Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations open for ‘Go the Distance’

On Tuesday, May 15, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its 8th annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies.

The evening honors district staff and community members who have made a significant contribution to enhancing the life of a student with special needs.

Organizers are looking for nominations for this year’s awards. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 13th.

Families are encouraged to nominate someone who has made a positive difference in their child’s life:

This person can be a bus driver, teacher, cafeteria worker, paraprofessional, support staff member, another student, or community employee (such as a hairdresser, coach, dance teacher, or librarian). It can be anyone who has made a significant contribution in enhancing the life of a student with special needs in the Northborough/Southborough school district. . .

Any family member or guardian of a child with special needs in Northborough or Southborough is free to submit a nomination. The nomination can also be made by the child or in the name of your child.

Nominations are limited to one per child on an IEP or 504 plan. Everyone nominated will be recognized. You can find the online nomination form here. For more information on NSPAC, visit www.nspac.org.