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“J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award”

Created by the Council for Exceptional Children, the J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made continued and sustained contributions to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities. The recipient to receive this award: be recognized at an awards ceremony at the CEC Annual Convention & Expo, receive a cash award for $500, be featured in a press release and CEC Today,  CEC’s member newsletter, act as a CEC spokesperson, be profiled on CEC’s website(www.cec.sped.org), be featured in TEACHING Exceptional Children,  and receive a commemorative plaque to display. This award is given out annually to eligible nominees who have completed the necessary steps to be considered which are: completing the nomination form, vitae of nominee, exemplary practices and achievements of nominee, up to five letters of recommendation, and a detailed explanation typed up explanation of their significant professional contributions to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities. J.E. Wallace Wallin(1876-1969), was a highly respected psychologist and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and Morgan College. He came to the Baltimore Department of Education from the University of Virginia in 1929, previously organized psychoeducational clinics at the University of Pittsburgh, Miami University, and in St. Louis. While lecturing, Wallin also conducted a mental hygiene survey of the schools of Ohio and a survey of provisions for mentally and physically handicapped children in Baltimore. Aside for being recognized for lecturing and surveying, Wallin is also well known for the many books he has written and have contributed to. A few of his most popular books include: The Education of Handicapped Children, The Achievement of Subnormal Children in Standardized Educational Tests,  Psychological Aspects of the Problem of Atmospheric Smoke Pollution, Clinical and Abnormal Psychology:  a Textbook for Educators, psychologists and Mental Hygiene Workers. Wallin also contributed to the Journal of Genetic Psychology, with his article featured in the March 1969 edition titled “ Educational Status of Clients in a Workshop and Training Center for Adolescent and Adult Retardates”.

References: “J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Eduation Lifetime Achievement Award2009” http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AboutCEC/Awards/Professional/WallinAward.pdf  (assessed October 22, 2008) “Dr. Wallin Named To Baltimore Post: Becomes Director of City’s New Department of Special Education:  Now Serving At U. of V.” Washington Post. July 12, 1929: 20. http:////proquest.umi.com/pgdweb?index=7&did=121796501&SrchMode=2&sid=4&Fmt=10&Vlnst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=HNP&TS=1224722069&clientld=41152 (assessed October 21, 2008) “Retirement Age Revision Urged.” Evening Sun. April 24, 1962.