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Moore received the Dil Award for Outstanding Service to Teacher Education, the highest honor for service to the CEC鈥檚 Teacher Education Division Small Special Education Program Caucus (SSEPC). It is presented annually to a member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the development and advancement of quality teacher education in special education.
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Colleagues from across the country nominated Moore for the award, including Shantel Farnan at Northwest Missouri State University, who describes Moore as a champion in national conversations around special education. Moore has been a leader for faculty in special education programs at colleges across the country, helping them maintain funding and support to grow a new generation of special education teachers nationwide.
His peers also highlight his cooperative approach. 鈥淐ollaboration is a hallmark of Adam鈥檚 work,鈥� says Jessica Rueter from the University of Texas.
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