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Horn Walter Burley Awards
Ohio public schools, community schools, career centers, and county boards of developmental disabilities are encouraged to recognize the accomplishments of Ohio educators and students with disabilities by nominating them for these annual achievement awards.
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- The R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the accomplishments of one exemplary special education student from each of Ohio’s 16 State Support Team regions.
- Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award is presented to one educator or team from each of Ohio’s 16 State Support Team regions for extraordinary contributions to the education of students with disabilities.
- In addition, the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Executive Committee will select an Ohio parent to receive the Margaret M. Burley Award.
The annual Horn Walter Burley Awards are sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) with assistance from Ohio’s State Support Teams.
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About R.A. Horn
About R.A. Horn
Acknowledged as a national leader in the field of special education, the late Dr. Raymond A. Horn devoted more than 60 years of service to improving the quality of life and learning for students with disabilities. Dr. Horn was the Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction Emeritus, who left a legacy and a challenge to all educators to ensure that every student with a disability be given the respect and the opportunities to which they are entitled.
About Franklin B. Walter
About Franklin B. Walter
The late Dr. Franklin B. Walter was Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1977 until 1991, a post held longer than any other state superintendent in Ohio’s history. With over 50 years of service as a teacher and administrator, Dr. Walter’s leadership is evident in many of Ohio’s quality educational initiatives and programs. Among these is the development of the nation’s first statewide plan for children with disabilities. This is the 31st year that the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award has been given.
About Margaret M. Burley
Currently the Executive Director Emeritus, Margaret M. Burley served as Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Executive Committee for 39 years. Margaret expanded the organization from five parent and professional organizations to an over $2.5 million budget, obtained and sustained grant funding from the Ohio Department of Education and U. S. Department of Education, directed public policy and research, and is nationally recognized for her commitment and outstanding work.
Walter Horn Burley Award Winners
2021 Walter Horn Burley Awards
2021 R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award
James Patrick Jordan, a student at Springfield High School and Penta Career Center is the R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award winner for 2021. He was nominated by Kevin Rupp, assistant principal at Springfield High School, who had this to say about Patrick:
“Patrick’s academic and extracurricular achievements are significant indeed, but his greatest asset is strength of character. Springfield High Schools atmosphere has been elevated by Patrick’s leadership skills and empathy for others. The affirming manner in which he interacts with peers, adults, and youngsters is inspiring. At all times, Patrick respects his teachers, fellow students, and all staff members. In my 38 years as an educator, Patrick is one of the most kindhearted, well mannered, and genuine human beings I have ever been associated with.”
2021 Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award
Emily Nixon, special education teacher at Springfield High School was selected as the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award winner for 2021. She was nominated by Kevin Rupp, assistant principal of Springfield High School who described Emily as:
“Emily’s friendly smile and heartfelt understanding make students, staff, and teachers feel they can do more, achieve more, and effectively be the change to make a difference. Emily has a firm understanding of state and district level initiatives and can easily relate the need and importance of those to faculty and staff members; all the while not losing sight of the individual student and the need to connect, embrace, and support their growth and attainment of necessary life skills.”
2020 Horn Walter Burley Awards
The 2020 Horn Walter Burley Outstanding Achievement Awards were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 Horn Walter Awards
| R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award Winner |
Dakota Gillet |
Four County Career Center |
| Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award |
Pamela Burrow |
Fostoria City Schools |
Student Nominees
| Andrew Chaney |
Toledo Public Schools |
| Caydence Gibson |
Van Wert City Schools |
| Natalie Lawrence |
Van Wert City Schools |
Educator Nominees
| Laura Gahan |
Elmwood Local Schools |
| Megan Hurless |
Van Wert City Schools |
| Sara Schwiefert |
Elmwood Local Schools |
| Morgan Weber |
Four County Career Center |
2018 Horn Walter Awards
| R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award |
Luis Alberto Fernandez |
Woodward High School |
| Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award |
Amanda Berger |
Penta Career Center |
Student Nominees
| Mekhi Parker |
Autism Academy of Learning |
| Erik Wadsworth |
Penta Career Center |
Educator Nominees
| Patti Talamentez |
Autism Academy of Learning |
2017 Horn Walter Awards
Award Winners
| R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award |
Rachelle Wyse |
Four County Career Center |
| Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award |
Tracy Gunderman |
Paulding Exempted Village Schools |
Ohio Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Showcase
Each year, the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio PBIS Network host a Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Showcase to recognize Ohio’s schools implementing PBIS with high fidelity.
This event brings together hundreds of Ohio principals, teachers, counselors and others to network and share best practices around PBIS implementation to ensure safe and supportive school environments.
