Macomb Intermediate School District

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

2025 Form Information

The “Make a Difference” Award is given on an annual basis to individuals who have made a significant positive
impact on the educational experience of a special needs student. The nominee must be presently employed by
a school district within Macomb County or the MISD. As parents, we feel that it is important to recognize these people who have had a positive effect on the lives of our children.

Please consider the following criteria when completing your nomination. The candidate for this award must have the following characteristics, but is not limited to:

• Communicate with you as a parent
• Excite students to reach their maximum potential
• Meet your child's individual needs
• Help to increase your child's self-esteem
• Demonstrate team member skills

You may nominate a teacher, paraprofessional, support personnel (OT, PT, social worker, psychologist, speech pathologist), or any school personnel who is involved in your child's education.

All nomination form requirements MUST be provided for all nominations to qualify! Describe in detail the impact this special person has had on your child's educational experience.

2025 Nomination Form Deadline

To nominate, please complete the form by Friday, February 13th, 2026.

Return electronically to make@misd.net or send by U.S. Mail to:

Laura Miskelly

Macomb ISD / Special Education

44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

2025 Nomination Form Requirements

Please provide the following information in your 2025 nomination form. Please use the attached flyer to fill out the information.

• Name of M.A.D.A Nominee
• Postion of Nominee (SE Teacher, Parapro, etc.)
• Nominee works at (MISD, Elementary, Middle School, High School)
• School District
• School Building
• Nominated by
• Address
• City/Zip Code
• E-mail address
• Phone #
• Does your child have a current IEP or IFSP in place? (Yes or No)

In order to best assist the PAC Leadership Team in their selection of this year's Make a Difference Award winners, please provide detailed examples of how your nominee qualifies in the following areas:

1. Communication with Parents
2. Helps child reach maximum potential and meets his/her needs
3. Increases child's self esteem
4. Displays team member skills
5. Please provide any additional supporting comments in regard to your nominee and how he/she has made a significant positive impact in your child's educational experience.