For immediate release
June 28, 2000

Parents' guide wins award

    The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's publication Special Education - a guide for parents has won top honours from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
    Almost one thousand entries were made in the annual contest that recognizes excellence in graphic layout and design, writing and content. Special Education - a guide for parents received an Award of Excellence - the highest award given for special interest publications. The award winning publication will be on display at the NSPRA National Seminar in San Antonio, Texas this July.
    "We are thrilled that this brochure has received such an honour," said Les Jewell, Superintendent of Instruction and Special Education. "It's a valuable resource to help parents understand the Board's special education programs and services."
    The National School Public Relations Association, founded in 1935, is a professional membership organization that is "the leader in school communications". It publishes newsletters and publications, holds workshops and an annual national seminar, and conducts communication audits for school districts throughout the United States and Canada. NSPRA's main mission is to build support for education.
 

For more information contact:
Tara Hall, Communications Assistant,  966-1170  ext. 2354