2021 PBIS Awards
The following Region 1 schools will be honored at the Virtual PBIS/OLAC Showcase on December 9, 2021:
| Horizon Science Academy, Springfield |
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| Dorr Elementary School |
Springfield Local Schools |
Bronze Recognition
| Crissey Elementary School |
Springfield Local Schools |
| Fairfield Elementary School |
Maumee City Schools |
| Fort Meigs Elementary School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Frank Elementary School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Horizon Science Academy, Toledo |
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| Hull Prairie Intermediate School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg Junior High School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg High School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg Preschool |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Toth Elementary School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Wayne Trail Elementary School |
Maumee City Schools |
| Woodland Elementary School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
2020 Network Showcase
| Dorr Elementary |
Springfield Local Schools |
| Horizon Science |
Springfield |
| Robinson Achievement |
Toledo Public Schools |
Bronze Recognition
| Bryan Elementary |
Bryan City Schools |
| Crissey Elementary |
Springfield Local Schools |
| Fairfield Elementary |
Maumee City Schools |
| Fort Meigs Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Frank Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Horizon Science Academy |
Toledo |
| Hull Prairie Intermediate |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Old Orchard Elementary |
Toledo Public Schools |
| Perrysburg High School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg Junior High |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Toth Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Woodland Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
2019 Network Showcase
Silver Recognition
| Horizon Science Academy |
Springfield Local Schools |
| Robinson Achievement |
Toledo Public Schools |
Bronze Recognition
| Bryan Elementary School |
Bryan City Schools |
| Perrysburg High School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg Middle School |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Hull Prairie Intermediate |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Frank Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Fort Meigs Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Toth Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Woodland Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Old Orchard Elementary |
Toledo Public Schools |
2018 Network Showcase
Silver Recognition
| Bataan Memorial Elementary |
Port Clinton City Schools |
| Robinson Achievement |
Toledo Public Schools |
Bronze Recognition
| R.C. Waters Elementary |
Benton-Carrol-Salem Schools |
| Horizon Science Academy |
Springfield Local Schools |
| Frank Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Toth Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Woodland Elementary |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Dorr Elementary School |
Springfield Local Schools |
2017 Network Showcase
Gold Recognition
| Alternate Learning Center |
Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West |
Bronze Recognition
| Clyde Elementary |
Clyde-Green Springs Village Schools |
| McPherson Middle School |
Clyde-Green Springs Village Schools |
| Pickett Academy |
Toledo Public Schools |
| R.C. Waters Elementary |
Bent0n-Carroll-Salem Local Schools |
| Robinson Achievement |
Toledo Public Schools |
| Van Buren Elementary |
Van Buren Local Schools |
| Whittier Elementary |
Toledo Public Schools |
Purple Star Awards
The Purple Star Award honors schools that show a major commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation’s armed forces. The Purple Star Advisory Board, formed by the Ohio departments of Education, Higher Education, Veterans Services and Adjutant General, helps decide eligibility.
A Purple Star school will receive the designation for three years.
The application window for the 2022 class of Purple Star designees is open now through December 15.
Learn more and apply
2020-21 Region 1 Purple Star Award Honorees
First Round
| Oak Harbor Middle School |
Oak Harbor Public Schools |
| Swanton Middle School |
Swanton Public Schools |
Second Round
| Liberty Center Local School District |
| R.C. Waters Elementary |
Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools |
| Springfield High School |
Springfield Local Schools |
Third Round
| Anthony Wayne High School |
Anthony Wayne Local Schools |
| Clay High School |
Toledo Public Schools |
| Oak Harbor High School |
Oak Harbor Public Schools |
| Waterville Primary School |
Anthony Wayne Local Schools |
Fourth Round
| Eastwood High School |
Whitehouse Primary School |
| Monclova Primary School |
Anthony Wayne Local Schools |
Fifth Round
| Perrysburg High School |
Rossford Exempted Village Schools |
| Perrysburg Junior High |
Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools |
| Rossford High Schools |
Rossford Exempted Village Schools |
Sixth Round
| Anthony Wayne Junior High |
Anthony Wayne Local Schools |
| Bowsher High School |
Toledo Public Schools |
| Maumee Gateway Middle School |
Maumee City Schools |
| Maumee High School |
Maumee City Schools |
| Otsego High School |
Otsego Local Schools |
| Penta Career Center |
| Pike-Delta-York Elementary |
Pike-Delta-York Schools |
| Pike-Delta-York Middle |
Pike-Delta-York Schools |
| Pike-Delta-York High School |
Pike-Delta-York Schools |
| Rossford Elementary |
Rossford Exempted Village Schools |
Seventh Round
| Ft. Jennings Local School District |
Jennings Local Schools |
Eighth Round
| Fallen Timbers Middle School |
Anthony Wayne Local Schools |
| Adena Elementary School |
Lakota Local Schools |
| Bryan Elementary School |
Bryan City Schools |
| Bryan Middle/High School |
Bryan City Schools |
| Lakota East High School |
Lakota Local Schools |
| Ohio Virtual Academy |
| Ottawa Glandorf High School |
Ottawa-Glandorf Local Schools |
| Starr Elementary School |
Oregon City Schools |
Ninth Round
| Anthony Wayne High School |
Anthony Wayne Schools |
| Liberty Benton High School |
Liberty Benton Local Schools |
| Liberty Center High School |
Liberty Center Local Schools |
| Northwood Elementary School |
Northwood Local Schools |
| Northwood High School |
Northwood Local Schools |
| Oak Harbor Middle School |
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools |
| Swanton Middle School |
Swanton Local Schools |
| Waterville Primary School |
Anthony Wayne Schools |
