Home  |  About  |  Contributions  |  Programs  |  Events  |  News   EVENTS   The signature event of Special Education Foundation is our springtime Commitment to Kids banquet. Our other events constitute our main fund-raising avenue. Whether it's the banquet, the golf tournament or a party, it's sure to be a joyous occasion.   Banquet   – 2009 SEF Scholars   – 2009 Zander Recipients   – Beyond the Classroom   – Applications   – Photo Gallery   Golf Tournament   Dianne Arbeiter Tribute   Irene Orlando Fund Events   Heroes with Heart     Generous contributions and grants from individuals, foundations and corporations make possible our efforts to enhance the educational success of students with disabilities. To download a donation form, click here. We accept credit cards and checks.     The Special Education Foundation sponsors the Commitment to Kids A scholarship recipient signs her appreciation at the 2005 Commitment to Kids Banquet. For more photos, click here. Banquet to recognize the achievements of students with disabilities. The communications department of Special School District organizes the event that is the keystone of the collaboration between the Foundation, the District and the corporate community. Executives from sponsoring corporations are honored to present Foundation scholarships and cheer the accomplishments of the Zander Self Esteem Award winners. Outstanding volunteers and corporate partners are recognized with Beyond the Classroom awards. In 2008, the first James S. McClellan, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. was presented to its namesake to recognize his long-term commitment and dedication to the Foundation and the students it serves. The award will be conferred on a discretionary basis rather than annually. The 2008 banquet was held Thursday evening, April 24, 2008. For more information, call (314) 567-8100. Special Education Foundation scholars excel in academics, community service and the arts and/or athletics. The scholarship committee looks for evidence of the likelihood of success in post-secondary education and considers the obstacles that students overcome as well as financial need. Scholarships are generally in the range of $1,200.00 to $3,500.00. The deadline for applications is February 13, 2009. The Rosemary Zander Award was established by the Special Education Foundation in 1987. The award remembers Rosemary Zander, a Special School District teacher who devoted her entire career to building student self esteem.  Family and friends of a Zander award winner enjoy the banquet.  2005 Beyond the Classroom award winner Dan McLaughlin with Executive Director Diane Buhr.  Foundation Board President Gene McNary, left, with 2004 Beyond the Classroom individual award winner Jim McClellan, center, and 2005 award recipient and SSD ambassador Greg Keller.  Karen Carter receives the first SSD Partners Beyond the Classroom Award - and a hug from 2004 individual award recipient Linda Fahrenkrog. For more photos, click here. 2009 ZANDER RECIPIENTS Lisa Adams  – Mehlville Senior High School  – Mehlville School District Benjamin Blair  – Hazelwood West High School/     North Technical School  – Hazelwood School District/     Special School District Emily Boerschig  – Bayless High School  – Bayless School District Ben Bond  – Ladue Early Childhood Center  – Ladue School District Janeth Calderon  – Brentwood High School  – Brentwood School District John Collins  – Neuwoehner School  – Special School District Jessica Delgado  – Crestwood Elementary School  – Lindbergh School District Minela Duracak  – Hancock Place Elementary School  – Hancock Place School District Joe Everett  – Hazelwood West High School/     North Technical School  – Hazelwood School District/     Special School District Dina Galic  – Oakville High School  – Mehlville School District Betsy Grebe  – Lindbergh Early Childhood Center  – Lindbergh School District Marquise Griffin  – Clayton High School  – Clayton School District John LeRoy  – Hazelwood West High School  – Hazelwood School District Robert Mitchell II  – Oakville High School  – Mehlville School District Katie Moore  – NEXT Program  – Special School District Kirk Moore  – Hazelwood West High School  – Hazelwood School District Justin Moslander  – NEXT Program  – Special School District Alvin Potter  – Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex  – Normandy School District Jeffrey Scott  – Webster Groves High School  – Webster Groves School District Keith Smith  – Oakville High School  – Mehlville School District Brandon Staub  – Washington Middle School  – Mehlville School District Lauren Vandemore  – Oakville High School  – Mehlville School District LaSheena Williams  – Riverview Gardens High School  – Riverview Gardens School District Sam Zoole  – Nipher Middle School  – Kirkwood School District Back to Top JAMES S. MCCLELLAN, JR. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD James S. McClellan, Jr. Back to Top BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AWARD INDIVIDUAL CORPORATE PARTNERS 2009  – Dennis Buhr  – Bob Kijowsky  – Carin Shulusky 2008  – Jane Vickrey  – Max Wolfrum, Ph.D. 2006  – Debbie Bentele  – Mark Botterman 2005  – Gregory W. Keller  – Dan McLaughlin 2004  – Linda Fahrenkrog  – James S. McClellan, Jr. 2003  – Mary Steinau  – John R. Sonderman 2009  – Energizer Charitable Trust 2008  – Vantage Credit Union 2006  – Emerson 2005  – Engineered Support Systems, Inc. 2004  – Fred Weber, Inc. PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER SSD PARTNER 2009  – Joyce Mirras  – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Staff 2008  – Stacey A. DiMartini 2006  – Ron Davis 2005  – Joe DiMartini 2009  –MaryLee Burlemann  –Jodie Hay 2008  –Debbie Smith  –Joan Zavitsky, Ph.D. 2006  –Paulette Bolazina  –Barb Prueitt 2005  – Karen Carter Back to Top APPLICATIONS SEF Scholarship Zander Back to Top   ©2010 Special Education Foundation. All Rights Reserved. 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