For More information on awards CLD gives out please select from the following:

CLD Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award:
Each year, the Council for Learning Disabilities recognizes outstanding teachers who are CLD members and who consistently provide quality instruction to students with learning disabilities. These teachers, selected by local chapters, provide direct services to students. They are dedicated to implementing evidence-based instructional practices and collaborating with classroom teachers and other service providers to greatly improve the quality of education for all struggling learners.

Recipients are guests at the annual international conference. They receive a complimentary registration and a one-year membership renewal. During the conference-award program, they receive a certificate of recognition and an honorarium. These members are also profiled in LD Forum (the CLD newsletter) and on the national Web site.

Floyd G. Hudson Service Award:
The Floyd G. Hudson Service Award is presented by the Council for Learning Disabilities for outstanding performance and commitment by a professional who works in the field of learning disabilities in a role outside of the classroom. This CLD member, working in a leadership capacity, enhances the professional learning of others in the field and impacts the lives of persons with learning disabilities.

This award is named in memory of Dr. Floyd G. Hudson, a professor at the University of Kansas, who was a leader in the early years of CLD. Floyd was instrumental in formulating early policy to drive federal and state initiatives in the area of learning disabilities. Don Deshler has said of Floyd, “As I visit many schools across KS, MO and NB, I can really see Floyd’s lasting influence. He was a kind, generous, innovative, and collaborative professional. He worked closely with many school districts solving problems, preparing teachers, and implementing more effective programs. Even today, many people here in the Midwest and around the country tell me about their positive experiences working with Floyd, many of which took place more than 20 years ago.”

Local chapters may nominate candidates, one of whom is selected and then recognized at the annual international conference. The award recipient also receives a complimentary registration and membership renewal. During the award program, the recipient is presented with a certificate of recognition and an honorarium. The recipient will also be profiled in LD Forum (the CLD newsletter) and on the CLD Web site.

CLD Outstanding Researcher Award:
In an effort to promote and acknowledge research, the Council for Learning Disabilities recognizes an outstanding researcher who submits a manuscript-length paper about learning disabilities that is based on a doctoral dissertation completed within the last five years. The award recipient is a guest at the annual international conference. This recipient receives a complimentary registration and CLD membership or renewal. The recipient is also presented with a certificate of recognition and an honorarium at the award program. The recipient will be profiled LD Forum (the CLD newsletter) and the national Web site. Additionally, the recipient’s paper will be submitted for possible publication in Learning Disability Quarterly.

Nomination Forms: Outstanding Teachers of the Year and the Floyd G. Hudson Outstanding Service Provider Award.

For additional information, contact Kyle Hughes, Leadership Development Chairperson at kyle.hughes@yahoo.com or Caroline Kethley, CLD President at ckethley@mail.smu.edu