DCIU seeks nominations for ‘Making a Difference’ awards
If you know of a student, teacher or staff member who is helping make Delaware County schools a more inclusive place for students of all abilities, now is your chance to give them the shoutout they deserve.
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is now accepting nominations for its 14th annual Making a Difference awards, which are sponsored by the Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force and recognize “those who go above and beyond to create inclusive environments” in local schools. The task force says inclusion secures opportunities for students with disabilities to engage with and learn alongside their non-disabled peers in both school and community settings.
Nominations are being accepted until March 5 at 4 p.m. for three categories of individuals:
- Students who have persevered and overcome challenges to be successful within an inclusive setting.
- Students who have demonstrated exceptional support, friendship, acceptance and understanding to ensure the inclusion of classmates of all abilities.
- Adults who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts through exceptional work to promote acceptance and understanding to ensure the inclusion of children of all abilities.
Adults who are nominated for the award can include teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, secretaries, cafeteria workers and more. Nominations can be made for groups or individuals, but they will only be considered for activities that occurred in the 2025-2026 school year.
Special education administrations in county school districts will be notified of all award winners by May 1, and an award ceremony will be held on May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Radnor High School.
