Professional Development

2008 Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education

Do you think you are someone that is an innovative professional for students with special needs? Do you know someone that gets the job done using creative measures? If so, Heartspring wants you to tell us how you do what you do to get results for children with special needs. New ideas create results that matter and educators who are outstanding innovators are the right applicants for this award. The application process is simple. The format must be creative, take risks and tell us in a unique way how you execute your program to get results. Only the explorers, pioneers, risk-takers and innovators need apply.

Benefits of receiving the Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education

$1000 unrestricted award
One of a kind program award sculpture
Expense paid trip to attend exciting and informative sessions where you will
discuss, explore and learn from other innovative educators just like yourself

Application Process

Complete the application [Word] and mail it, along with supporting documents to:

Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education
Attention: Heartspring Award
8700 East 29th Street North
Wichita, KS 67226

Applications must be received by April 25, 2008. If you have questions, please call 316.634.8881 or 800.835.1043 or email award@heartspring.org.