal for community schools.
If you have questions or need further assistance, contact Nyeshja Malone at [email protected]